12/24/2025
It’s been really meaningful during our American History programs this month being able to learn more about holiday traditions, in particular the White House Christmas Ornament Collection!
The White House Christmas Ornament collection, managed by the White House Historical Association (WHHA), features an annual, collectible ornament honoring a specific President, White House anniversary, or American tradition, known for being handcrafted from brass with 24-karat gold, and sold to support White House preservation. Since 1981, a new ornament has been released each year, covering decades of American history. Each ornament comes in a gift box with an educational booklet detailing its historical significance, celebrating themes like State Dinners (2025) or past presidencies, and is a popular way to connect with American history.
And how COOL that we were able to see these ornaments in person?! Thank you, Katie, for sharing your personal collection with us! 🎄