Christmas at the White House
Michelle Obama and Bo give a peek at the decorations.
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Merry Christmas - First Lady Michelle Obama and first dog Bo unveiled this year's decorations Wednesday. BET.com takes a look at the festivies and how Bo stole the show. — Deborah Creighton SkinnerObama and Bo welcomed military families for the first viewing of the 2012 holiday decorations at the White House.(Photo: REUTERS/Mary F. Calvert)
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Colorful Tree - Wreaths of pine and stained glass cover windows in a long hallway leading to the East Garden room. The theme for the 2012 White House Christmas is Joy to All.(Photo: Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)
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The Official White House Tree - The official White House Christmas Tree is festooned with ornaments in the Blue Room of the White House.(Photo: REUTERS/Mary F. Calvert)
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All About Bo - White House pastry chef Bill Yosses explains his design for the nearly 300-pound gingerbread house replica of the White House on display in the State Dining Room."He's almost as big as the house," Obama declared. "He is such a huge personality."The house features Bo, a vegetable garden and views inside the White House. The White House gingerbread house has been a tradition since the 1960s.(Photo: AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Hugs! - A young girl is overjoyed to be with the first lady. (Photo: Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)
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