1 00:00:01,767 --> 00:00:04,767 Okay, put up 77 Christmas trees, hang 83,000 lights, 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 3 00:00:04,767 --> 00:00:08,000 {\an8}hang garland, place 12,000 ornaments, 4 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:11,667 16,000 bells, and hang 25 wreaths. This house has a lot of work. 5 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 6 00:00:11,667 --> 00:00:13,300 Don't forget the gingerbread house, 7 00:00:13,367 --> 00:00:15,767 I promised the First Lady we'd have it done before she's back. 8 00:00:15,767 --> 00:00:16,867 -Really? -Yeah. 9 00:00:19,266 --> 00:00:20,900 [Jonathan] There's not a moment to waste. 10 00:00:20,967 --> 00:00:24,100 -We have a deadline today. -Well, I was gonna ask if you needed any help. 11 00:00:24,100 --> 00:00:26,266 -[Toni] We're gonna be working down to the wire. -It's a lot of pressure. 12 00:00:27,900 --> 00:00:29,967 [Jonathan yelling] I thought we ordered the big tree! 13 00:00:29,967 --> 00:00:30,000 We've got three days to turn the White House into a winter wonderland. 14 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,000 We've got three days to turn the White House into a winter wonderland. 15 00:00:34,667 --> 00:00:38,100 And HGTV is here to show you every square inch of it. 16 00:00:38,166 --> 00:00:39,967 You'll get an up-close and personal look 17 00:00:39,967 --> 00:00:42,100 at this year's theme, We the People. 18 00:00:42,100 --> 00:00:45,867 This year's display celebrates what brings us together. 19 00:00:45,867 --> 00:00:49,767 [Jonathan] Decorating the most famous house in America is no easy feat. 20 00:00:49,767 --> 00:00:51,400 We're going up. Yes! 21 00:00:51,467 --> 00:00:53,400 Zooey and I will have to divide and conquer... 22 00:00:53,467 --> 00:00:55,233 Yep, wait, wrong way. 23 00:00:55,233 --> 00:00:59,600 ...to make this the most magical and unforgettable White House Christmas yet. 24 00:00:59,667 --> 00:01:00,000 Wow, this is an incredible room. 25 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,000 Wow, this is an incredible room. 26 00:01:02,166 --> 00:01:05,100 [Jonathan] This is the largest gingerbread house I've ever seen in my life. 27 00:01:05,166 --> 00:01:06,300 [all cheering] 28 00:01:06,300 --> 00:01:08,100 [Jonathan] And once everything is in place, 29 00:01:08,100 --> 00:01:12,700 the First Lady herself will give us a guided tour of her vision come to life. 30 00:01:12,767 --> 00:01:14,166 We the People. 31 00:01:14,166 --> 00:01:17,500 It's so warm, and inviting, and puts you in the holiday spirit. 32 00:01:17,567 --> 00:01:19,867 We come together with unity, 33 00:01:19,867 --> 00:01:22,367 that's what I tried to represent here. 34 00:01:22,367 --> 00:01:25,700 [Jonathan] This is White House Christmas 2022. 35 00:01:25,767 --> 00:01:28,400 [all] Happy Holidays from the White House. 36 00:01:40,867 --> 00:01:42,467 -[Jonathan] All right. -[Zooey] Wow. 37 00:01:42,467 --> 00:01:43,800 [Jonathan] Oh-ho-ho-ho. 38 00:01:43,867 --> 00:01:45,500 -[Zooey] This looks beautiful. -Holy Smokes. 39 00:01:46,467 --> 00:01:48,066 [Zooey] Already looks so nice. 40 00:01:48,066 --> 00:01:49,600 [Jonathan] This is incredible. 41 00:01:49,667 --> 00:01:53,500 {\an8}There is a lot to do. Do you think that we can do this in 72 hours? 42 00:01:53,567 --> 00:01:57,367 I mean, there's 150 volunteers. Plus us. 43 00:01:57,367 --> 00:01:59,000 We're gonna get it done. 44 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:00,000 [Jonathan] I feel like there's even more at stake this year though 45 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,567 [Jonathan] I feel like there's even more at stake this year though 46 00:02:00,567 --> 00:02:01,000 because this is the first year since the pandemic 47 00:02:02,467 --> 00:02:04,867 where they're allowing the public to come back through for tours. 48 00:02:04,867 --> 00:02:07,667 So it is gonna be bustling with holiday spirit. 49 00:02:07,667 --> 00:02:11,100 Lotta people, lotta pressure. We better get this done. 50 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:14,367 But before we can jump in, 51 00:02:14,367 --> 00:02:16,266 we need to get our marching orders 52 00:02:16,266 --> 00:02:18,867 and I know just the man to give them to us. 53 00:02:18,867 --> 00:02:20,100 [Jonathan] Hey, Carlos. 54 00:02:20,100 --> 00:02:22,166 {\an8}Welcome to the White House. So nice to see you. 55 00:02:22,166 --> 00:02:23,767 {\an8}-Happy holidays. -Thank you so much for having us. 56 00:02:23,767 --> 00:02:26,667 -Of course. -You look so calm for the busiest guy. 57 00:02:26,667 --> 00:02:28,266 Well, thank you. 58 00:02:28,266 --> 00:02:30,000 [Zooey] Carlos Elizondo is the White House Social Secretary. 59 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,000 [Zooey] Carlos Elizondo is the White House Social Secretary. 60 00:02:31,767 --> 00:02:35,166 It's his job to bring the First Lady's vision to life. 61 00:02:35,166 --> 00:02:39,000 The First Lady's overall theme this year is We the People. 62 00:02:39,066 --> 00:02:43,700 Each room and design element is intended to represent what brings us together. 63 00:02:43,767 --> 00:02:46,600 After all, this is the People's House. 64 00:02:46,667 --> 00:02:48,400 It's something that I take very seriously 65 00:02:48,467 --> 00:02:53,867 because we help create the magic for every American that walks into this house. 66 00:02:53,867 --> 00:02:56,667 So we are at a point where it's crunch time 67 00:02:56,667 --> 00:02:58,667 to get ready for the arrival of the First Family. 68 00:02:58,667 --> 00:02:59,667 Pressure's on. 69 00:02:59,667 --> 00:03:00,000 [Zooey] So are you gonna put us to work? 70 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,000 [Zooey] So are you gonna put us to work? 71 00:03:01,367 --> 00:03:02,767 'Cause it feels like there's a lot of work to do. 72 00:03:02,767 --> 00:03:04,467 I don't just walk around with my tool belt on, 73 00:03:04,467 --> 00:03:06,100 I was told, "Wear the tool belt." 74 00:03:06,166 --> 00:03:07,767 [Carlos] As a matter of fact, yes. 75 00:03:07,767 --> 00:03:11,166 The theme in the State Dining Room this year is We the Children. 76 00:03:11,166 --> 00:03:13,166 So, while the volunteers start decorating, 77 00:03:13,166 --> 00:03:16,367 we need your help building and painting some storybooks. 78 00:03:16,367 --> 00:03:19,166 -I think the carpenter shop is waiting for you, Jonathan. -Okay. 79 00:03:19,166 --> 00:03:20,800 And, Zooey, I think they want you 80 00:03:20,867 --> 00:03:23,100 -in the Calligraphy's Office. -Calligraphy, got it. 81 00:03:23,100 --> 00:03:24,600 Yep, wait, wrong way. 82 00:03:24,667 --> 00:03:25,800 -[Zooey] Oh. -I think it's this way. 83 00:03:25,867 --> 00:03:27,867 -[Jonathan chuckles] -There ya go. Thanks, guys. 84 00:03:32,467 --> 00:03:35,300 This is so exciting. I'm headed to the White House woodshop. 85 00:03:36,867 --> 00:03:39,667 This is, like, my candy shop. Hey, hey! 86 00:03:39,667 --> 00:03:41,166 {\an8}-Pleasure to meet you, sir. -Nice to meet ya. 87 00:03:41,166 --> 00:03:43,967 {\an8}I'm Robert Thompson, Chief Carpenter at the White House. 88 00:03:43,967 --> 00:03:47,467 {\an8}This is literally my dream, to have a woodshop, 89 00:03:47,467 --> 00:03:50,100 {\an8}get hands on, build furniture. I do build furniture still. 90 00:03:50,166 --> 00:03:51,500 {\an8}Obviously, you build furniture too. 91 00:03:51,567 --> 00:03:54,266 {\an8}Yep. This is the original bill signing table. 92 00:03:54,266 --> 00:03:56,767 It's made out of original White House wood. 93 00:03:56,767 --> 00:04:00,000 -[Jonathan] Is this literally the one that is used-- -Used currently today, yep. 94 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,900 -[Jonathan] Is this literally the one that is used-- -Used currently today, yep. 95 00:04:00,967 --> 00:04:01,000 -[Jonathan] Every bill is signed on this table? - Yes, sir. 96 00:04:03,100 --> 00:04:06,000 Where can I carve "Jonathan was here"? Am I allowed? 97 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:08,066 If you actually look, my name's actually underneath of it. 98 00:04:08,767 --> 00:04:09,834 [Jonathan] Oh, wow. 99 00:04:09,834 --> 00:04:11,400 [Robert] We got one more thing left on the list, 100 00:04:11,467 --> 00:04:13,800 that's to make the, uh, children's storybooks, here. 101 00:04:13,867 --> 00:04:15,200 This is for the State Dining Room, right? 102 00:04:15,266 --> 00:04:16,433 -[Robert] Yep. -All right, let's do it. 103 00:04:16,467 --> 00:04:18,700 This is part of the structure that we're gonna be doing. 104 00:04:20,867 --> 00:04:23,000 -What I call ribs. -All right. 105 00:04:26,367 --> 00:04:28,000 So, we're making the frame. 106 00:04:28,066 --> 00:04:30,000 We'll have the bendable plywood on the inside, that looks like the pages. 107 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,467 We'll have the bendable plywood on the inside, that looks like the pages. 108 00:04:30,467 --> 00:04:31,000 Once it's all painted, it will, literally, look like a storybook. 109 00:04:36,767 --> 00:04:39,066 Zooey's gonna take this... 110 00:04:39,066 --> 00:04:42,266 with the calligraphy team and then put the story onto the book. 111 00:04:44,367 --> 00:04:46,567 -Hi, are you Lee Ann? -Hello. 112 00:04:46,567 --> 00:04:47,867 I am. 113 00:04:47,867 --> 00:04:51,066 {\an8}-This is the White House Calligraphy Office, yes. -Amazing. 114 00:04:51,066 --> 00:04:54,467 {\an8}You do all the calligraphy for all the dinners, 115 00:04:54,467 --> 00:04:57,467 {\an8}the invitations, the place cards... 116 00:04:57,467 --> 00:04:59,200 -[Lee Ann] Proclamations. -...that is a huge job. 117 00:04:59,266 --> 00:05:00,000 Yes. We want everyone to feel like they are an honored guest when they come here. 118 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,000 Yes. We want everyone to feel like they are an honored guest when they come here. 119 00:05:03,967 --> 00:05:06,767 -Okay. So, I know you're doing storybooks. -We are. 120 00:05:06,767 --> 00:05:09,567 The theme of the year, as you know, is We the People. 121 00:05:09,567 --> 00:05:12,700 So, this year, State Dining Room is We the Children. 122 00:05:12,767 --> 00:05:14,166 [Zooey] I love that. 123 00:05:14,166 --> 00:05:17,300 I've got some corner elements that need to be filled in here. 124 00:05:17,367 --> 00:05:21,600 Yes, I like doing, you know, coloring books and stuff with my kids. 125 00:05:21,667 --> 00:05:24,000 -You're in good shape then. -Perfect. 126 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,967 This is a lot of pressure. Whoo. 127 00:05:25,967 --> 00:05:28,100 Better do a good job here. 128 00:05:29,467 --> 00:05:30,000 [Robert] You can actually start to see the story come together. 129 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,000 [Robert] You can actually start to see the story come together. 130 00:05:32,467 --> 00:05:34,200 [Jonathan] This is a pretty special thing for me. 131 00:05:34,266 --> 00:05:39,900 How many craftsmen get to actually work in the most famous house in America? 132 00:05:39,967 --> 00:05:41,767 I mean, this is amazing. 133 00:05:41,767 --> 00:05:43,800 -Look what I have here. -[chuckles] You wanna do it right now. 134 00:05:43,867 --> 00:05:45,667 -[Robert] Sure. -Handmade with love. 135 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:50,266 [Lee Ann] We can use a little help back here. 136 00:05:50,266 --> 00:05:53,467 {\an8}These are gonna be tree stands that go in the library 137 00:05:53,467 --> 00:05:55,100 {\an8}-What a good idea. -And, yes. 138 00:05:55,100 --> 00:05:56,567 {\an8}So, they're all made out of wood. 139 00:05:56,567 --> 00:05:59,266 I just paint them, and then, do the details. 140 00:05:59,266 --> 00:06:00,000 -Oh, I can do that. -So... Yeah. 141 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,000 -Oh, I can do that. -So... Yeah. 142 00:06:01,266 --> 00:06:04,667 [Zooey] So, tell me about the Calligraphy Offices'. 143 00:06:04,667 --> 00:06:06,567 What level of clearance do you guys have? 144 00:06:06,567 --> 00:06:11,700 Because you must be addressing some very high-level people. 145 00:06:11,767 --> 00:06:13,767 We have sufficient clearance, yes. 146 00:06:13,767 --> 00:06:15,467 [Becky] We have to say it's top-secret, yes. 147 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:19,166 [Zooey] We won't tell. 148 00:06:19,166 --> 00:06:22,000 {\an8}[Robert] Before you leave, I have a tradition we're gonna share with you. 149 00:06:22,066 --> 00:06:23,400 {\an8}[Jonathan] Hey, you're working on a menorah. 150 00:06:23,400 --> 00:06:25,467 {\an8}-This is brand-new? You just made it? -[Lawrence] Yeah, yep. 151 00:06:25,467 --> 00:06:27,767 {\an8}You can see the rings on the side of the wood. That's really old wood. 152 00:06:27,767 --> 00:06:30,000 {\an8}-[Lawrence] It was part of the first renovation. -[Jonathan] Wait, what? 153 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,767 {\an8}-[Lawrence] It was part of the first renovation. -[Jonathan] Wait, what? 154 00:06:30,767 --> 00:06:31,000 {\an8}-This is original wood to the White House... -This is original wood. 155 00:06:34,066 --> 00:06:36,667 {\an8}-...that you've pulled out to make a menorah out of? -Yeah. 156 00:06:36,667 --> 00:06:39,000 {\an8}[Jonathan] Has there never been a menorah before in the White House? 157 00:06:39,066 --> 00:06:41,667 There has, but we borrowed it from synagogues around. 158 00:06:41,667 --> 00:06:45,367 Really the holidays are about family, faith, gathering, community, 159 00:06:45,367 --> 00:06:47,300 this is gonna be amazing. 160 00:06:47,367 --> 00:06:48,800 -This is what it's about. -Thank you so much. 161 00:06:48,867 --> 00:06:50,467 I might pop in every now and then. 162 00:06:50,467 --> 00:06:51,567 [Robert] Okay. Please come back. 163 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:00,000 {\an8}So, you guys are making some trees 164 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,000 {\an8}So, you guys are making some trees 165 00:07:01,467 --> 00:07:03,900 {\an8}-that have the names of all the states. -[volunteer] Yes. 166 00:07:03,967 --> 00:07:07,200 {\an8}They look so beautiful. I love these banners. 167 00:07:07,266 --> 00:07:08,900 {\an8}[volunteer] Juanita's been making these awesome, little, 168 00:07:08,967 --> 00:07:10,700 {\an8}reflective mirror ornaments here. 169 00:07:10,767 --> 00:07:12,200 {\an8}You can just glue them together, 170 00:07:12,266 --> 00:07:14,600 it's a great family craft idea. 171 00:07:14,667 --> 00:07:16,500 Give you an opportunity to see your reflection. 172 00:07:16,567 --> 00:07:18,266 'Cause when you walk up you go, "Me!" 173 00:07:18,266 --> 00:07:21,500 It definitely goes with the theme We the People. 174 00:07:21,567 --> 00:07:23,266 -I am the people. -[Zooey] Yes. 175 00:07:23,266 --> 00:07:26,000 It makes you feel bigger than life. 176 00:07:26,066 --> 00:07:29,867 [Jonathan] This is the Colonnade, which is just a fancy word for hallway. 177 00:07:29,867 --> 00:07:30,000 {\an8}It connects the actual White House to the East Wing. 178 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,000 {\an8}It connects the actual White House to the East Wing. 179 00:07:32,567 --> 00:07:35,767 {\an8}And it is absolutely being transformed into, what will be, 180 00:07:35,767 --> 00:07:37,700 a pretty incredible winter wonderland. 181 00:07:37,767 --> 00:07:39,867 Ethan is the designer who's pulling it all together. 182 00:07:40,667 --> 00:07:42,166 Hey, hey 183 00:07:42,166 --> 00:07:43,266 -What's happening, man? -Hey, Jonathan. 184 00:07:43,266 --> 00:07:45,033 [Jonathan] This is nuts. 185 00:07:45,033 --> 00:07:46,867 When I first walked in, literally, the whole way over here I'm thinking, 186 00:07:46,867 --> 00:07:49,567 {\an8}"This is real birchbark." This is not real, this is paper. 187 00:07:49,567 --> 00:07:51,200 {\an8}Hand painted bristle paper. 188 00:07:51,266 --> 00:07:56,367 And we wrapped it around these cardboard tubes with these steel cores. 189 00:07:56,367 --> 00:07:59,567 There's two things I'm really good at, changing lightbulbs, 190 00:07:59,567 --> 00:08:00,000 and putting things into high places. 191 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,000 and putting things into high places. 192 00:08:01,467 --> 00:08:03,467 [grunting] This is, like, antlers. 193 00:08:04,166 --> 00:08:05,767 [Ethan] And there we go, it's on. 194 00:08:05,767 --> 00:08:07,166 [Jonathan] Do you put another piece on to cover it? 195 00:08:07,166 --> 00:08:09,600 -Yeah. We've got another piece right here. -Amazing. 196 00:08:10,867 --> 00:08:12,800 Once the snowy forest is complete, 197 00:08:12,867 --> 00:08:16,767 the East Colonnade will give visitors a sense of peace and tranquility 198 00:08:16,767 --> 00:08:19,567 as they begin their journey through the People's House. 199 00:08:19,567 --> 00:08:20,900 {\an8}We have two different kinds of snow. 200 00:08:20,967 --> 00:08:24,166 {\an8}We're gonna be using reflective mirrors and we have pom-poms, 201 00:08:24,166 --> 00:08:25,533 and they're gonna create a canopy 202 00:08:25,533 --> 00:08:30,000 to emphasize that magical feel of walking through a forest. 203 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,166 to emphasize that magical feel of walking through a forest. 204 00:08:30,166 --> 00:08:31,000 The house is really coming together, 205 00:08:32,467 --> 00:08:34,367 it looks fantastic, but so much to do. 206 00:08:34,367 --> 00:08:36,000 And I still have to find Zooey. 207 00:08:38,867 --> 00:08:41,467 At one end of the Cross Hall is the East Room, 208 00:08:41,467 --> 00:08:43,767 the largest reception room at the White House. 209 00:08:44,867 --> 00:08:45,967 [Zooey] What? 210 00:08:46,867 --> 00:08:49,900 -Look at this handsome guy. -Welcome to our crew. 211 00:08:49,967 --> 00:08:52,667 - You made it to the East Room. -[Zooey] I made it to the East Room. 212 00:08:52,667 --> 00:08:55,767 -Are you just walking around like a kid in a candy store? -Yes. 213 00:08:55,767 --> 00:08:59,867 [Jonathan] This year, the East Room is dedicated to nature and recreation, 214 00:08:59,867 --> 00:09:00,000 and will be transformed into a snowy scene 215 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,000 and will be transformed into a snowy scene 216 00:09:02,367 --> 00:09:05,367 from some of our country's national parks. 217 00:09:05,367 --> 00:09:10,400 {\an8}We're spackling styrofoam balls and we're making them look like snowballs. 218 00:09:10,467 --> 00:09:15,767 {\an8}We just dust 'em with this, it's relatively simple and not very expensive. 219 00:09:17,700 --> 00:09:21,166 [Jonathan] At the other end of the Cross Hall is the State Dining Room 220 00:09:21,166 --> 00:09:23,867 which serves as a banquet hall for official events. 221 00:09:25,166 --> 00:09:27,667 [Zooey] Can you imagine having a dinner party in here? 222 00:09:27,667 --> 00:09:30,000 [Jonathan] This year, the room celebrates the holiday season 223 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,500 [Jonathan] This year, the room celebrates the holiday season 224 00:09:30,567 --> 00:09:31,000 through the eyes of children. 225 00:09:32,767 --> 00:09:34,000 {\an8}-Hello. -[Zooey] Hi. 226 00:09:34,066 --> 00:09:35,900 {\an8}-[volunteers] Hey. -[Zooey] This is wonderful. 227 00:09:35,967 --> 00:09:38,867 {\an8}-[volunteer] Thank you. -[Vanessa Bahena] These are our DIYed ornaments, 228 00:09:38,867 --> 00:09:41,200 {\an8}hand drawn by students across the US. 229 00:09:41,266 --> 00:09:43,200 {\an8}And we hand cut all of this confetti. 230 00:09:43,266 --> 00:09:45,800 {\an8}You know you can buy confetti already cut, right? 231 00:09:45,867 --> 00:09:48,266 {\an8}-[Vanessa] But nothing like handmade, right? -[Jonathan] So cool. 232 00:09:50,100 --> 00:09:52,166 The State Dining Room will also be home 233 00:09:52,166 --> 00:09:55,300 to the large storybooks that Zooey and I helped create. 234 00:09:55,367 --> 00:09:57,100 Where will the storybooks go? 235 00:09:57,100 --> 00:09:59,000 [volunteer] The large storybooks will go in front of the fireplace. 236 00:09:59,567 --> 00:10:00,000 [Jonathan] This is great. 237 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,934 [Jonathan] This is great. 238 00:10:00,934 --> 00:10:01,000 -You guys are doing a beautiful job. -[Zooey] Looks amazing. 239 00:10:02,467 --> 00:10:05,000 You're miniature artists from all over the country are doing a great job. 240 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:06,800 -[Zooey] Pretty spectacular. -Pretty spectacular. 241 00:10:06,867 --> 00:10:08,300 Every little detail. 242 00:10:08,367 --> 00:10:10,266 Do you think we could get all of these guys to help at our house? 243 00:10:10,266 --> 00:10:11,600 -[Zooey] Oh, definitely. -Yeah. 244 00:10:12,467 --> 00:10:14,133 {\an8}Coming up... 245 00:10:14,133 --> 00:10:16,467 {\an8}We get our first look at the official White House Christmas tree. 246 00:10:16,467 --> 00:10:18,567 {\an8}[Jonathan yelling] I thought we ordered the big tree! 247 00:10:18,567 --> 00:10:19,867 With history... 248 00:10:19,867 --> 00:10:23,066 I'm noticing something, very famous, over your shoulder. 249 00:10:23,066 --> 00:10:25,800 ...and holiday spirit around every corner. 250 00:10:25,867 --> 00:10:28,567 -♪ Deck the halls...♪ -♪ With boughs of holly♪ 251 00:10:28,567 --> 00:10:30,000 And later, the First Lady 252 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,200 And later, the First Lady 253 00:10:30,266 --> 00:10:31,000 gives us a personal tour of her vision of unity come to life. 254 00:10:34,367 --> 00:10:35,700 I'm so happy you're here. 255 00:10:41,800 --> 00:10:44,100 {\an8}[Jonathan] The magical makeover continues 256 00:10:44,100 --> 00:10:46,266 as volunteers from far and wide 257 00:10:46,266 --> 00:10:50,000 unite to transform the White House into a winter wonderland. 258 00:10:50,667 --> 00:10:52,300 There's a lot going on here. 259 00:10:55,900 --> 00:10:57,800 [volunteer] Together we hope that the First Lady 260 00:10:57,867 --> 00:11:02,300 feels the warmth, and the love that she envisioned. 261 00:11:02,367 --> 00:11:05,567 {\an8}She treats the People's House as the People's House. 262 00:11:17,100 --> 00:11:19,467 {\an8}Hey, Jonathan. I've been looking for the tallest man in the White House, 263 00:11:19,467 --> 00:11:20,867 {\an8}I need some assistance here. 264 00:11:20,867 --> 00:11:23,367 -We want me to do some garland up there? Sure. -Come on up. 265 00:11:24,567 --> 00:11:27,000 All right. Here we are. 266 00:11:27,066 --> 00:11:29,767 Whoo. You want me to hold it and you tie it? 267 00:11:29,767 --> 00:11:34,166 All right, I thought I had a lot of garland at our house, this is a lot of garland. 268 00:11:34,166 --> 00:11:36,677 All right. And now I'm flocked. [chuckles] 269 00:11:36,677 --> 00:11:37,000 All right. And now I'm flocked. [chuckles] 270 00:11:45,200 --> 00:11:46,233 That's crooked. 271 00:11:48,700 --> 00:11:51,100 So temped to slide down this rail. [chuckles] 272 00:11:51,700 --> 00:11:52,867 Where's the Blue Room? 273 00:11:52,867 --> 00:11:55,567 -The Blue Room is right there. -Ahh. 274 00:11:55,567 --> 00:11:59,567 I'm heading to the Blue Room which represents unity and hope this year. 275 00:11:59,567 --> 00:12:03,166 In this room, it's all about the official White House Christmas tree. 276 00:12:03,166 --> 00:12:05,900 [chuckling] Wow! 277 00:12:05,967 --> 00:12:06,677 [Jonathan yelling] I thought we ordered the big tree! 278 00:12:06,677 --> 00:12:07,000 [Jonathan yelling] I thought we ordered the big tree! 279 00:12:08,100 --> 00:12:09,400 [all laughing] 280 00:12:09,467 --> 00:12:10,900 That is incredible. 281 00:12:13,166 --> 00:12:17,400 {\an8}This year's tree is an impressive 18.5 foot Concolor Fir 282 00:12:17,467 --> 00:12:19,367 {\an8}from Auburn, Pennsylvania. 283 00:12:19,367 --> 00:12:22,200 {\an8}This is the official White House tree? 284 00:12:22,266 --> 00:12:25,900 {\an8}-This is, like, the tree? -This is the majestic White House tree. 285 00:12:25,967 --> 00:12:27,367 {\an8}That is incredible. 286 00:12:27,367 --> 00:12:29,467 {\an8}I love that you have a little bird house right at the very top. 287 00:12:29,467 --> 00:12:32,100 {\an8}Oh, yeah. We're gonna have all sorts of stuff in this tree. 288 00:12:32,100 --> 00:12:34,600 {\an8}Emily made every state bird. 289 00:12:34,667 --> 00:12:36,066 {\an8}-[Jonathan] These are handmade? -[Toni] Yes. 290 00:12:36,066 --> 00:12:36,677 {\an8}Every single detail. Oh, my gosh. 291 00:12:36,677 --> 00:12:37,000 {\an8}Every single detail. Oh, my gosh. 292 00:12:37,767 --> 00:12:42,600 {\an8}Each one was built with a base of newsprint and masking tape, 293 00:12:42,667 --> 00:12:45,600 {\an8}and all of the elements were hand painted with acrylic paint. 294 00:12:45,667 --> 00:12:47,467 Oh, my goodness. 295 00:12:47,467 --> 00:12:51,700 [Toni] We have golden leaves going in, metallic details, it's incredible. 296 00:12:51,767 --> 00:12:56,266 We actually created a custom made 13 foot bird's nest 297 00:12:56,266 --> 00:12:59,867 that is gonna act as the centerpiece of the entire tree. 298 00:12:59,867 --> 00:13:01,767 {\an8}It's a metal base that we created. 299 00:13:01,767 --> 00:13:04,200 {\an8}And then, we wired all of the branches together, 300 00:13:04,266 --> 00:13:06,677 {\an8}so it feels like a tight, cohesive bird's nest. 301 00:13:06,677 --> 00:13:06,867 {\an8}so it feels like a tight, cohesive bird's nest. 302 00:13:06,867 --> 00:13:07,000 {\an8}It's gonna be so incredible. How long do you think until everything's on here? 303 00:13:10,567 --> 00:13:12,367 'Cause I only see a few of the state birds so far. 304 00:13:12,367 --> 00:13:14,667 Yeah, I think we're gonna be working down to the wire on this one. 305 00:13:18,800 --> 00:13:20,967 So, I'm going into the Red Room. 306 00:13:20,967 --> 00:13:24,100 This year, the theme for the Red Room is faith and light. 307 00:13:24,166 --> 00:13:26,600 And I can't wait to see how they pull it off. 308 00:13:26,667 --> 00:13:30,667 {\an8}In times of both grief and joy faith can light the way forward. 309 00:13:31,567 --> 00:13:33,367 Wow, this is an incredible room. 310 00:13:33,367 --> 00:13:35,300 -It looks beautiful in here, right? -Yes. 311 00:13:35,367 --> 00:13:36,677 [Zooey] This looks so pretty. 312 00:13:36,677 --> 00:13:36,867 [Zooey] This looks so pretty. 313 00:13:36,867 --> 00:13:37,000 -[Maria] It does. -[Zooey] This is, like, a Christmas tree 314 00:13:38,066 --> 00:13:39,500 -made out of candles. -[Maria] Exactly, yes. 315 00:13:39,567 --> 00:13:42,800 So, this is our candle display. These are not real, of course. 316 00:13:42,867 --> 00:13:45,567 {\an8}-Goodness. Safety first. -The cool thing is that even though they're not real, 317 00:13:45,567 --> 00:13:47,700 {\an8}-if you blow on them... -[gasps] Oh, wow. That's so cool. 318 00:13:47,767 --> 00:13:48,667 [Maria] So, try it out. 319 00:13:52,800 --> 00:13:54,166 [Zooey] Hi, are you Hedieh? 320 00:13:54,166 --> 00:13:56,266 {\an8}-I'm Hedieh, how are you? -I'm Zooey, it's so nice to meet you. 321 00:13:56,266 --> 00:13:57,200 {\an8}Nice to meet you too. 322 00:13:57,266 --> 00:13:59,367 {\an8}You are the florist for the White House? 323 00:13:59,367 --> 00:14:01,500 Yes, I'm the chief florist for the White House. 324 00:14:01,567 --> 00:14:03,767 So, Dr. Biden loves flowers. 325 00:14:03,767 --> 00:14:04,900 [Hedieh] She loves orchids. 326 00:14:04,967 --> 00:14:06,677 We pick the red and the hot pinks for this room 327 00:14:06,677 --> 00:14:07,000 We pick the red and the hot pinks for this room 328 00:14:07,967 --> 00:14:09,567 because it compliments the decor. 329 00:14:09,567 --> 00:14:11,000 -[Zooey] Yeah, it does. -[Hedieh] So, yeah. 330 00:14:11,066 --> 00:14:12,367 -These are Vanda orchids... -[Zooey] It looks really pretty. 331 00:14:12,367 --> 00:14:14,667 [Hedieh]...and they are one of her favorite flowers. 332 00:14:16,700 --> 00:14:20,967 [Zooey] Cranberries have been featured in the Red Room since 1975. 333 00:14:22,767 --> 00:14:25,066 {\an8}This here, we've gone more a pedestal style. 334 00:14:25,066 --> 00:14:30,567 {\an8}Basically we had foam, we layered it with moss, 335 00:14:30,567 --> 00:14:35,767 and then we glued the berries and then we'll be placing a candle on the top. 336 00:14:35,767 --> 00:14:36,677 I'm an immigrant to the U.S., I was born in Germany, 337 00:14:36,677 --> 00:14:37,000 I'm an immigrant to the U.S., I was born in Germany, 338 00:14:38,266 --> 00:14:40,700 and to then come here and do this. 339 00:14:40,767 --> 00:14:43,867 To me, it's just really, really touching to be part of this. 340 00:14:43,867 --> 00:14:47,266 [Zooey] Over here, we have stained glass windows, 341 00:14:47,266 --> 00:14:49,867 which represent faith and light, 342 00:14:49,867 --> 00:14:50,867 'cause the light's coming through 343 00:14:50,900 --> 00:14:53,400 and of course it looks like a church window. 344 00:14:53,467 --> 00:14:55,467 It's such a wonderful detail. 345 00:14:56,500 --> 00:14:59,367 {\an8}[singing] Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Oh, the acoustics. 346 00:14:59,367 --> 00:15:02,867 {\an8}♪ O, Christmas tree, O, Christmas tree ♪ 347 00:15:06,567 --> 00:15:06,677 Library, yes. 348 00:15:06,677 --> 00:15:07,000 Library, yes. 349 00:15:08,567 --> 00:15:13,867 The White House library now holds approximately 2,700 volumes of books, 350 00:15:13,867 --> 00:15:16,800 {\an8}focusing primarily on American history and literature. 351 00:15:17,800 --> 00:15:19,367 -Hello, hey! -[Liz] Hi, welcome. 352 00:15:19,367 --> 00:15:20,500 -Liz, right? -Yes, correct. 353 00:15:20,567 --> 00:15:21,567 -Oh, my Gosh. -Good to meet you. 354 00:15:21,600 --> 00:15:23,033 [whispering] Wait, are we supposed to whisper? 355 00:15:24,367 --> 00:15:27,500 This above all other rooms, I feel like there's so much history. 356 00:15:27,567 --> 00:15:29,967 {\an8}So, what's the idea in here, what's the theme? 357 00:15:29,967 --> 00:15:32,967 {\an8}It's celebrating the words and stories of American history. 358 00:15:32,967 --> 00:15:35,500 [Jonathan] How cool is that and you're using books to do it. 359 00:15:35,567 --> 00:15:36,677 [Liz] Of course, we had to have a book theme. 360 00:15:36,677 --> 00:15:37,000 [Liz] Of course, we had to have a book theme. 361 00:15:37,166 --> 00:15:39,000 The trees are made from books. 362 00:15:39,066 --> 00:15:42,500 The stands, which were made from the White House carpentry. 363 00:15:42,567 --> 00:15:44,000 -[Jonathan] It's so simple... -[Liz] Yeah. 364 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:46,767 ...but what a cool idea just to rest the trees inside that. 365 00:15:46,767 --> 00:15:48,000 -So cool. -[Liz] Yeah. 366 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,266 [Jonathan] And this, when people see this, 367 00:15:49,266 --> 00:15:51,100 this will be the new hack people will do at home. 368 00:15:51,166 --> 00:15:53,467 -[Liz] It is. -[Jonathan] They're gonna make themselves an old book tree. 369 00:15:53,467 --> 00:15:58,767 -I'm noticing something very famous over your shoulder. -[Liz] Very special, yes. 370 00:15:58,767 --> 00:16:00,400 -This... -The Declaration of Independence. 371 00:16:00,400 --> 00:16:03,300 [Liz]...Declaration of Independence and what's extraordinary about this one 372 00:16:03,367 --> 00:16:05,000 it's the first time it's ever been exhibited. 373 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:06,677 It was printed in 1845. 374 00:16:06,677 --> 00:16:07,000 It was printed in 1845. 375 00:16:09,000 --> 00:16:12,166 And was donated to the White House in the 1980s. 376 00:16:12,166 --> 00:16:14,500 -[Jonathan] Oh, my gosh, how cool is that? -[Liz] Yeah. 377 00:16:21,367 --> 00:16:23,100 [Zooey] Let's go to the Vermeil Room. 378 00:16:26,500 --> 00:16:28,500 And if you don't know what vermeil is, 379 00:16:28,567 --> 00:16:30,900 you're not alone, 'cause I also don't know what it is. 380 00:16:37,266 --> 00:16:38,767 I think this is vermeil, is this vermeil? 381 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:40,767 It's very pretty. 382 00:16:41,767 --> 00:16:44,000 And now I know I want some. 383 00:16:44,066 --> 00:16:48,467 Mystery solved. "Vermeil" is French for gilded silver 384 00:16:48,467 --> 00:16:51,400 and the Vermeil Room has plenty of it. 385 00:16:51,467 --> 00:16:53,200 But this year, the Vermeil Room 386 00:16:53,200 --> 00:16:57,567 {\an8}celebrates two things that are even more precious than gold or silver. 387 00:16:57,567 --> 00:17:01,300 {\an8}So, I hear that this year this room is dedicated 388 00:17:01,367 --> 00:17:03,967 {\an8}to the theme of gratitude and kindness? 389 00:17:03,967 --> 00:17:05,900 {\an8}-Yes, it is. -I love that theme. 390 00:17:05,967 --> 00:17:06,677 {\an8}We're all in a bit of a daze here. 391 00:17:06,677 --> 00:17:07,000 {\an8}We're all in a bit of a daze here. 392 00:17:08,767 --> 00:17:13,200 {\an8}It's, uh, pretty surreal to be decoupaging boxes 393 00:17:13,266 --> 00:17:16,367 {\an8}here in the middle of all these historical items. 394 00:17:16,367 --> 00:17:18,600 {\an8}These wonderful ladies on the wall. 395 00:17:18,667 --> 00:17:22,767 We'll have lots of boxes piled on this beautiful table in the middle. 396 00:17:22,767 --> 00:17:25,767 We're trying to match Lady Bird Johnson's dress. 397 00:17:25,767 --> 00:17:28,767 We're just absolutely thrilled to be here helping. 398 00:17:30,367 --> 00:17:32,667 {\an8}[Racheal] So, Operation Gratitude is a non-profit that works 399 00:17:32,667 --> 00:17:35,200 {\an8}with the First Lady's initiative, Joining Forces. 400 00:17:35,266 --> 00:17:36,677 {\an8}And they sent care packages to families of first responders and military. 401 00:17:36,677 --> 00:17:37,000 {\an8}And they sent care packages to families of first responders and military. 402 00:17:40,100 --> 00:17:42,567 {\an8}It's, like, a beautiful hand-knit scarf. 403 00:17:42,567 --> 00:17:45,367 {\an8}That is sure to make somebody really happy. 404 00:17:45,367 --> 00:17:47,266 All right, I can't wait to see when it's done. 405 00:17:47,266 --> 00:17:48,900 -Keep up the good work, guys. -[volunteer] Thank you so much. 406 00:17:48,967 --> 00:17:50,200 Thanks for stopping in. 407 00:18:00,066 --> 00:18:01,166 -[Jonathan] Just around this first? -[woman] Uh-huh. 408 00:18:01,166 --> 00:18:03,000 [Jonathan] Okay. And then just twist it once? 409 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:04,100 [Zooey] Hello! 410 00:18:04,166 --> 00:18:05,200 -Hey! -Hi there. 411 00:18:05,200 --> 00:18:06,677 I was thinking, we have all these volunteers, 412 00:18:06,677 --> 00:18:07,000 I was thinking, we have all these volunteers, 413 00:18:07,867 --> 00:18:10,266 maybe we could sing, like, a little Christmas tune. 414 00:18:10,266 --> 00:18:12,166 -Are you suggesting a sing-along? -[Zooey] Should I come up? 415 00:18:12,166 --> 00:18:13,300 -I'm gonna come up. -Yes. 416 00:18:14,500 --> 00:18:17,000 Since we got here, it's been non-stop work, work, work. 417 00:18:17,000 --> 00:18:19,667 I think it's good for everyone just to take a breather. 418 00:18:19,667 --> 00:18:23,166 And sing a song. 'Cause we are decking the halls 419 00:18:23,166 --> 00:18:25,166 of the most famous house in the country. 420 00:18:25,166 --> 00:18:26,166 It feels right. 421 00:18:26,867 --> 00:18:28,233 -Yeah. -[Jonathan] Yeah? 422 00:18:28,233 --> 00:18:30,800 [everyone] ♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪ 423 00:18:30,867 --> 00:18:33,600 ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ♪ 424 00:18:33,667 --> 00:18:36,467 ♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly ♪ 425 00:18:36,467 --> 00:18:36,677 ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ♪ 426 00:18:36,677 --> 00:18:37,000 ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ♪ 427 00:18:39,367 --> 00:18:42,500 ♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪ 428 00:18:42,567 --> 00:18:45,567 ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la-la ♪ 429 00:18:45,567 --> 00:18:48,667 ♪ Troll the ancient Yuletide Carol ♪ 430 00:18:48,667 --> 00:18:52,500 ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ♪ 431 00:18:52,567 --> 00:18:53,667 [Jonathan] Yes! 432 00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:56,200 {\an8}Up next... 433 00:18:56,266 --> 00:18:58,867 {\an8}This is the largest gingerbread house I've ever seen in my life. 434 00:18:58,867 --> 00:19:00,266 Don't drop it. 435 00:19:00,266 --> 00:19:02,900 [Jonathan] We'll tag along for the nerve-wracking ride... 436 00:19:02,967 --> 00:19:04,200 [man] Hold up, stop, stop. 437 00:19:04,200 --> 00:19:06,467 [Jonathan] ...as the massive gingerbread display 438 00:19:06,467 --> 00:19:06,677 makes its way to the State Dining Room. 439 00:19:06,677 --> 00:19:07,000 makes its way to the State Dining Room. 440 00:19:08,367 --> 00:19:10,367 [all cheering] 441 00:19:10,367 --> 00:19:13,266 [Jonathan] It's all hands on deck to perfect every detail 442 00:19:13,266 --> 00:19:15,900 before the First Family arrives. 443 00:19:15,967 --> 00:19:19,667 This is White House Christmas 2022. 444 00:19:27,300 --> 00:19:30,367 [Jonathan] The holiday spirit is alive and well in the White House. 445 00:19:30,367 --> 00:19:32,667 Oh! Thank goodness they're plastic. 446 00:19:32,667 --> 00:19:35,767 Volunteers are hurrying to get every mantle, 447 00:19:35,767 --> 00:19:40,400 window, and tree decorated before the First Family arrives later today. 448 00:19:41,667 --> 00:19:43,066 {\an8}Ta-da! 449 00:19:43,066 --> 00:19:46,166 {\an8}[Zooey] But before the finishing touches can be done, 450 00:19:46,166 --> 00:19:49,567 there's one sweet tradition we need to check in on. 451 00:19:52,266 --> 00:19:54,000 {\an8}So, I'm right outside the China Room. 452 00:19:54,066 --> 00:19:57,100 {\an8}And Chef Susie, she's gonna show me what it takes 453 00:19:57,166 --> 00:19:58,667 {\an8}to make a giant gingerbread house. 454 00:19:58,667 --> 00:20:00,233 Come on. 455 00:20:00,233 --> 00:20:03,367 The gingerbread house is displayed in the State Dining Room, 456 00:20:03,367 --> 00:20:06,500 but it's assembled here in the China Room. 457 00:20:06,567 --> 00:20:10,700 {\an8}The mastermind behind it all is executive pastry chef, Susie Morrison. 458 00:20:10,767 --> 00:20:12,567 {\an8}Oh, my gosh, I'm so excited to be here. 459 00:20:12,567 --> 00:20:15,066 {\an8}-The theme is We the People. -[Susie] Yes. 460 00:20:15,066 --> 00:20:20,000 {\an8}Tell me about the design of this beautiful gingerbread structure. 461 00:20:20,066 --> 00:20:21,243 {\an8}[Susie] Well, we have Independence Hall, 462 00:20:21,243 --> 00:20:22,000 {\an8}[Susie] Well, we have Independence Hall, 463 00:20:22,066 --> 00:20:24,000 {\an8}the birth place of the United States 464 00:20:24,066 --> 00:20:28,066 {\an8}where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, 465 00:20:28,066 --> 00:20:32,967 a new addition to the gingerbread house for 2022. 466 00:20:32,967 --> 00:20:36,000 [Zooey] For this year's creation, the White House pastry team used 467 00:20:36,066 --> 00:20:38,367 20 sheets of sugar cookie dough... 468 00:20:38,367 --> 00:20:43,066 {\an8}This is the sugar cookie dough that the First Lady requested. 469 00:20:43,066 --> 00:20:45,266 {\an8}[Zooey] ...30 sheets of gingerbread dough... 470 00:20:45,266 --> 00:20:48,467 {\an8}Lots of measuring on a regular basis. 471 00:20:48,467 --> 00:20:51,243 {\an8}[Zooey] ...and 100 pounds of pastillage. 472 00:20:51,243 --> 00:20:51,266 {\an8}[Zooey] ...and 100 pounds of pastillage. 473 00:20:51,266 --> 00:20:52,000 {\an8}[Susie] These are made of pastillage and poured sugar. 474 00:20:54,467 --> 00:20:56,567 {\an8}So, when we turn the lights on, 475 00:20:56,567 --> 00:20:59,400 {\an8}it looks like an evening at the White House. 476 00:20:59,467 --> 00:21:03,500 {\an8}These are the figurines of children running and playing 477 00:21:03,567 --> 00:21:06,567 that will decorate the front lawn. 478 00:21:06,567 --> 00:21:10,367 The other addition this year will be the placement 479 00:21:10,367 --> 00:21:13,266 of the plaque behind the White House 480 00:21:13,266 --> 00:21:17,200 that will have a display of We the People, so more to come. 481 00:21:18,867 --> 00:21:21,243 [Zooey] This is one of the most ambitious gingerbread houses 482 00:21:21,243 --> 00:21:21,767 [Zooey] This is one of the most ambitious gingerbread houses 483 00:21:21,767 --> 00:21:22,000 in the history of gingerbread houses. 484 00:21:23,767 --> 00:21:26,066 You guys can't even fit this in the elevator. 485 00:21:26,066 --> 00:21:28,667 Correct, but, you know, we have a deadline today, so... 486 00:21:28,667 --> 00:21:31,100 Well, I was gonna ask if you needed any help. 487 00:21:31,166 --> 00:21:33,100 [Susie] The wreaths have to go on all the windows. 488 00:21:33,166 --> 00:21:34,166 So pretty. 489 00:21:34,166 --> 00:21:36,767 {\an8}-This is the royal icing. -All right. 490 00:21:36,767 --> 00:21:39,266 {\an8}-And you're gonna put just a little bit here. -Uh-huh. 491 00:21:39,266 --> 00:21:43,400 {\an8}I can't believe I got to help with the White House gingerbread house. 492 00:21:43,467 --> 00:21:44,867 This is very exciting. 493 00:21:44,867 --> 00:21:46,367 [Susie] It'll take a second. 494 00:21:46,367 --> 00:21:47,500 -Okay. -Yay! 495 00:21:47,567 --> 00:21:50,667 -Beautiful, yes, yes. -Yay, that's look amazing. 496 00:21:57,200 --> 00:21:59,266 [Jonathan] Do you need any tall people? 497 00:21:59,266 --> 00:22:00,600 I have a brilliant idea. 498 00:22:00,667 --> 00:22:02,767 Ready? Here, hold on to that ornament, ready? 499 00:22:02,767 --> 00:22:04,266 We're going up, we're going up. 500 00:22:04,266 --> 00:22:05,166 Right there. 501 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,166 Yes! 502 00:22:07,166 --> 00:22:08,767 [others cheer] 503 00:22:08,767 --> 00:22:10,467 All right, let's take a look. 504 00:22:11,266 --> 00:22:13,266 That's the best one so far. 505 00:22:13,266 --> 00:22:14,700 [Emily] This is, like, the home stretch we're in, 506 00:22:14,700 --> 00:22:17,700 {\an8}the First Lady is on her way back, she's gonna be here real soon. 507 00:22:18,867 --> 00:22:19,667 [Susie] Are we ready? 508 00:22:20,667 --> 00:22:21,243 Okay, who needs some frosting? 509 00:22:21,243 --> 00:22:22,000 Okay, who needs some frosting? 510 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,800 You are way too late. 511 00:22:25,867 --> 00:22:28,266 -But we do need your help to carry this. -[Zooey] Yes. 512 00:22:28,266 --> 00:22:29,667 You can use my muscles, yeah. 513 00:22:29,667 --> 00:22:30,667 -[Susie] Good. -[Jonathan] This is the largest 514 00:22:30,700 --> 00:22:32,600 gingerbread house I've ever seen in my life. 515 00:22:32,667 --> 00:22:34,166 [Zooey] Don't drop it. 516 00:22:34,166 --> 00:22:35,667 -[Carlo] One, two, three. -[Jonathan] Okay. 517 00:22:39,200 --> 00:22:41,266 -You guys have done this before. -[Susie] There we go. 518 00:22:41,266 --> 00:22:42,967 [woman] All right, you guys can drop. 519 00:22:42,967 --> 00:22:44,300 -[Susie] All right, you ready? -Uh, I could go with you guys? 520 00:22:44,367 --> 00:22:45,266 [Susie] You're gonna stay right here. 521 00:22:45,266 --> 00:22:46,266 [Zooey] Yeah, you're going with. 522 00:22:46,266 --> 00:22:47,800 -I'm going with. -[Zooey] Don't mess it up. 523 00:22:48,767 --> 00:22:50,000 [Jonathan] It's narrow. 524 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,200 -Have you measured the doorway? -[Susie] Yes, yes, yes. 525 00:22:51,266 --> 00:22:52,000 -[man] It's go through here. -[Susie] It'll go. 526 00:22:52,667 --> 00:22:54,033 We got a bump. 527 00:22:56,100 --> 00:22:59,266 -K. -All right, guys, I'm gonna go upstairs and meet you... 528 00:22:59,266 --> 00:23:01,500 -[Jonathan] Okay. -[Zooey]...and cheer you on. 529 00:23:04,266 --> 00:23:06,400 Typically, the gingerbread house is moved 530 00:23:06,467 --> 00:23:09,767 from the China Room to the State Dining Room by elevator. 531 00:23:09,767 --> 00:23:10,867 [man] There we go. 532 00:23:10,867 --> 00:23:12,500 Here comes the hard part. 533 00:23:12,500 --> 00:23:15,100 What's harder, moving the gingerbread or negotiating international diplomacy? 534 00:23:15,100 --> 00:23:19,867 [Zooey] This year, however, the 300-pound gingerbread display is so big 535 00:23:19,867 --> 00:23:21,243 Susie and her team have to drive to the North Portico. 536 00:23:21,243 --> 00:23:22,000 Susie and her team have to drive to the North Portico. 537 00:23:24,867 --> 00:23:26,000 Good job. 538 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:28,667 We're only half way there. 539 00:23:28,667 --> 00:23:33,567 {\an8}Our goal here is we have to make sure that it does not hit the seat. 540 00:23:33,567 --> 00:23:35,367 {\an8}You can see how tight we are. 541 00:23:36,567 --> 00:23:37,700 {\an8}[driver] Sharp turn. 542 00:23:37,767 --> 00:23:39,600 {\an8}Here we go. We're turning. 543 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:45,000 {\an8}-This is our destination spot. -[Susie] Yes. 544 00:23:45,967 --> 00:23:47,000 {\an8}All right, the North Portico. 545 00:23:53,166 --> 00:23:54,100 [Zooey gasps] 546 00:23:54,667 --> 00:23:56,367 Coming! 547 00:23:57,400 --> 00:24:00,667 [Jonathan] As if there wasn't enough pressure, we have an audience. 548 00:24:01,467 --> 00:24:03,667 We still have two stairs to go. 549 00:24:05,800 --> 00:24:07,500 -Good? -[Zooey] Oh, my goodness! 550 00:24:08,266 --> 00:24:10,967 [cheering] 551 00:24:11,500 --> 00:24:12,400 [Zooey] Almost there. 552 00:24:12,467 --> 00:24:13,600 [Jonathan] Yeah! 553 00:24:24,900 --> 00:24:27,867 Now just a little nervous to get it on the table. 554 00:24:27,867 --> 00:24:30,600 This is the point where if it's gonna fall apart, it's gonna fall apart. 555 00:24:31,767 --> 00:24:33,100 [Carlo] Gentle, please. 556 00:24:33,166 --> 00:24:34,367 [Jonathan] Watch the fingers. 557 00:24:37,900 --> 00:24:39,467 Got it? You guys are good for a sec? 558 00:24:39,467 --> 00:24:40,400 -[Susie] Yup. -[man] Yup. 559 00:24:40,467 --> 00:24:42,200 [Zooey] Wow. 560 00:24:42,266 --> 00:24:43,567 -[cheering] -[Jonathan] Oh, my gosh. 561 00:24:44,967 --> 00:24:45,767 Amazing. 562 00:24:48,467 --> 00:24:49,967 [Zooey] It looks so good. 563 00:24:51,066 --> 00:24:51,243 Because everyone's so amazing, dig in. 564 00:24:51,243 --> 00:24:52,000 Because everyone's so amazing, dig in. 565 00:24:53,467 --> 00:24:55,300 -Yeah, go ahead. -Go ahead, have a... No? Not yet? 566 00:24:55,367 --> 00:24:58,667 [Susie] We were hoping you would help with a few of the finishing touches. 567 00:24:58,667 --> 00:24:59,667 [Jonathan] That would be amazing. 568 00:25:00,700 --> 00:25:02,700 -Here we go, ready? -[Susie] Yup, yup, yup. 569 00:25:02,767 --> 00:25:04,567 -Something like this? -[Susie] Oh, beautiful. 570 00:25:04,567 --> 00:25:06,600 -Make it look like snow. -[Susie] Yes. 571 00:25:06,667 --> 00:25:08,000 [Jonathan] Oh, my gosh. 572 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:10,800 -Couldn't have done it better myself. Wow. -[Zooey] Show off. 573 00:25:10,867 --> 00:25:13,266 [Jonathan] I know the First Lady is gonna love this. 574 00:25:14,066 --> 00:25:15,500 We only have a few hours left. 575 00:25:16,166 --> 00:25:17,467 I guess we better crunch. 576 00:25:17,467 --> 00:25:18,800 -Yeah, we gotta get this done. -Okay. 577 00:25:18,867 --> 00:25:21,243 -All right. -I'll, don't, oh, don't do that, no. 578 00:25:21,243 --> 00:25:21,367 -All right. -I'll, don't, oh, don't do that, no. 579 00:25:25,700 --> 00:25:26,867 Finishing touches. 580 00:25:30,467 --> 00:25:31,800 Still so much to do. 581 00:25:32,567 --> 00:25:34,166 The First Family's on its way back. 582 00:25:34,166 --> 00:25:35,767 [Zooey] Whoo! 583 00:25:35,767 --> 00:25:36,867 Uh, there it is over there. 584 00:25:39,500 --> 00:25:41,667 {\an8}Now that the holiday makeover is complete, 585 00:25:41,667 --> 00:25:44,100 the First Lady gives us an exclusive tour... 586 00:25:45,100 --> 00:25:47,967 Hi, I'm so happy you're here. 587 00:25:47,967 --> 00:25:50,166 [Jonathan] ...of the People's House... 588 00:25:50,266 --> 00:25:51,243 ...with a message of unity in every room. 589 00:25:51,243 --> 00:25:52,000 ...with a message of unity in every room. 590 00:26:03,567 --> 00:26:06,567 [Jonathan] 'Twas the month of Christmas when all through the White House, 591 00:26:06,567 --> 00:26:12,000 {\an8}not a creature was stirring, well, not exactly. 592 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:14,667 The stockings were hung in the State Room with care, 593 00:26:14,667 --> 00:26:17,500 in hopes that the First Lady soon would be there. 594 00:26:20,867 --> 00:26:22,300 -Hi. -[Zooey] Hi. 595 00:26:22,367 --> 00:26:23,800 I'm so happy you're here. 596 00:26:23,867 --> 00:26:26,100 -Nice to meet you. -So nice to see you. 597 00:26:26,166 --> 00:26:27,000 -Hello. -Hello, how are you? 598 00:26:28,367 --> 00:26:31,000 Thank you for inviting us to your house. 599 00:26:31,066 --> 00:26:32,000 What an honor. 600 00:26:32,066 --> 00:26:33,500 Well, it's the people's house. 601 00:26:33,500 --> 00:26:34,800 -[Jonathan] It is the people's house. -[Zooey] The people's house. 602 00:26:34,867 --> 00:26:38,000 -Yes, yeah. -And we love the theme that you chose. 603 00:26:38,066 --> 00:26:39,100 -Oh, thank you. -[Zooey] We the People. 604 00:26:39,166 --> 00:26:41,000 Yeah, it's right above the doors 605 00:26:41,066 --> 00:26:44,467 -so everyone can see it as they come in or leave, so... -[Zooey] Yeah. 606 00:26:44,467 --> 00:26:47,367 [Jonathan] And what, uh, army of people it took to pull this together. 607 00:26:47,367 --> 00:26:49,000 They're so wonderful, aren't they? 608 00:26:49,066 --> 00:26:51,900 And they put their hearts and souls into this, you know? 609 00:26:51,967 --> 00:26:55,600 -[Zooey] Yeah. -And that's what makes it as beautiful as it is. 610 00:27:06,600 --> 00:27:10,600 As First Lady, I've travelled to over 40 different states 611 00:27:10,667 --> 00:27:14,400 and it doesn't matter what culture or what traditions. 612 00:27:14,467 --> 00:27:17,567 No matter what divisions we find in the country, 613 00:27:17,567 --> 00:27:20,266 I think that we come together with unity. 614 00:27:20,266 --> 00:27:22,800 And that's what I try to represent here. 615 00:27:25,400 --> 00:27:26,137 And as you see, a lot of the decorations are mirrors, 616 00:27:26,137 --> 00:27:27,000 And as you see, a lot of the decorations are mirrors, 617 00:27:28,967 --> 00:27:32,200 so that I hope people see themselves, 618 00:27:32,266 --> 00:27:35,367 and so there for it's We the People. 619 00:27:35,367 --> 00:27:39,100 Everyone is represented no matter geographically where they live, 620 00:27:39,166 --> 00:27:40,567 myself as well, 621 00:27:40,600 --> 00:27:43,266 I also newly became an American citizen only a few years ago. 622 00:27:43,266 --> 00:27:45,667 -Congratulations. -Yeah, thank you. 623 00:27:45,667 --> 00:27:47,767 So it's, really means a lot as well to be able 624 00:27:47,767 --> 00:27:50,100 to celebrate the beautiful rich history that America has to offer, 625 00:27:50,166 --> 00:27:52,100 so this is an exciting day. 626 00:27:52,100 --> 00:27:54,266 [First Lady] So this is just the beginning, 627 00:27:54,266 --> 00:27:55,900 would you like to see the rest of the house? 628 00:27:55,967 --> 00:27:56,137 -Absolutely. -We're really excited. 629 00:27:56,137 --> 00:27:57,000 -Absolutely. -We're really excited. 630 00:27:57,100 --> 00:27:58,066 [First Lady] Okay. 631 00:27:58,066 --> 00:28:00,100 I even like the snowflakes on the ceiling. 632 00:28:00,166 --> 00:28:01,100 [Zooey] Oh, yeah. 633 00:28:01,166 --> 00:28:02,900 Yeah, everywhere you look, 634 00:28:02,967 --> 00:28:04,667 I mean, it's just very special. 635 00:28:08,166 --> 00:28:10,000 So when the visitors come in, 636 00:28:10,066 --> 00:28:12,266 this is the first thing that they see. 637 00:28:16,800 --> 00:28:19,266 Cardinals represent the lives 638 00:28:19,266 --> 00:28:22,100 of people who have passed. 639 00:28:22,100 --> 00:28:25,600 I think, the cardinals are kind of this universal symbol, 640 00:28:25,667 --> 00:28:26,137 so this is to remind people, 641 00:28:26,137 --> 00:28:27,000 so this is to remind people, 642 00:28:28,066 --> 00:28:30,400 you know, that they have good memories 643 00:28:30,467 --> 00:28:33,767 of those who were in their lives who no longer are. 644 00:28:33,767 --> 00:28:35,467 [Zooey] That's really beautiful. 645 00:28:35,467 --> 00:28:38,100 [First Lady] And then speaking of loss, 646 00:28:38,166 --> 00:28:41,200 What we have right here is the gold-star trees. 647 00:28:45,967 --> 00:28:48,400 The gold-star trees honor those 648 00:28:48,467 --> 00:28:52,166 who have lost their life in service to our country 649 00:28:52,166 --> 00:28:55,500 and also honors their family members as well. 650 00:28:55,567 --> 00:28:56,137 [Jonathan] Really beautiful. 651 00:28:56,137 --> 00:28:57,000 [Jonathan] Really beautiful. 652 00:28:58,066 --> 00:29:00,867 [First Lady] This year we did it in red, white, and blue. 653 00:29:00,867 --> 00:29:04,066 As you can see, the names of those lost 654 00:29:04,066 --> 00:29:05,867 are written on all the stars. 655 00:29:09,567 --> 00:29:12,467 As a military family, you can imagine that 656 00:29:12,467 --> 00:29:16,467 this has a special importance for, for both me and Joe. 657 00:29:16,467 --> 00:29:18,800 [Zooey] It's a beautiful memorial. 658 00:29:18,867 --> 00:29:20,600 [Jonathan] When visitors come in, 659 00:29:20,600 --> 00:29:23,300 -and this being the first thing they experience... - [Zooey] Mmm-hmm. 660 00:29:23,367 --> 00:29:26,100 [Jonathan] ...speaks to the powerful message that you've set up here. 661 00:29:26,700 --> 00:29:27,000 Thank you. 662 00:29:31,066 --> 00:29:33,066 So here we have the Colonnade, 663 00:29:33,066 --> 00:29:37,667 which is, uh, reminiscent of the first snowfall. 664 00:29:37,667 --> 00:29:39,800 As you look down here in the birch trees, 665 00:29:39,867 --> 00:29:44,266 you know, you'll see owls and different animals along the way. 666 00:29:44,266 --> 00:29:49,000 I just think it's just a beautiful memory of, you know, your first snowfall. 667 00:29:49,066 --> 00:29:50,800 It is spectacular. 668 00:29:50,867 --> 00:29:54,467 When I walked through, I couldn't believe that this was all hand painted. 669 00:29:54,467 --> 00:29:56,137 - [First Lady] Yeah, amazing. - [Jonathan] I originally thought it was actual birch. 670 00:29:56,137 --> 00:29:57,000 - [First Lady] Yeah, amazing. - [Jonathan] I originally thought it was actual birch. 671 00:29:57,000 --> 00:29:59,567 And then, it just creates this incredible-- 672 00:29:59,567 --> 00:30:01,867 - [Zooey] And the mirrors again. - [First Lady] Yes, yes. 673 00:30:01,867 --> 00:30:03,700 - [Zooey] Which is incredible. - [First Lady] Again, the reflections 674 00:30:03,767 --> 00:30:05,867 of the people, we the people. 675 00:30:05,867 --> 00:30:08,266 I think it's so lovely as well to see 676 00:30:08,266 --> 00:30:11,567 -how you represent Christmases past in the White House. -Yes. 677 00:30:13,100 --> 00:30:15,400 People love seeing all the different 678 00:30:15,467 --> 00:30:19,667 presidents and first ladies and their animals. 679 00:30:19,667 --> 00:30:22,467 I'm realizing I should have hung some of these a little bit higher, 680 00:30:22,467 --> 00:30:23,800 but, uh, you know. 681 00:30:23,867 --> 00:30:26,137 And speaking of animals, here are our pets, 682 00:30:26,137 --> 00:30:27,000 And speaking of animals, here are our pets, 683 00:30:27,567 --> 00:30:30,000 -Commander and Willow... - [Jonathan] Oh, my gosh. 684 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,500 - [First Lady] ...at the White House. - [Jonathan] So cute. 685 00:30:33,367 --> 00:30:36,500 -Don't you love the birds in the trees and... -[Zooey] I love it. 686 00:30:36,567 --> 00:30:39,000 [First Lady] And the White House looks just so spectacular. 687 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:40,367 -Yeah. -It really does. 688 00:30:40,367 --> 00:30:43,467 And the fact that you see this all the way down the hallway. 689 00:30:43,467 --> 00:30:44,900 [First Lady] Mmm-hmm. 690 00:30:44,900 --> 00:30:46,900 [Jonathan] It's really a story that has been carried in here, 691 00:30:46,967 --> 00:30:48,300 which, I think, it's pretty incredible. 692 00:30:48,367 --> 00:30:50,467 The detail that goes into creating 693 00:30:50,467 --> 00:30:52,667 what are really life like looking animals... 694 00:30:52,667 --> 00:30:54,266 I mean, they're pretty cute. 695 00:30:54,266 --> 00:30:56,137 I'm sure the real living, breathing ones are even cuter. 696 00:30:56,137 --> 00:30:57,000 I'm sure the real living, breathing ones are even cuter. 697 00:30:57,100 --> 00:30:58,166 -Are even cuter. -Yeah. 698 00:31:01,100 --> 00:31:02,700 [Jonathan] Next, We the People 699 00:31:02,767 --> 00:31:05,300 comes to life from the pages in the library. 700 00:31:05,367 --> 00:31:07,367 -All the stories of America. -Of America. 701 00:31:07,367 --> 00:31:10,667 [Zooey] Plus some of the First Lady's own traditions. 702 00:31:10,667 --> 00:31:13,700 There's my grandmothers recipe for pizzelles. 703 00:31:13,767 --> 00:31:16,467 [Jonathan] And the majestic White House Christmas tree 704 00:31:16,467 --> 00:31:18,700 takes flight in the Blue Room. 705 00:31:18,767 --> 00:31:20,200 [First Lady] I wanted a symbol of unity. 706 00:31:23,467 --> 00:31:25,767 [Jonathan] From the reflective ornaments in the Grand Foyer, 707 00:31:25,767 --> 00:31:28,700 to the gold-star trees glowing red, white, and blue, 708 00:31:28,767 --> 00:31:32,000 and the winter wonderland in the East Colonnade, 709 00:31:32,066 --> 00:31:34,700 the First Lady is giving us our firsthand look 710 00:31:34,767 --> 00:31:37,200 at how everyone is represented 711 00:31:37,266 --> 00:31:40,467 in the People's House this holiday season. 712 00:31:40,467 --> 00:31:43,400 -I just love this view when you walk into this corridor. -I know. 713 00:31:45,367 --> 00:31:47,800 [First Lady] So warm and inviting, I think, 714 00:31:47,867 --> 00:31:49,367 and puts you in the holiday spirit. 715 00:31:49,367 --> 00:31:50,567 -It does. -Yes, exactly. 716 00:31:50,567 --> 00:31:52,171 So come on into the library. 717 00:31:52,171 --> 00:31:52,266 So come on into the library. 718 00:31:57,266 --> 00:31:59,100 [Jonathan] How stunning is this? 719 00:31:59,100 --> 00:32:01,700 What a great way to showcase 720 00:32:01,767 --> 00:32:03,867 all the stories and the history of America. 721 00:32:03,867 --> 00:32:04,800 Mmm-hmm, of America. 722 00:32:04,867 --> 00:32:06,400 And don't you love how they 723 00:32:06,467 --> 00:32:09,600 put the words on the windows, I love that. 724 00:32:10,400 --> 00:32:11,667 -[Zooey] Yes. -We the People. 725 00:32:11,667 --> 00:32:13,533 [Jonathan] It's incredible that you can take 726 00:32:13,533 --> 00:32:15,767 -such a meaningful statement like, "We the people." - [First Lady] Mmm-hmm. 727 00:32:15,767 --> 00:32:18,400 -And translate it into so many different ways. -Yes. 728 00:32:21,900 --> 00:32:22,171 Well, come on into the Vermeil Room. 729 00:32:22,171 --> 00:32:23,000 Well, come on into the Vermeil Room. 730 00:32:25,600 --> 00:32:30,100 This room represents kindness and gratitude. 731 00:32:34,467 --> 00:32:36,667 So the things that we are thankful for. 732 00:32:36,667 --> 00:32:39,667 Family, friendship, kindness. 733 00:32:40,867 --> 00:32:42,000 [Jonathan] Wow. 734 00:32:42,066 --> 00:32:44,266 [First Lady] So Operation Gratitude sends 735 00:32:44,266 --> 00:32:47,667 boxes to our military who are deployed. 736 00:32:47,667 --> 00:32:50,100 And a scarf is one of the gifts 737 00:32:50,166 --> 00:32:52,171 that actually goes into the boxes. 738 00:32:52,171 --> 00:32:52,500 that actually goes into the boxes. 739 00:32:52,567 --> 00:32:53,000 - [Zooey] I love that. - [First Lady] Handmade. 740 00:32:53,667 --> 00:32:55,800 Americans supporting other Americans, 741 00:32:55,867 --> 00:32:57,867 it's really just beautiful. 742 00:32:57,867 --> 00:33:00,300 [Jonathan] Incredible to see the amount of support 743 00:33:00,367 --> 00:33:02,467 -and the kindness, especially at the holidays. -Uh-huh. 744 00:33:02,467 --> 00:33:04,467 [First Lady] And we incorporated 745 00:33:04,467 --> 00:33:07,367 Willow and Commander popping out of the box. 746 00:33:07,367 --> 00:33:08,367 -[Jonathan] Yeah. - [Zooey laughs] 747 00:33:08,367 --> 00:33:11,066 Because of the love we feel for our pets, 748 00:33:11,066 --> 00:33:12,867 and the comfort they give us, 749 00:33:12,867 --> 00:33:15,767 I think most Americans can relate to that. 750 00:33:15,767 --> 00:33:16,867 -[Jonathan] Oh, yeah. -[Zooey] Yes. 751 00:33:19,166 --> 00:33:21,266 So I know that you saw the China Room, 752 00:33:21,266 --> 00:33:22,171 but I don't know whether you've seen it finished or not. 753 00:33:22,171 --> 00:33:23,000 but I don't know whether you've seen it finished or not. 754 00:33:25,066 --> 00:33:28,667 This room represents food and traditions. 755 00:33:28,667 --> 00:33:30,500 [Jonathan] The last time we were in the China Room, 756 00:33:30,567 --> 00:33:33,667 it was filled with a very large gingerbread house. 757 00:33:33,667 --> 00:33:36,200 Now it looks a little different. 758 00:33:36,266 --> 00:33:40,166 [First Lady] The volunteers brought in their favorite recipes, 759 00:33:40,166 --> 00:33:44,667 and somewhere in here there's my grandmother's recipe for pizzelles. 760 00:33:44,667 --> 00:33:47,200 Does the President have a favorite holiday dessert? 761 00:33:47,266 --> 00:33:49,100 Oh, [laughs] yes. 762 00:33:49,100 --> 00:33:51,467 He loves coconut cake. 763 00:33:51,467 --> 00:33:52,171 -I will eat all of these things. -[both laugh] 764 00:33:52,171 --> 00:33:53,000 -I will eat all of these things. -[both laugh] 765 00:33:53,567 --> 00:33:55,767 [Jonathan] I thought it was so clever, 766 00:33:55,767 --> 00:33:58,467 the volunteers took all the spoons and, you know... 767 00:33:58,467 --> 00:34:00,200 -Dipped them. Yeah. -[Jonathan] Dipped them. 768 00:34:00,266 --> 00:34:02,767 Even styled the bases of the trees with rolling pins. 769 00:34:02,767 --> 00:34:03,834 [First Lady] Mmm-hmm. Yeah. 770 00:34:03,834 --> 00:34:06,200 And look at the garland around the trees, 771 00:34:06,266 --> 00:34:07,700 they did it with the recipes. 772 00:34:07,767 --> 00:34:10,467 -Isn't that cute? - [Zooey] I love that. 773 00:34:10,467 --> 00:34:12,600 [Jonathan] This room, it's so beautiful as you walk us, 774 00:34:12,667 --> 00:34:15,567 when you see all the china from over the years 775 00:34:15,567 --> 00:34:17,667 and then you see this holiday twist 776 00:34:17,667 --> 00:34:18,600 -of the space. - [First Lady] Mmm-hmm. 777 00:34:18,667 --> 00:34:20,867 Yes, so it's sense of history 778 00:34:20,867 --> 00:34:22,171 and yet a sense of tradition. 779 00:34:22,171 --> 00:34:22,767 and yet a sense of tradition. 780 00:34:25,900 --> 00:34:28,567 Well, there's more to see, so let's head upstairs. 781 00:34:28,567 --> 00:34:29,767 [Jonathan] Okay. 782 00:34:31,567 --> 00:34:33,800 [First Lady] Now I'd like to show you the Blue Room. 783 00:34:35,100 --> 00:34:38,400 And this is our giant tree, 784 00:34:38,467 --> 00:34:40,667 it came from Auburn, Pennsylvania. 785 00:34:40,667 --> 00:34:43,000 -This is the most impressive... -[First Lady] Yeah. 786 00:34:43,000 --> 00:34:45,166 [Jonathan] ...welcoming room as well. 787 00:34:45,166 --> 00:34:47,900 [First Lady] I wanted a symbol of unity, 788 00:34:47,967 --> 00:34:50,166 and so that's why we have a bird 789 00:34:50,166 --> 00:34:52,171 from every single state and territory. 790 00:34:52,171 --> 00:34:52,967 from every single state and territory. 791 00:34:52,967 --> 00:34:53,000 And I hope that visitors come, 792 00:34:54,967 --> 00:34:56,900 and everybody wants to see, you know, 793 00:34:56,967 --> 00:34:59,000 "Oh, where is my state? Where is my state?" 794 00:34:59,066 --> 00:35:02,967 just shows how really we all come together. 795 00:35:02,967 --> 00:35:05,667 -Look at the bottom, it's like a nest. -[Jonathan] Like a nest. 796 00:35:05,667 --> 00:35:07,333 -Yeah. - [Zooey] It's beautiful. 797 00:35:07,333 --> 00:35:08,634 - [First Lady] Isn't it beautiful? - [Zooey] It is beautiful. 798 00:35:08,634 --> 00:35:11,467 [Jonathan] Everything has thought and care put into it. 799 00:35:11,467 --> 00:35:12,667 -Brilliant. -I agree. 800 00:35:16,266 --> 00:35:18,667 Now can I invite you to come into the Green Room? 801 00:35:18,667 --> 00:35:20,900 -[Zooey] We'd love to, thank you. -[Jonathan] Yes, absolutely. 802 00:35:20,967 --> 00:35:22,171 You can pretty much invite us anywhere, and we'll go. 803 00:35:22,171 --> 00:35:22,600 You can pretty much invite us anywhere, and we'll go. 804 00:35:22,667 --> 00:35:23,000 [Zooey] Yeah, we'll go. 805 00:35:28,600 --> 00:35:29,900 It's so pretty. 806 00:35:31,266 --> 00:35:35,400 [First Lady] This room represents music and harmony. 807 00:35:35,467 --> 00:35:39,100 Look at the bells that are hanging from the windows. 808 00:35:39,166 --> 00:35:40,600 Some are real bells, 809 00:35:41,266 --> 00:35:43,000 and some are just 810 00:35:43,066 --> 00:35:45,800 -paper cups that are sprayed gold. -[Zooey] Yeah. 811 00:35:45,867 --> 00:35:47,567 And then they attach the ribbon. 812 00:35:47,567 --> 00:35:51,200 If people wanna do this at home, it's easy. 813 00:35:51,266 --> 00:35:52,171 [Zooey] They look so pretty, 814 00:35:52,171 --> 00:35:52,400 [Zooey] They look so pretty, 815 00:35:52,467 --> 00:35:53,000 and It, I love how they're layered, so lovely. 816 00:35:56,100 --> 00:35:58,467 [First Lady] Well, now I'd like to invite you to the Cross Hall, 817 00:35:58,467 --> 00:36:00,867 so we can look at something very special. 818 00:36:00,867 --> 00:36:02,000 -Okay. -Ooh. 819 00:36:03,367 --> 00:36:04,800 [Zooey] Still to come, 820 00:36:04,800 --> 00:36:07,500 a piece of history is given new purpose in the Cross Hall. 821 00:36:07,567 --> 00:36:10,367 This is the first ever menorah 822 00:36:10,367 --> 00:36:11,767 to be in the White House collection. 823 00:36:12,967 --> 00:36:14,667 [Jonathan] And the first family's customs 824 00:36:14,667 --> 00:36:16,767 at winter wonder in the East Room. 825 00:36:16,767 --> 00:36:20,467 [First Lady] This is Joe's family tradition. 826 00:36:20,467 --> 00:36:22,171 [Zooey] Finally, the First Lady shares a room very close to her heart. 827 00:36:22,171 --> 00:36:23,000 [Zooey] Finally, the First Lady shares a room very close to her heart. 828 00:36:24,867 --> 00:36:28,100 As an educator, I wanted to celebrate teachers. 829 00:36:35,367 --> 00:36:38,066 [Jonathan] The First Lady is giving us a behind the scenes look 830 00:36:38,066 --> 00:36:40,367 at this year's theme, We the People. 831 00:36:44,500 --> 00:36:47,500 Now, the tour continues with a very special look 832 00:36:47,567 --> 00:36:49,967 at the newest addition to the White House collection. 833 00:36:51,367 --> 00:36:54,367 So this is the first ever menorah 834 00:36:54,367 --> 00:36:56,100 to be in the White House collection. 835 00:36:56,100 --> 00:36:57,700 You actually saw it being made, 836 00:36:57,767 --> 00:36:59,567 so why don't you tell the story? 837 00:36:59,567 --> 00:37:01,400 I was working with Robby and Lawrence, 838 00:37:01,467 --> 00:37:01,647 down in the carpentry shop, 839 00:37:01,647 --> 00:37:02,000 down in the carpentry shop, 840 00:37:02,767 --> 00:37:05,667 and Lawrence told me about how they handcrafted this, 841 00:37:05,667 --> 00:37:08,000 -and so now, year after year, -Mmm-hmm. 842 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:10,300 they're gonna have the White House's very own menorah. 843 00:37:10,367 --> 00:37:11,967 It's beautiful. 844 00:37:11,967 --> 00:37:13,367 [Jonathan] The nostalgia, I think, is something pretty special. 845 00:37:13,367 --> 00:37:14,467 Because every little piece, 846 00:37:14,467 --> 00:37:15,867 there's a reason why it was made 847 00:37:15,867 --> 00:37:18,667 a specific way or the materials that were used, and, 848 00:37:18,667 --> 00:37:19,667 so I think that's wonderful. 849 00:37:19,667 --> 00:37:22,400 And this is just another example, I think, 850 00:37:22,467 --> 00:37:25,867 of We the People, that we tried to include everyone. 851 00:37:25,867 --> 00:37:27,500 -Yeah, I love it. -Yes, it's amazing. 852 00:37:28,667 --> 00:37:30,667 [First Lady] Now, come on into the East Room. 853 00:37:30,667 --> 00:37:31,647 -Oh, can I point out one thing, by the way? -Sure. 854 00:37:31,647 --> 00:37:32,000 -Oh, can I point out one thing, by the way? -Sure. 855 00:37:32,867 --> 00:37:35,000 -I hung this garland. -[First Lady] Oh, wow. 856 00:37:35,066 --> 00:37:36,266 [Zooey] It's a little crooked, but-- 857 00:37:36,266 --> 00:37:39,400 It's not a little crooked, there's a debate about that. 858 00:37:39,467 --> 00:37:41,667 -Well, you did a great job. -It's, it's great. 859 00:37:43,100 --> 00:37:46,266 This is beautiful. 860 00:37:46,266 --> 00:37:50,066 [First Lady] So this is the celebration of our National Parks. 861 00:37:50,066 --> 00:37:52,467 [Zooey] Oh, wow, how pretty. 862 00:37:52,467 --> 00:37:55,400 I love this room and I love the National Parks, 863 00:37:55,467 --> 00:37:59,066 so it was very cool that they were represented here. 864 00:37:59,066 --> 00:38:01,647 Here we have the creche, that's been here every year. 865 00:38:01,647 --> 00:38:02,000 Here we have the creche, that's been here every year. 866 00:38:03,066 --> 00:38:05,967 There are 40 figurines, 867 00:38:05,967 --> 00:38:09,100 it dates back to the 18th century. 868 00:38:09,166 --> 00:38:11,066 - [Zooey] It's incredible. - [First Lady] Isn't it? 869 00:38:11,066 --> 00:38:13,467 - [First Lady] I think people love tradition. - [Zooey] It's wonderful. 870 00:38:13,467 --> 00:38:15,567 What I love about Christmas was always 871 00:38:15,567 --> 00:38:17,667 -what we shared as a family growing up. -Uh-huh. 872 00:38:17,667 --> 00:38:19,967 And now with our families blended together, 873 00:38:19,967 --> 00:38:21,467 we still introduce some of my traditions 874 00:38:21,467 --> 00:38:23,767 and some of her traditions, and it just feels right. 875 00:38:23,767 --> 00:38:24,767 -Yeah. -Yeah. 876 00:38:24,767 --> 00:38:26,166 Again, unity. 877 00:38:26,166 --> 00:38:27,600 -[Zooey] That's right. Yes. -[Jonathan] Yeah, exactly. 878 00:38:27,667 --> 00:38:30,400 [First Lady] Speaking of family traditions. 879 00:38:30,467 --> 00:38:31,647 This is Joe's family tradition. 880 00:38:31,647 --> 00:38:32,000 This is Joe's family tradition. 881 00:38:33,567 --> 00:38:37,667 Santa would come during the night when everyone was asleep 882 00:38:37,667 --> 00:38:41,467 and put snow on all the needles of the trees, 883 00:38:41,467 --> 00:38:44,700 so the flocking this year, I incorporated that 884 00:38:44,767 --> 00:38:46,700 because it's Joe's family tradition. 885 00:38:46,767 --> 00:38:48,700 -Yeah. Family flocking. -That's wonderful. 886 00:38:48,767 --> 00:38:50,500 [all laughing] 887 00:38:51,200 --> 00:38:52,467 Well, come into the Red Room. 888 00:38:53,300 --> 00:38:54,367 [Jonathan] Oh, wow. 889 00:38:54,400 --> 00:38:56,400 [First Lady] This room represents faith, 890 00:38:57,066 --> 00:38:58,066 serenity. 891 00:38:58,066 --> 00:39:00,467 And you can see, uh, the light... 892 00:39:00,467 --> 00:39:01,647 - [Zooey] Yes. - [First Lady] ...with all the candles, 893 00:39:01,647 --> 00:39:02,000 - [Zooey] Yes. - [First Lady] ...with all the candles, 894 00:39:02,066 --> 00:39:04,867 and of course, the orchids, I love orchids. 895 00:39:04,867 --> 00:39:06,367 Aren't they beautiful? 896 00:39:06,367 --> 00:39:07,867 - [Zooey] They're so beautiful. - [Jonathan] So stunning. 897 00:39:07,867 --> 00:39:09,867 [Zooey] And I love the stain glass windows, 898 00:39:09,867 --> 00:39:12,567 and it's looks even more special at night. 899 00:39:12,567 --> 00:39:16,000 Faith has been a really important part of our life, 900 00:39:16,066 --> 00:39:20,467 so I think that those values, our values are reflected here, 901 00:39:20,467 --> 00:39:22,800 and I think it's faith that gives us strength. 902 00:39:22,867 --> 00:39:24,500 And I think, especially, at the holidays, 903 00:39:24,567 --> 00:39:26,300 -faith and family is so important. -Mmm-hmm. 904 00:39:26,367 --> 00:39:27,433 Yeah. 905 00:39:27,433 --> 00:39:31,000 So now I'd like to take to a very special room, 906 00:39:31,000 --> 00:39:31,647 We the Children. 907 00:39:31,647 --> 00:39:32,000 We the Children. 908 00:39:32,367 --> 00:39:33,800 If you'll come and follow me. 909 00:39:33,867 --> 00:39:35,400 -Yes, we love this room. -Yes. 910 00:39:39,567 --> 00:39:42,166 [First Lady] I wanna show you something very special, 911 00:39:42,166 --> 00:39:44,166 it's our gingerbread house, 912 00:39:44,166 --> 00:39:46,867 which is in itself amazing, 913 00:39:46,867 --> 00:39:50,967 but then we have Independence Hall in Philadelphia. 914 00:39:50,967 --> 00:39:54,200 We the People is represented in this as well. 915 00:39:54,266 --> 00:39:55,667 [Zooey] I love it so much. 916 00:39:55,667 --> 00:39:58,600 [First Lady] You know, the lights, I think it's really 917 00:39:58,667 --> 00:40:00,100 -spectacular. -[Zooey] It's spectacular. 918 00:40:00,166 --> 00:40:01,166 It truly is. 919 00:40:01,166 --> 00:40:01,647 I can, I can say this is, hands down, 920 00:40:01,647 --> 00:40:02,000 I can, I can say this is, hands down, 921 00:40:03,166 --> 00:40:07,000 the greatest gingerbread house I have ever seen in my life. 922 00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:08,667 [Zooey] I love to see Independence Hall. 923 00:40:08,667 --> 00:40:10,800 My father is from Philadelphia and you're from Philadelphia. 924 00:40:10,867 --> 00:40:12,967 [First Lady] Yeah, yeah. My hometown. 925 00:40:12,967 --> 00:40:16,066 [Zooey] And, you know, one of the most historic places. 926 00:40:16,066 --> 00:40:19,000 And did you notice the flags on top? 927 00:40:19,000 --> 00:40:20,867 [Jonathan] Yeah, little elements like that really mean a lot. 928 00:40:20,867 --> 00:40:21,800 [Zooey] Mmm-hmm. 929 00:40:21,867 --> 00:40:23,600 And I put this tree here. 930 00:40:23,667 --> 00:40:26,467 -That was my [laughs] -I put the other tree, I put that tree over there. 931 00:40:26,467 --> 00:40:29,000 Oh, this is, I love it, 'cause I put the tree over here. 932 00:40:29,000 --> 00:40:30,000 [both laughing] 933 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,300 And Joe put a tree, too. 934 00:40:31,367 --> 00:40:31,647 -So, so there it is, unity again. -Oh, I love that. 935 00:40:31,647 --> 00:40:32,000 -So, so there it is, unity again. -Oh, I love that. 936 00:40:35,600 --> 00:40:39,367 So come on over, and I wanna show you these trees done by 937 00:40:39,367 --> 00:40:42,400 the State Teachers of the Year and their students. 938 00:40:43,867 --> 00:40:46,900 Which means so much to me as a educator. 939 00:40:46,967 --> 00:40:51,100 And so we contacted all the teachers of the year, 940 00:40:51,100 --> 00:40:54,266 and they had their students 941 00:40:54,266 --> 00:40:58,400 make self-portraits and sent them. 942 00:40:58,467 --> 00:41:01,567 You know, I always said I wanted to celebrate teachers, 943 00:41:01,567 --> 00:41:01,647 so this is just another way 944 00:41:01,647 --> 00:41:02,000 so this is just another way 945 00:41:04,166 --> 00:41:07,400 that we can bring teachers into the White House 946 00:41:07,467 --> 00:41:10,767 and really focus on the importance of education. 947 00:41:10,767 --> 00:41:11,967 [Zooey] Yeah. 948 00:41:11,967 --> 00:41:13,867 [First Lady] And then, of course, all the books, 949 00:41:13,867 --> 00:41:16,667 and I hear that you had a hand in this, too. 950 00:41:16,667 --> 00:41:20,166 Yeah, I was working with Robbie in the woodshop, we built these books, 951 00:41:20,166 --> 00:41:22,767 and then we send them up to the calligraphy room. 952 00:41:22,767 --> 00:41:24,967 [Zooey] And I helped Becky and Lee Ann 953 00:41:24,967 --> 00:41:27,400 do a little of the detail painting. 954 00:41:27,467 --> 00:41:30,000 [First Lady] Well, you did a great job, look at this. 955 00:41:30,066 --> 00:41:31,647 These are beautiful, and of course, 956 00:41:31,647 --> 00:41:32,000 These are beautiful, and of course, 957 00:41:32,367 --> 00:41:36,767 we have Commander and Willow reading their books, too. 958 00:41:36,767 --> 00:41:37,834 [Zooey] So sweet. 959 00:41:37,867 --> 00:41:40,367 Another thing that we have is our family stockings. 960 00:41:41,800 --> 00:41:44,500 A tradition in my family was always 961 00:41:44,567 --> 00:41:47,467 an orange in the toe of the stocking. 962 00:41:47,467 --> 00:41:50,166 And that was from my grandmother because 963 00:41:50,166 --> 00:41:51,900 growing up during the Depression, 964 00:41:51,967 --> 00:41:53,767 they didn't have a lot of fruit, 965 00:41:53,767 --> 00:41:56,967 and so that was a very special gift to get, 966 00:41:56,967 --> 00:41:59,800 and so, that's why I always put 967 00:41:59,867 --> 00:42:01,647 an orange in the toe of the stocking. 968 00:42:01,647 --> 00:42:02,000 an orange in the toe of the stocking. 969 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:04,100 [Zooey] We would always get tangerines. 970 00:42:04,166 --> 00:42:05,166 Again, it's the tradition. 971 00:42:05,166 --> 00:42:06,367 -I think it's so wonderful to see it. -Yeah. 972 00:42:06,367 --> 00:42:07,367 -[Zooey] It is. -Mmm-hmm. 973 00:42:07,367 --> 00:42:09,867 You vision for everything was just exquisite. 974 00:42:09,867 --> 00:42:12,166 Well, thank you, I had a little help, too. 975 00:42:12,166 --> 00:42:14,767 -I mean, it wasn't just me, it was a team, -[Jonathan] Yeah. 976 00:42:14,767 --> 00:42:17,400 a team of people who came together. 977 00:42:17,467 --> 00:42:19,467 -Thank you so much for having us Dr. Biden. -Thank you. 978 00:42:19,467 --> 00:42:21,100 -Come back. -Aw, we would love to come back. 979 00:42:21,166 --> 00:42:22,667 [First Lady] Aw, thanks. Thank you. 980 00:42:22,667 --> 00:42:24,166 -Happy holidays. -You as well. 981 00:42:24,166 --> 00:42:25,467 -[Zooey] Happy holidays. -[First Lady] Happy holidays. 982 00:42:37,367 --> 00:42:40,066 Merry Christmas and happy holidays 983 00:42:40,066 --> 00:42:44,000 to all Americans from the President and from me. 984 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:44,867 Thank you.