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White House lawn a a the Nation’s Christmas tree. In 195^ the ceremony Was moved to the Ellipse, the park south of the White House grounds, and expanded into an annual Pageant of Peace.
Hoover Paraded
"National Geographic tells the story of how Mrs. Herbert Hoover carried a family custom into the White House when she invited groups of children to parade through the darkened mansion, carrying candles and singing carols. President Hoover, somewhat ill at ease, led the procession, On two occasions Mr. Hoover arranged for his secretary to dress as Santa Claus and burst from the East Room fireplace, to the delight of the Presidents grandchildren. Franklin D. Roosevelt and his large family celebrated Christinas with a series of White House parties and gatherings for family, friends, and staff. The highlight came on Christmas Eve when the entire family—parents, children, grandchildren-gathered in the East Room for the President's masterful ^reading “A Christmas Cs*ol.” Then adults and children alike would repair to F. jgf R.’s bedroom to hang up stocneings. Mrs. Eisermower usually wore a brigW-red dress while presiding at holiday parties for her grandchildren. Though Presid* nt and Mrs. Kennedy were away on Christmas Day in 1961 and 1962, the mansion was decorated, and parties and receptions were held during the holiday season. In 1961, a group of orphans was invited to a Christmas party at the White House. A three-year -old was asked if she knew whose house it was. “Yes,” she replied. “It’s my grandmother’s house.”
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