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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.)

3,015 posted on 12/03/2004 4:55:57 PM PST by Darlin' ("I will not forget this wound to my country." President George W Bush, 20 Sept 2001)

It took more than 51 volunteers working practically around the clock since Thanksgiving to prepare and hang the 245 wreaths, 221 bows, 660 feet of garland and hundreds of ornaments on the 41 White House Christmas trees. Approximately 44,000 lucky tourists in groups of 10 or more will get to view the decorations and another 6,500 people have been invited to the White House for receptions during the holiday season.

3,016 posted on 12/03/2004 5:06:05 PM PST by Darlin' ("I will not forget this wound to my country." President George W Bush, 20 Sept 2001)