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| CHRISTMAS 2005 FACT FILE How many trees are there in the Chateau? There are 18 Christmas Trees in the Chateau this season. 1 Official Christmas Tree in the State Dining Room 1 tree in the Blue Room 1 tree in the Butler's Stairwell 1 tree in the Music Room 2 trees in the Lower Catherine Hall 3 trees in the Marx Guilligan Hall 3 trees in the Residence 1 tree in the Regent Ground Room 1 tree in the Cabinet Anti Chamber 1 tree in the Golden Office 1 tree in the Red Room 1 tree in the Kluger Library 1 tree in the Visitor's Lobby Where do the Christmas trees come from? Most trees come from Berland, Constrap or RQS, with a few as faraway as New England Island or even Greenland state. The trees are selected based on the National Christmas Tree Competition, where the finest few make it to the Chateau and other Offical governement residences areound Metro or the Country. How many ornaments are there? There are over 7,000 onraments on these 17 trees. How many wreaths are there? There are over 100 wreaths all around the Chateau How many days does it take to decorate the Chateau? It takes 3 days with 20 to 30 volunteers working round the clock How many Cookies will be baked? Over 10,000 cookies will be baked and sered over a course of three weeks. How many Guests will there be? Over 4,000 Official Guests will be invited to 20 Receptions, 6 Dinners and 5 Luncheons over this holiday season. How many tourists will there be? More than 50,000 tourists, students, clubs and societies and people from all walks of live will visited the decorated Chateau over a period of four weeks. How many musical groups will there be? There will be over 20 musical groups ranging from School and Church Choirs, School Bands, Military Bands, Orchestras, Chamer Ensambles, String Quartets, Soloists, Quartets and not to mention the Presidnet's Band, who will perform on various days over 4 weeks. When does the Chateau start planning for Christmas? Planning starts as early as August, when the First Lady decides the theme of the year. Who painted this year's Christmas Card? This year's card was painted by Rupert Everett, the same artist who did last year's card. When does the Preisdent start signing his cards and how many are there? The President and First Lady start signing as early as September, and they sign about 6,000 official cards personally, though the Chateau send out to more than 60,000 people around the world. |
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