WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 26: The 2007 White House Christmas Tree arrives at the White House November 26, 2007 in Washington, DC. The Fraser fir, presented by Joe Freeman and Linda Jones of Mistletoe Meadows Christmas Tree Farm in Laurel Springs, North Carolina, will be placed in the Blue Room as part of the White House Christmas decorations. Getty Images logo Getty Images 24 months ago

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 26: The 2007 White House Christmas Tree arrives at the White House November 26, 2007 in Washington, DC. The Fraser fir, presented by Joe Freeman and Linda Jones of Mistletoe Meadows Christmas Tree Farm in Laurel Springs, North Carolina, will be placed in the Blue Room as part of the White House Christmas decorations.

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