Hanging Out for the Holidays

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, December 18, 2013             Featured Hanging Out for the Holidays Tomorrow, December 19 at 12:30 p.m. ET, take a peek at the White House holiday decorations through a Google+ Hangout. During this live event from the State Floor, White House pastry chef Bill Yosses and florist Laura Dowling will discuss this year's décor and answer questions from young people around the country. We look forward to seeing you! Click here and find out how to join in. First Lady Michelle Obama and children of military families participate in a craft project in the State Dining Room during the White House holiday press preview, Dec. 4, 2013. Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses helps children decorate Springerle cookie ornaments. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)       Top Stories How Obamacare Helps the LGBT Community The Affordable Care Act has the potential to transform the lives of countless LGBT people and improve the health and well-being of our community -- for generations to come. READ MORE 2013 White House Holiday Social On Monday, Pinners, Instagramers and White House Twitter followers from near and far gathered at the White House to take in the 2013 holiday decorations and learn about what goes in to transforming the People's House for this special time of year. READ MORE The First Lady Reads "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" at the Children's National Medical Center Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama visited Children's National Medical Center with Bo and Sunny where she read "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" to a group of children. READ MORE         Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:00 AM: The President meets members of the Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies 12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 2:05 PM: The President and the First Lady receives the Presidential Daily Briefing   Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to Email Address Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111