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Christmas at the White House Through Early Presidencies
The article recalls Christmas traditions at the White House from Adams to Lincoln, noting Mrs. Adams’ dissatisfaction with unfinished rooms, Jefferson’s simple style, Madison’s festive entertainments, Madison’s eight-year glitter, the Octagon House period, Adams’ frugality, Jackson’s Tennessee style, and Lincoln era tree festivities including gifts for White House staff.
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White House
President Adams
John Adams
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Washington
Congress
Georgetown
Adams
Quincy
Mass
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Monticello
Martha
James Madison
Dolly
Mrs. Madison
Madison
Nine‘teenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Quincy Adams
Santa Claus
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
Emily Donelson
Jackson
Lincoln
William
Tad
Washington Star