Christmas At The White House: An Oprah Special

December 13, 2009 at 10:00 PM on ABC

Oprah was welcomed to The White House by President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and the First Dog Bo.

Oprah's special presentation of "Christmas At The White House" gave viewers an exceptional look inside the home of the First Family as they prepare to celebrate a holiday filled with tradition. Oprah first met with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office before getting a tour of the People's House by First Lady Michelle Obama. Later in the program, Oprah sat down with the President individually and then later with his wife to ask questions about the living in the historic home, decisions and policies over the last year, marriage, family, and the holiday.

Oprah's special, "Christmas At The White House" featured the following highlights:

• While in the Oval Office, Oprah spoke to President Obama about his view of the new playground, his personal photos in the room, his thoughts when he first sat at the historic desk, and his most memorable moments in the office so far.
  
  
• First Lady Michelle Obama introduced Oprah to the family dog, Bo, before proceeding though the People's House to the State Dining Room, the Red Room, and the Blue Room before viewing the Grand Tree.
  
  
• When Oprah sat down with the President, she asked him to grade himself over the last year and he awarded a solid B plus to his efforts.
  
  
• The Obama's stressed respect and trust as the solid foundation of their marriage.

• When asked if Santa will visit The White House, both the President and First Lady agreed that indeed he would, and likely in the Yellow Room where there is a chimney.
  
  
• Shifting gears to a polling discussion, Oprah wondered if President Obama was concerned with his drop in the approval rating, and he responded that he would rather do what is right than play to the polls.
  
  
• Are there any new traditions the Obama's are bringing to The White House this holiday season? They revealed that their home traditions would be the same as always, but that it appears they will be having more parties than in terms past.