Washington Photo Blog: Monday, Dec. 10, 2007

White House butlers prepare drinks at a staging area for a holiday party. In December President Bush and first lady Laura Bush host 25 holiday parties at the White House, entertaining over 12,000 guests.
Brooks Kraft / Corbis for TIME

Holiday Cheer

White House butlers prepare drinks at a staging area for a holiday party. In December President Bush and first lady Laura Bush host 25 holiday parties at the White House, entertaining over 12,000 guests.

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