By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/official-christmas-tree-arrives-white-house Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Official Christmas tree arrives at White House Politics Nov 28, 2014 12:08 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The White House Christmas tree has arrived. A horse-drawn wagon hauled it up the driveway to the North Portico on Friday morning. First lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha and family dogs Bo and Sunny inspected the tree. They circled the wagon, smelled it and conferred with each other before the first lady said “We’re taking the tree.” The 20-foot white fir comes from a Pennsylvania tree farm. The tree will be trimmed in the Blue Room, where it will stand as the main attraction throughout the White House holiday season. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The White House Christmas tree has arrived. A horse-drawn wagon hauled it up the driveway to the North Portico on Friday morning. First lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha and family dogs Bo and Sunny inspected the tree. They circled the wagon, smelled it and conferred with each other before the first lady said “We’re taking the tree.” The 20-foot white fir comes from a Pennsylvania tree farm. The tree will be trimmed in the Blue Room, where it will stand as the main attraction throughout the White House holiday season. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now