Posing as Santa Claus, "Mr. T." gets a kiss from Nancy Reagan as he helped her unveil the White House Christmas decorations. (UPI PHOTO/Larry Rubenstein/FILES)
Five year old Caroline Kennedy admires Christmas tree at the White House in 1962
A 5-year old Caroline Kennedy walks past a richly decorated Christmas tree at the White House in Washington during the 1962 Christmas season. (UPI Photo/The White House/Files)
President And Mrs. Bush Attend Children's Holiday Reception in Washington
U.S. President George W. Bush sings into a microphone offered by Nathaniel Miller of the Sweet Heaven Kings of the United House of Prayer For All People church during the Children's Holiday Reception and Performance on the State Floor of the White House December 8, 2008 in Washington, DC. The reception is for children whose parents are serving in the United States military and can not be with them for the Christmas holiday. (UPI Photo/Chip Somodevilla/POOL)
A photo of the family of Lyndon Baines and Lady Bird Johnson, with their two daughters Luci Baines (L) and Lynda Bird (R). The photo was taken during the Christmas season, mid 1950s. (UPI Photo)
A Theodore Roosevelt themed Christmas ornament is seen on the 2008 White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington on December 3, 2008. The theme for this year's holiday decorations in "A Red, White And Blue Christmas." (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
President Ronald and Mrs. Nancy Reagan pose for photographers holding a gift in front of the Christmas Tree at the White House. The Reagans will spend Christmas with their family in Washington (UPI PHOTO/Rich Lipski/FILES)
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand by the White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room of the White House on December 13, 1961. November 22, 2008 marks the 45th anniversary of the day President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. (UPI Photo/Robert Knudsen /John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum)
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush attend a a children's holiday reception at the White House
U.S. President George W. Bush smiles next to Malik Lawson (L), 7, as he and First Lady Laura Bush attend a children's holiday reception and performance at the White House in Washington on December 3, 2007. (UPI Photo/Yuri Gripas).
Amy Carter lights the National Christmas Tree in 1978
President Carter waves to the crowd as his daughter Amy lights the National Christmas tree in ceremonies on the Ellipse behind the White House on December 14, 1978. (UPI Photo/Nick Pergola/Files)
President and Nancy Reagan with Dog Rex lighting National Christmas Tree
President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan with their dog Rex light the 30-foot living National Christmas Tree December 12, 1985 from the back of the White House. (UPI PHOTO/FILES)
President Clinton reads "T'was the Night Before Christmas" to school children in the East room of the White House, December 22, in Washington, D.C. The reading is a Christmas time tradition.
2007 White House decorations unveiled in Washington
First Lady Laura Bush shows the 2007 White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room during the preview of the 2007 White House Christmas Decorations in Washington on November 29, 2007. (UPI Photo/Ron Sachs/POOL)
Jimmy Carter and family parrtially light the National Christmas Tree
President Jimmy Carter, the First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and 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. (UPI Photo/Files)
Nancy Reagan at Arrival of the 1985 White House 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. The 20-foot Fraser fir, grown in Ash County, North Carolina, will stand in the Blue Room during the holiday season. (UPI PHOTO/Doug Mills/FILES)
Nancy Reagan Takes First Look at White House Christmas Tree
First Lady Nancy Reagan takes her first look at the 24-foot Fraser Fir, the 1982 White House Christmas Tree. The tree grown in Ashe County, North Carolina, will stand in the Blue Room. (UPI PHOTO/Don Rypka/FILES)
An "Alf" puppet from the television TV show of the same name ALF, entertains First Lady Nancy Reagan and children attending a Christmas party at the White House December 14, 1987. The party was given for children of diplomats. (UPI PHOTO/THE WHITE HOUSE)
WAP99120833 - 08 DECEMBER 1999 - WASHINGTON, DC, USA: President Clinton laughs during a sing-along with the audience after the lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Elipse in Washington, December 8. Opera soprana Renee Fleming, left, singer Wayne Newton, right, and Fred Sanger, 11, center, joined the President on the stage. jr/jr/Joel Rennich UPI
First Lady Nancy Reagan receives the White House Christmas tree on the South Lawn of the White House December 17, 1987 from the National Christmas Tree Association. Gloria Sundback of the Shepherdstown, WV delivers the tree that she grew and gave to the White House. (UPI PHOTO/Jeff Franko/FILES)
Nancy Reagan with Emanuel Lewis on Lap at White House Christmas Party for Children of Diplomatic Corps
First Lady Nancy Reagan, with television actor Emanuel Lewis on her lap, applauds along with NBC-TV's weatherman Willard Scott, dressed as Santa, during her annual part for the 350 children of the Washington diplomat corps. (UPI PHOTO/Vince Mannino/FILES)
Nancy Reagan plants a kiss on the cheek of Santa Claus, better known as Larry Hagman.
Nancy Reagan launches the Christmas season at the White House 12/9/1985 with a kiss for Santa Claus, also known as Larry Hagman, who stars as J.R. Ewing in TV's "Dallas." The first lady told reporters that this year's theme is an "old fashioned turn of the century Christmas." (UPI Photo)
Nancy Reagan Talks to Child on Tricycle at Children's Hospital
First Lady Nancy Reagan visits the Children's Hospital December 14, 1983 and talks to Angela Danford, 6, of Sunderland, MD as she rides her tricycle. (UPI PHOTO/Larry Rubenstein/FILES)
"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. (UPI PHOTO/Larry Rubenstein/FILES)
WAP2001120308 - 03 DECEMBER 2001 - WASHINGTON, DC, USA: First Lady Laura Bush stands before the 2001 ginger bread house in the Dinning Room of the White House in Washington, DC on December 3, 2001. mk/Michael Kleinfeld UPI
WAP2002120511 - WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- First Lady Laura Bush describes the Christmas decorations in the East Room of the White House on Dec. 5, 2002. The theme for this year is All Creatures Great and Small, with an emphasis on Presidential pets. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI
WAP2002120203 - WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- First Lady Laura Bush, with Ed and Cindy Hedlund, survey the White House Christmas Tree as it arrives at the North Portico on Dec. 2, 2002. The 18-foot Noble fir was grown by the Hedlunds in Elma, Washington. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI
FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH SHOWS OFF CHRISTMAS CHEER AT WHITE HOUSE
First Lady Laura Bush shows members of the press around the East Room of the White House which has been decorated for the holidays, on December 4, 2003 in Washington. (UPI Photo/Michael Kleinfeld)
Members of the Washington Ballet perform part of "The Nutcracker" for some children of U.S. troops in the East Room of the White House on December 8, 2003. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
President George W. Bush takes a picture with a girl with First Lady Laura Bush after they hosted a party for some children of U.S. troops in the East Room of the White House on December 8, 2003. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand in front of the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room of the White House on December 5 2004. 350 musical instrument ornaments adorn the Blue Room tree. (UPI Photo/Eric Draper/White House)
OFFICIAL PORTRAIT OF PRESIDENT WITH CHRISTMAS TREE IN WASHINGTON
Celebrating the 2007 holiday season, President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand for a portrait in front of the Christmas tree in the Blue Room of the White House. (UPI Photo/Eric Draper/White House)
President and Nancy Reagan Give Dog Lucky Christmas Present
President and Mrs. Nancy Reagan give their new pup, Lucky, his Christmas present, a chew bone, a day early in the family quarters at the White House December 24, 1984. The First Family will spend Christmas at the White House before flying to California December 27, 1984 to spend the New Year's holiday in Palm Springs, CA. (UPI PHOTO/Mal Langsdon/FILES)
Nancy Reagan at White House Christmas Party for Children of Diplomatic Corps
Nancy Reagan at a White House Christmas party for children of ambassadors. Her interest in clothes has given the fashion industry a boost. (UPI PHOTO/FILES)
Jimmy Carter holds granddaughter at Christmas party
President Jimmy Carter holds his granddaughter Sarah at a Christmas party for diplomatic children in the East Room of the White House on December 17, 1980. The party is the first of many parties the Carters will host before Christmas. (UPI Photo/Darryl Heikes/Files)
President Clinton hugs his wife First Lady Hillary Rodham before reading "T'was the Night Before Christmas" to school children in the East room of the White House, December 22, in Washington, D.C. The reading is a Christmas time tradition. Santa Claus and Rudolph, the raindeer, look on.
The White House Christmas Tree arrives in Washington
First Lady Laura Bush welcomes the arrival of the White House Christmas Tree at the North Portico of the White House in Washington on November 30, 2008. (UPI Photo/Dennis Brack/Pool)
U.S. President George W. Bush passes a wreath on the colonnade in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington en route to Camp David for Christmas on December 21, 2007. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)