Christmas Around the World Page
Updated December 2024
Posted December 2023
25 different Christmas trees each decorated by country. Each tree represents a country that President Reagan had visited while he was in office.
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
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26 exquisitely decorated trees representing the 26 countries that President Reagan visited while in office, as well as a White House Tree. Decorations encompass the bright and festive colors of the Caribbean, the crystals of the Nordic countries and the traditional decorations of England and Europe. Of particular note is the Vatican tree decorated entirely with white ornaments featuring a life-size white peacock that adorns the tree’s branches. The featured tree is an elegant reproduction of President and Mrs. Reagan’s White House tree complete with "Reagan Red" decorations and dozens of hand-blown glass ornaments.In addition, the exhibition will feature a "Gold Star Family Memorial Tree." Gold Star families are encouraged to come to the Library to add an ornament of their loved one.
WHITE HOUSE TREE
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THE PEOPLE'S TREEIn the White House as in other homes, the Christmas tree is an essential part of the holiday observance. In 1853 President Franklin Pierce erected the first decorated evergreen tree there. More recently the presidential Christmas tree has been decorated with different ornaments presented by museums, or created by the White House florist.
For the Reagans' first Christmas, the White House tree was trimmed with handmade ornaments from the Museum of American Folk Art in New York. Mrs. Reagan pitched in to help decorate the official tree in the Blue Room. A dozen smaller trees adorned other state rooms.
Reagan Red Decorations
GOLD STAR TREE
2023 Gold Star Family Memorial Tree
2024 Gold Star Family Memorial Tree
RONALD REAGAN AS SANTA
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Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation CEO David Trulio speaks with Shannon Bream in front of the Christmas Tree Exhibit.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation CEO David Trulio speaks with Shannon Bream in front of the Christmas Tree Exhibit.
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Christmas Around the World
25 Christmas trees each one representing a country that President Reagan visited while in office.
25 Christmas trees each one representing a country that President Reagan visited while in office.