The traditional gingerbread replica of the White House was created by the new head pastry chef and is in keeping with the musical theme. He used sheets of gingerbread and 150 pounds of chocolate, including chocolate miniatures of the Marine Corps band on the rooftop, and five vignettes of songs such as "Frosty the Snowman," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" and "Toyland" and all feature Barney playing with the Bushes' pet cat, Willie. (The cat, originally called India, was rechristened in 2001 after protests from India's ruling party.)
