This photograph of First Lady Pat Nixon with a man dressed as Santa Claus in the State Dining Room was taken on December 18, 1973. Santa Claus was there to entertain guests at the party for White House staff.

This photograph of a group of tourists listening to the United States Marine Band play in the Entrance Hall during a candlelight tour was taken on December 27, 1973 by Joe McCary. First Lady Pat Nixon instituted special candlelight tours for the holidays and tours of the garden.