Simon Doonan encounters challenges when called on to decorate the White House for Christmas, a man is hesitant to work with a ‘Hollywood’ style church in his neighborhood, a Jewish girl meets Santa, and a boy thinks his dreams have finally come true when he gets an exotic pet.

Holiday Special 2014: Monkeys, Megachurches, and First Elves

Simon Doonan

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Hedda Lettuce ornament on The White House tree.

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Christmas decorations at The White House.

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The White House Christmas tree, decorated by Simon Doonan.

Mark Redmond

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Mark Redmond's newest book, 'Called: A Memoir'

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Holiday Special 2014: Monkeys, Megachurches, and First Elves

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Simon Doonan encounters challenges when called on to decorate the White House for Christmas, a man is hesitant to work with a ‘Hollywood’ style church in his neighborhood, a Jewish girl meets Santa, and a boy thinks his dreams have finally come true when he gets an exotic pet.

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