Christmas at the White House has always been a colorful affair.
Not only because the official residence is decorated thematically each December -- this year's theme is "A Timeless Affair" -- but also because of it's notable residents.
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Some of the best Christmas moments captured by UPI photographers at the White House include:
Nancy Reagan posing with Mr. T as Santa Claus
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Mr. T, star of the TV show the "A-Team," poses as Santa Claus December 12, 1983 to help First Lady Nancy Reagan unveil the White House Christmas decorations. File Photo by Larry Rubenstein/UPI
A young Caroline Kennedy walking by an enormous Christmas tree
A 5-year old Caroline Kennedy walks past a richly decorated Christmas tree at the White House in Washington during the 1962 Christmas season. File Photo by The White House/UPI
Carter leaving an unlit light for Iranian hostages at the National Tree Lighting
President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and their daughter Amy greet Santa Claus on December 13, 1979, as they arrive at the Ellipse behind the White House to light the National Christmas Tree. When the tree was turned on, only one star at the top ignited, and Carter promised the rest would be turned on as soon as the 50 American hostages in Iran would be returned home to the United States safely. File Photo/UPI
Bill and Hillary Clinton reading "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" to school children
President Bill Clinton reads "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" to school children in the East Room of the White House, December 22, 1995 in Washington, D.C. File Photo/UPI
President George W. Bush calling members of the Armed Forces on Christmas Eve
President George W. Bush makes Christmas Eve telephones calls to members of the Armed Forces on December 24, 2006. File Photo by Eric Draper/White House/UPI
Nancy Reagan welcoming the 1985 Christmas tree
Nancy Reagan welcomes the arrival of the 1985 White House Christmas tree as it is trundled along outside the Executive Mansion December 4, 1985. File Photo by Doug Mills/UPI
Decorations made to look like the first pets
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A replica of Bo, the Obama's dog, made from recycled plastic bags is seen alongside other holiday decorations during a holiday preview at the White House in Washington on November 30, 2011. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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