Reagan Christmas Trees
Posted on December 9th, 2009 by JeanI’ve just returned from a visit with my sister. One of the highlights of the trip was touring the Reagan Library in southern California. From Nov. 18th to Jan. 10th the Library displays 26 Christmas trees representing the countries President Reagan visited while in office.
My sis was right. I have forgotten which trees are from which countries, but one thing is for certain. They are all gorgeous! I hope you enjoy this tremendous photo blog.
Coffee beans on the Columbian tree.
Snake on Indonesian tree.
My favorite tree.
• What tops your tree?
• Do you have any unusual ornaments?
Comment By: Gary
December 9th, 2009 at 7:12 am
WOW….those are all AWESOME trees! Thanks for sharing those Jean.
You shaking hands with Mr. Reagan cracked me up!
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 7:15 am
He had his hand out. I didn’t want to blow him off. LOL!
Thanks, Gary! They were so gorgeous!
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Gary Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Sorry Jean but this response gets a “DIR-TY”.
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Comment By: Dennis the Vizsla
December 9th, 2009 at 9:00 am
That’s quite a collection of trees! We haven’t done a tree here the last few years, on the theory that Dennis would knock it down and destroy it …
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 9:12 am
I can understand that. For a few years, we had to place the Christmas tree outside on the deck so the girls wouldn’t destroy it. Happy Holidays to you!
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Comment By: Nadezhda Konovalova
December 9th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Wow! They all so beautiful! Maybe Mexico would be my favorite, but it’s so hard to choose. 🙂
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 10:15 am
It was gorgeous. I wonder how they mounted that large cross on the side.
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Comment By: Era
December 9th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Those trees are fabulous! I really like the various tree toppers ussed by the different countries.
When my kids were in pre school they used to make ornaments every year. When they were really young our tree was only decorated with those school made decorations and non breakable decorations from the dollar store. Now that they are older and less destructive, um, I mean less prone to accidents, we have started using some glass ornaments. Unfortunately we forgot our decorations in the attic of our old house so we have to start over this year.
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
I’m going to have to keep my eyes peeled for a peacock tree topper!
We’re still using the non-breakable ornaments. Ooooh, glass ornaments. I can hardly wait for that.
Oh, Era, I’m so sorry you have to start from scratch this year!
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Comment By: Just a Mom
December 9th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Those were beautiful! I envy you getting to go to the Ronald Reagan Library. I would love to visit there!
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
It is such a cool library, Just A Mom. They have an Air Force One and Marine One, a pub, 2 gift shops, gifts from dignitaries, movies from Reagan’s acting days, and even the x-ray from when he was shot.
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Comment By: sweetiegirlz
December 9th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Love love love the photos. all beautiful trees. Our tree is pretty sad really. eventually, we’ll have to get new stuff. thanks for sharing your experience with us!!!
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
You’re welcome, Sweetiegirlz! I loved sharing the experience with you.
Do you have any recommendations for low-light photography? They wouldn’t allow any flash.
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Comment By: Jean Has Been Shopping
December 10th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Bwahahahahaha, Gary!
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Comment By: Jessica Lee Binder
December 11th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Lucky you in Southern CA! I’m freezing over here. The different trees are awesome!
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 11th, 2009 at 8:42 am
LOL, Jessica! There was a nip in the air. I had to don a cape one night.
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Comment By: Tammy
December 11th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
What an awesome experience; especially at Christmas time! I loved the trees! China’s display was gorgeous and loving those pandas. I’m not so sure about Indonesia. I don’t think I could put snakes in my tree. LOL
I think you’ve seen my tree topper. It’s a Moravian star.
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 12th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
You tree topper is gorgeous, Tammy!
I doubt I could put snakes in my tree either, but I could go for one of those peacocks.
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Comment By: Sherri
December 11th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Really beautiful trees!
Just have a bow that I made that tops my tree. All my special ornaments are in storage boxes at my mom’s in Ohio. I’ll have to remember to look for them when I go home for Christmas.
Thanks for sharing those beautiful pics Jean!
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 12th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
You’re welcome, Sherri! I’ll bet the tree-top bow you made is lovely.
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Comment By: Brigita
December 13th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Great pics Jean. I took my parents there years ago when I was still living in Pt. Mugu and with Craig. I think right before I started working at Bullhead…they had a Lithuanian tree there that year. Nice museum huh?
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 13th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Oh gosh, I loved it! Quite impressive that Air Force One, Marine One, and a motorcade are there!
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Comment By: Doraz
December 15th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Happy 5th birthday to your daughter! Have fun today! 🙂
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Jean Has Been Shopping Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Thank you so much Doraz!
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