| The Official 2013 White House Christmas Tree Arrives On Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the delivery of the Official White House Christmas Tree. The tree, a 18 1/2-foot high and nearly 11 foot wide Douglas Fir arrived in a horse-drawn carriage. Members of the National Christmas Tree Association have presented the official White House Christmas Tree for display in the Blue Room each year since 1966. This year, the tree was presented to the First Lady by the Botek family, growers of this year's tree, and the Wyckoff family, winners of the National Christmas Tree Association's National Christmas Tree contest. READ MORE Going Big for Small Business Saturday This Saturday, November 30th, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett will join a number of White House and Cabinet Officials, along with millions of Americans around the country, in paying tribute to small businesses that drive our economy, and help to define the spirit of our communities. READ MORE "Popcorn, you have a full reprieve from cranberry sauce and stuffing. We wish you well." President Obama pardoned two 20-week-old, 38-pound turkeys named Popcorn and Caramel -- and announced Popcorn as the official "National Thanksgiving Turkey," after the American public weighed in on their favorites via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. READ MORE
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