Merry Christmas is back at the White House: Trumps unveil their card with no repeat of the Obamas' Happy Holidays

superbeets · Nov 27, 2017

[h=1]Merry Christmas is back at the White House: Trumps unveil their card with no repeat of the Obamas' Happy Holidays[/h]

On Monday, the Trump family debuted the 2017 holiday card, which wishes Americans a 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'
This is a departure from President Obama's politically correct card of 2016, which wished Americans a 'joyous holiday season'
Both cards now are on display at the 'Bookseller's' area of the White House, which is now decorated for the busy holiday season

superbeets · Nov 27, 2017

On Monday, the Trump family debuted their holiday card, which wishes Americans a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, instead of the generic, more politically correct, 'Happy Holidays.'
That's different from last year's card sent out by President Obama, which included a family photo and wished Americans a 'joyous holiday season.'
The Trump card is signed by President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and even 11-year-old Barron and was displayed in the White House's 'Bookseller's' area, as the Christmas decorations were unveiled today.

superbeets · Nov 27, 2017

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No 'happy holidays here': Inside the official White House Christmas card 2017

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It's gold: The front features the presidential seal in gold - the Trump color of choice

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The White House debuted the 2017 holiday card signed by the Trumps, which wishes Americans a 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,' not 'Happy Holidays'

During the Christmas decorations reveal, the Trumps debuted the Christmas card they're sending out, which doesn't use the more politically correct 'Happy Holidays'

superbeets · Nov 27, 2017

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Remember when? Democratic President Barack Obama and his family signed a 'Happy Holidays' card, wishing Americans a 'joyous holiday season'

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The Obamas' 2016 card also included a family photo, taken when daughters Sasha (left) and Malia (right) attended their first state dinner - and no mention of Christmas

superbeets · Nov 27, 2017

The Merry Christmas card keeps Trump's pledge to 'say Merry Christmas again' when he campaigned.
He repeated the pledge most recently in October at the Voter Values Summit when he said: 'They don't use the word 'Christmas' because it's not politically correct,' Trump said. 'We're saying 'Merry Christmas' again.'
The Obamas, in contrast, always said 'Happy Holidays' in their cards, although their defenders say the president used 'merry Christmas' in speeches.
But the Trumps did make common cause with the Obamas by including Barron, in the same way Sasha and Malia had been in their predecessors' cards.
While Barron did not play host alongside mom Melania today, he did guide Americans through this year's Christmas tour.
That's because an illustrated version of the first son is featured in this year's White House Christmas booklet, given to the throngs of tourists and guests who visit the executive mansion during the holidays.
The booklet, titled 'Time-Honored Traditions,' for this year's decorative theme, starts out with cartoon Barron on the cover guiding the horse-drawn carriage carrying the White House's Christmas tree.
The real Barron wasn't behind the wheel, though did a walk-around of the carriage last week alongside his mother, surveying the 18-foot, 6-inch Wisconsin-grown beauty, headed to the White House's blue room.
More importantly, Barron's attendance marked one of the 11-year-old's first official appearances at a White House event.

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Barron Trump is the star of the White House's Christmas at the White House booklet, which describes the decorations found throughout the executive mansion

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The real Barron Trump (left) appeared alongside mom Melania Trump (right) at the debut of the White House Christmas tree last week - one of the first official White House events the youngest Trump has participated in

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Barron Trump, showing off his height at the event, takes in the crowd surrounding the White House Christmas tree last week

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The cartoon version of Barron Trump is shown trying to grab a book off the tree completely made of tomes used as decoration in the downstairs White House library

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The book tree was on display for reporters today, who got a first glance at holiday decorations Monday morning

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Cartoon Barron Trump is captured walking through the East Colonnade, decorated by white branches, which looked like a forest after an ice storm

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The real first lady Melania Trump walked along the East Colonnade as she greeted groups of school children doing crafts throughout the White House Monday

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Barron's hand is seen putting a bulb representing New York state - where he grew up - on the tree in the Blue Room.

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The Blue Room tree has ornaments for all the states and territories and is also adorned with large gold and blue bows

superbeets · Nov 27, 2017

And it was evidence that Barron, the youngest Trump, had grown taller than his ex-model mom.
The holiday booklet begins by showing off Barron's penmanship, as he signs the welcome letter along with his mom and dad.
His cartoon doppelganger than takes visitors through the White House.
'Barron,' wearing grey slacks, a blue jacket, a white button down shirt, completing the outfit with a festive red scarf, is illustrated walking through the East Colonnade that is filled with white branches, giving the hallway the look of a forest directly after an ice storm.
The young Trump is then drawn in the Library, looking to pull a book from the Christmas tree, on hand, made entirely of titles.
He's then shown cutting out a silhouette, the decorations used to spruce up the Green Room this year.
In the Blue Room, Barron's hand is captured putting an ornament on the tree.
The Trumps decided to decorate the Blue Room tree with bulbs from all the states and territories.

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Barron Trump is illustrated making silhouettes, which were used to decorate the Green Room at the White House this holiday season

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The Trump also adorned a Green Room fireplace mantel with the tiding 'Merry Christmas' instead of happy holidays

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Barron's final appearance comes as he walks through the Grand Foyer and Cross Hall, which is decorated

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Melania Trump began her tour of the White House decor in the same spot, walking through the Grand Foyer as ballerinas danced to the Nutcracker

superbeets · Nov 27, 2017

It's no surprise that the ornament Barron is hanging is the one from New York, where he grew up before moving to Washington, D.C., this spring.
Cartoon Barron is last seen walking through the Grand Foyer – featuring icicle-drenched trees, as an homage to the Nutcracker – as the young Trump takes the Grand Staircase, up to the residence.
The illustrations were done by Jim Starr of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, the White House said.

roadreeler57 · Dec 23, 2019

Merry Christmas RX Politics forum....

roadreeler57 · Dec 23, 2019

What happened to Superbeets does anybody know?

Michelangelo · Dec 23, 2019

I received one of those 2017 Christmas Cards. I display it proudly.

Dave007inVegas · Dec 23, 2019

Michelangelo said:
I received one of those 2017 Christmas Cards. I display it proudly.

As you should.

KennyB · Dec 25, 2019

I am Jewish and I love it. Merry Christmas everyone!!!

BuzzKill · Dec 25, 2019

exploited17 · Dec 26, 2019

Merry Christmas SB.....wherever you may be

Michelangelo · Dec 27, 2019

exploited17 said:
Merry Christmas SB.....wherever you may be

Yep. His pictorials were a huge, almost outplaced, contribution to our little forum.

A Christmas prayer for you SB. Let it be said that you were a contributor. We need more of you in this world.

Dave007inVegas · Dec 27, 2019

Michelangelo said:
Yep. His pictorials were a huge, almost outplaced, contribution to our little forum.

A Christmas prayer for you SB. Let it be said that you were a contributor. We need more of you in this world.

Bloody well said. Let us hope he's pulling a ScottyL and some day he'll surprise us with his return.

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