This photograph of the East Garden Room decorated for the holiday season was taken by Susan Biddle on December 12, 1987. That year, the White House decorations took inspiration from First Lady Nancy Reagan's theme "A Toyland Musical Christmas," and featured vignettes inspired by classic Christmas songs. The East Garden Room was decorated with winter flowers including a massive "tree" made of arranged, potted poinsettias. Also featured in the room were teakwood candlesticks and a display of White House Christmas cards sent by previous administrations. Historic Christmas cards have traditionally been displayed in the East Garden Room during the holiday season since the Richard M. Nixon administration.
This photograph of the East Garden Room decorated for the holiday season was taken by Susan Biddle on December 12, 1987. That year, the White House decorations took inspiration from First Lady Nancy Reagan's theme "A Toyland Musical Christmas," and featured vignettes inspired by classic Christmas songs. The East Garden Room was decorated with winter flowers including a massive "tree" made of arranged, potted poinsettias. Also featured in the room were teakwood candlesticks and a display of White House Christmas cards sent by previous administrations. Historic Christmas cards have traditionally been displayed in the East Garden Room during the holiday season since the Richard M. Nixon administration.
