During the National Christmas Tree Lighting at the White House Thursday night, President Barack Obama attempted to keep things light by breaking it down with Santa Claus. He gave ‘ol Saint Nick an enthusiastic high-five, and then the President started grooving, basically moving his hands, which were in a thumbs-up position, from side to side, before dancing his way off the stage.
At one point, you can even see Santa saying something to the President. Maybe it was in response to Obama’s Christmas list, which we imagine is made up of requests like more bipartisan cooperation in Congress, or coal in the stockings of those who have challenged his authority.
Secret Service agents stand in front of a Christmas tree at the North Portico of the White House.Brooks Kraft—CorbisHoliday decorations in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden of of the White House.Brooks Kraft—CorbisA portrait of President Lincoln in the State Dining Room at the White House is surrounded by holiday decorations. Brooks Kraft—CorbisA member of the military stands near holiday decorations at the White House.Brooks Kraft—CorbisA military officer stands near holiday lights decorating a hallway in the White House. Brooks Kraft—CorbisThe official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room at the White House. The 18 foot tree has over 2000 ornaments. A total of 26 Christmas trees are part of the decorations. Brooks Kraft—CorbisA portrait of former first lady Nancy Reagan next to holiday decorations in the East Wing of the White House.Brooks Kraft—CorbisA dress mannequin in the shape of a Christmas tree in the Vermeil Room at the White House.Brooks Kraft—CorbisU.S. first lady Michelle Obama decorates holiday crafts with military children at the State Dining Room of the White House. The first lady hosted military families to preview the holiday decorations, which are themed
'A Children's Winter Wonderland' this year.Brooks Kraft—CorbisWhite House waiters during a preview of the holiday decorations at the White House. Brooks Kraft—CorbisThe official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room at the White House. The 18 foot tree has over 2000 ornaments.Brooks Kraft—CorbisHoliday decorations at the White House.Brooks Kraft—CorbisA sound technician works amongst holiday decorations at the White House.Brooks Kraft—CorbisFigures of the Obama's two dogs in front of a gingerbread White House, as part of the holiday decorations at the WHite House.Brooks Kraft—Corbis
