A Bo topiary made of 6,850 feet of trash bags rests in the Library during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. Photo courtesy: AFP
A decoration on the Gold Star Christmas tree shows fallen soldier SFC Carlos Santos-Silva during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. Photo courtesy: AFP
A decoration on the Gold Star Christmas tree shows a Purple Heart during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. Photo courtesy: AFP
Decorations adorn the hallway in the East Wing during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. Photo courtesy: AFP
The White House gingerbread house sits among other decorations in the State Dining Room during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. Photo courtesy: AFP
First Lady Michelle Obama (R) decorates Christmas cookies with children of active duty military personnel during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. Photo courtesy: AFP
First Lady Michelle Obama (R) shows her decorated cookie after making it with children of active duty military personnel during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 29, 2011. Photo courtesy: AFP
Six-year-old Carolyn Hoagland (C) laughs with other children of active duty military personnel while awaiting the arrival of First Lady Michell Obama during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. Photo courtesy: AFP
A child of active duty military personnel shows off his cookie during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. Photo courtesy: AFP
