Each year a new White House Christmas ornament is designed based on a historical theme. You can order designs from previous years as well to complete your collection. All ornaments are Made in America from solid brass with a 24 kt. gold finish. The proceeds from the sale of these ornaments help support the White House Historical Association’s mission of education, preservation and restoration of the White House. Of the previous White House ornaments, 25 honored presidents starting with George Washington.
About the 2011 Ornament Design
The 2011 White House Christmas ornament celebrates the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States (1901–1909), and his family and highlights the return of children to the White House after a long period of absence. With the arrival of the Roosevelt’s, six children would call the White House “home” and filled it with excitement and life as well as a rooster, a pony, parrots, snakes, dogs, cats and guinea pigs.Purchasing Tip
Please note that third party sellers of the ornaments buy them at a discount rates and sometimes sell them at inflated prices. Single ornaments should cost $19.00 or less and are available online at the White House Historical Association website or at various gift shops in Washington, DC.Personalized Greeting Cards
The White House Historical Association has partnered with Design Master Associates to offer a personalized greeting card (as shown above) to complement the White House ornament. This partner sells the ornament for the same price as the official organization, plus the small fee for the personalized greeting cards available online at www.TheWhiteHouseOrnament.comLooking for more Washington themed gift ideas? See my guide to Washington DC Gifts and Souvenirs
