December 24, 2014 10:38 AM EST
A n iconic part of the Christmas season is sending and receiving holiday cards, and politicians are no exception. Here are cards from six politicians this year, ranging from the standard posed shot to the vice president plunging into whitewater rapids.
This card from the Obama family is an invitation to their holiday reception at the White House. Dogs in the snow are always crowd-pleasers, especially what we assume is the First Dog himself, Bo-bama. The Biden family took an alternate route on the Christmas card this year, opting for an action shot instead of a formal family photo. Sen. Ted Cruz and his family went with the tasteful portrait for their holiday card, quoting Psalm 13:5 on the inside of the note. Rep. John Dingell and his wife used the text of their holiday e-card to pay tribute to Maya Angelou, who died in May. Ohio Gov. John Kasich and his family festively color-coordinated their card, from the red border to his wife's bracelet, the chair and his daughter's dress. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's family went with a laid-back vibe on their card, from his wife's relaxed posed to the caption, which says it all: "Oh what fun." More Must-Reads From TIME The 100 Most Influential People of 2024 The Revolution of Yulia Navalnaya 6 Compliments That Land Every Time What's the Deal With the Bitcoin Halving? If You're Dating Right Now , You're Brave: Column The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet Fallout Is a Brilliant Model for the Future of Video Game Adaptations Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time