Flowers decorate a table in the east room of the White House where a painting of former US President Theodore Roosevelt hangs during a press preview of the holiday decorations and receptions menu at the White House in Washington, DC, USA on 03 December 2008. This year's theme is 'A Red White and Blue Christmas.' The Bush's, during their last year at the White House, will play host to 60,000 guests during the holiday season. EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH