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 Scenes of White House preparations for the holiday season included the arrival of the Christmas tree on Monday, November 28, 2005 by horse-drawn carriage to the White House.  Mrs. Bush spoke to reporters about the tradition and decoration of the White House for the holiday season. The Deal family from Smokey Holler Tree Farm in Laurel Springs, N.C, donated the 18 1/2 foot tall Fraser fir tree. Scenes were also shown of Mrs. Bush’s tour on November 30 previewing the 2005 holiday decorations. Included were a tour of the State Dining Room, the Blue Room, and the East Room, where Mrs. Bush made brief remarks before a tasting event. Ms. Comerford, who in August of 2005 became the first woman executive chef for the White House, spoke to reporters about the holiday menu. Mrs. Bush and Ms. Comerford also responded to questions and comments from the reporters. The theme for 2005 was "All Things Bright and Beautiful." Mrs. Bush introduced members of the White House staff and contributing decorators, which included Ms. Comerford; Nancy Clarke, chief White House florist; Thaddeus DuBois, pastry chef; Donna Green, a children's book illustrator; American painter Jamie Wyeth; Lea Berman, social secretary; and Gary Walters, the chief usher. Holiday music was played intermittently through the program. ~Includes program IDs 190075 and 190132.
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Video Length: 1080
Date Found: February 05, 2011
Date Produced: December 03, 2005
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