Unveiling the White House Christmas Decorations

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Shine. Give, Share

The official White House Christmas Tree honours Blue Star families

37 Trees in total

A 400 pound White House Gingerbread House

Bo takes centre stage in several different models- a paper version, a button version and a mini table figurine

Lighting of the White House Christmas Tree

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The First Family lit the Annual White Christmas Tree on the Ellipse last night, joined by Carson Daly, Ellie Goulding and the cast of the Muppets. Braving the cold, the First Lady wears a light mix wool boucle coat and a vibrant orange scarf. Daughters Sasha and Malia looked as chic as ever, wearing a navy military inspired coat and a black coat with red edging respectively.

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Mrs Obama receives the official White House Christmas Tree

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The First Lady, accompanied by daughters Malia and Sasha and Bo received the official 2011 White House Christmas tree earlier today. Arriving on a horse drawn cart, the 19 foot balsam fir was grown on Schroeder's Forevergreens in Neshkoro, Wisconsin.

For the ceremony, Mrs O wore a patterned grey mix skirt with a white blouse, black ribbon belt, a grey cardigan and grey suede boots. Daughters Malia and Sasha are looking particularly grown up, wearing a dusky pink blouse and navy corduroy skirt, deep red jeans, a velvet top and leather jacket respectively.