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WATCH: The History of White House Holiday Traditions

Tonight, the White House Historical Association’s Matthew Costello joins FLARE to talk about the holidays at the White House.

Dec 08, 2025
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First Lady Pat Nixon stands next to the first White House gingerbread house. The gingerbread house in the White House has become an annual Christmas tradition since 1972. (Photo: White House)

The First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) presents the virtual program “The History of White House Holiday Traditions” with Matthew Costello, chief education officer for the White House Historical Association, at 7 p.m. ET on Monday.

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