Elegant Christmas decor from the decked-out homes of those who made political, business, and military history—Now updated with new photography and a new project. Here is Christmas decorating, history, architecture, and interior design wrapped in one sparkling package. More than 300 gorgeous images provide a leisurely look at historic house interiors magically decorated for Christmas. Begin with the foreword by Christopher Radko, famed re-creator of vintage Christmas ornaments.Tour historic holiday homes from Filoli to C olonial Williamsburg and look inside San Antonio's most beautiful house—the Spanish Governor's Palace.Nearby in Midland, Texas, is the ranch-style childhood home of the Bushes—two future US presidents, a first lady, and two state governors. There is something for everyone, from the modest dwelling of Canadian WW I flying ace Billy Bishop, to the "castle" of Edsel Ford of Ford Motors fame, and decorating styles from contemporary to period correct.