MSNBC Fireside History With Michael Beschloss December 25, 2021 11:21:00
>> the east room became the centerpiece, and this cake specialist made special sculptures for the mantel pieces. whimsical special creations way too special to eat. the blue room was covered with 2,700 lights and over 2,000 handmade garlands. 344 wreaths were hung. 843 bows were tied. slowly, assurely it was transformed. >> white house staffers, artisans from all over the country and hundreds of volunteers have been working since last january to deck these halls and in the next few weeks plenty of creatures will be stirring around here. an estimated 20,000 visitors are expected to walk through...
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