Six-year-old Carolyn Hoagland (C) laugh

Six-year-old Carolyn Hoagland (C) laughs with other children of active duty military personnel while awaiting the arrival of First Lady Michell Obama during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. The White House chose a theme of "Shine, Give, Share" celebrating the countless ways we can lift up those around us. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Decorations reflect in a mirror in the G

Decorations reflect in a mirror in the Green Room during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. The White House chose a theme of "Shine, Give, Share" celebrating the countless ways we can lift up those around us. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Children of active duty military service members make handmade cookie Christmas ornaments in the State Dining Room during the first viewing of the White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The decorations' theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Cookies, including ones of Bo the family

Cookies, including ones of Bo the family dog, rest on a plate during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. The White House chose a theme of "Shine, Give, Share" celebrating the countless ways we can lift up those around us. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

The White House gingerbread house sits a

The White House gingerbread house sits among other decorations in the State Dining Room during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. The White House chose a theme of "Shine, Give, Share" celebrating the countless ways we can lift up those around us. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: First lady Michelle Obama (R) delivers remarks during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations with Gold Star Mother Jennifer Jackman, whose son Ryan Jackman was killed on active duty with the U.S. Marines in 2007, in the East Room November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The decorations' theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A potted tree surrounded by moss and flowers stands in a window in the East Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The decorations' theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Paper Christmas trees and a felt topiary of the first family's dog, Bo, sit in front of portraits of former presidents Calvin Coolidge and Grover Cleavland in the East Garden Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The official White House Christmas tree

The official White House Christmas tree stands in the Blue Room during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. The White House chose a theme of "Shine, Give, Share" celebrating the countless ways we can lift up those around us. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The Gold Star Families Tree stands in the East Landing during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The tree pays tribute to military service men and women who gave their lives to the nation and to their families, who can inscribe a cermaic gold star to decorate the tree. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A gingerbread house and poinsettias decorate a portrait of former first lady Hillary Clinton in the hallway on the ground floor during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Gold stars and ribbon hang from the ceiling of the hallway on the ground floor during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The Gold Star Families Tree stands in the East Landing during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The tree pays tribute to military service men and women who gave their lives to the nation and to their families, who can inscribe a ceramic gold star to decorate the tree. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: An example of the White House Christmas Card is on display in the East Garden Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Holiday garland is hung around doorways inside the East Visitor Entrance during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The decorations' theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Paper and real Christmas trees stand in front of a large statue of former President Abraham Lincoln in the East Garden Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Gold stars and ribbon hang from the ceiling of the hallway on the ground floor during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A topiary of the first family's dog, Bo, made from plastic sits in front of the fire place in the Library during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Large paper flower cutouts line the windows along the East Garden Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Large felt wreaths with paper flower cutouts line the windows along the East Garden Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The Vermeil Room is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The China Room is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A wire stand displays Christmas cards sent to the White House over the years in the Library during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The Vermeil Room is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A large Christmas tree stands to one side of the North Portico entrance in the Entrance Hall during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A Christmas tree stand in the window of the Library during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: An arrangement of seasonal flowers, fruit and foliage sit in a handmade cranberry-covered vase on a table in the middle of The Red Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The official White House Christmas tree, the centerpiece of the Blue Room, is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Honoring Blue Star families, the 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree is decorated with framed military medals and handmade holiday cards created by military children living on installations around the world. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: An arrangement of seasonal flowers, fruit and foliage sit in a handmade cranberry-covered vase in The Red Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A replica of the White House made from 400-pounds of gingerbread, white chocolate and marzipan is on display in the State Dining Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: An arrangement of seasonal flowers, fruit and foliage sit in a handmade cranberry-covered vase in The Red Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The official White House Christmas tree, the centerpiece of the Blue Room, is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Honoring Blue Star families, the 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree is decorated with framed military medals and handmade holiday cards created by military children living on installations around the world. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A replica of the White House made from 400-pounds of gingerbread, white chocolate and marzipan is on display in the State Dining Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The official White House Christmas tree, the centerpiece of the Blue Room, is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Honoring Blue Star families, the 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree is decorated with framed military medals and handmade holiday cards created by military children living on installations around the world. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A gingerbread house decorates a table below a portrait of former first lady Barbara Bush in the hallway on the ground floor during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Guests were treated to holiday cookies during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Handcrafed tabletop trees made from recycled aluminum decorate The Green Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Guests were treated to holiday cookies during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Large Christmas trees line the Cross Hall during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Handcrafed tabletop trees made from recycled aluminum decorate The Green Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Tiny figurines of the first family's dog, Bo, are at each place setting on the dinning table in The China Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The official White House Christmas tree, the centerpiece of the Blue Room, is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Honoring Blue Star families, the 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree is decorated with framed military medals and handmade holiday cards created by military children living on installations around the world. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A small reproduction of the first family's dog, Bo, made from buttons stands on a table in The Red Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: First lady Michelle Obama looks at handmade cookie Christmas ornaments made by children of active duty military service members in the State Dining Room during the White House Christmas holiday decoration press preview November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The decorations' theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Decorations adorn the hallway in the Eas

Decorations adorn the hallway in the East Wing during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. The White House chose a theme of "Shine, Give, Share" celebrating the countless ways we can lift up those around us. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The official White House Christmas tree, the centerpiece of the Blue Room, is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Honoring Blue Star families, the 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree is decorated with framed military medals and handmade holiday cards created by military children living on installations around the world. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama Welcomes Military Families To White House To View Holiday Decorations

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The official White House Christmas tree, the centerpiece of the Blue Room, is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Honoring Blue Star families, the 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree is decorated with framed military medals and handmade holiday cards created by military children living on installations around the world. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

A decoration on the Gold Star Christmas

A decoration on the Gold Star Christmas tree shows a Purple Heart during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. The White House chose a theme of "Shine, Give, Share" celebrating the countless ways we can lift up those around us. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)