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Updated: 2004-12-03 10:30
U.S. President Bush and his wife wave standing beside Santa Claus

U.S. President Bush and his wife wave standing beside Santa Claus  

 

U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush wave while standing beside Santa Claus, played by TV personality Willard Scott, at the Christmas Pageant of Peace on the Ellipse next to the White House December 2, 2004. During the pageant, the President and first lady assisted two children in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.(Reuters)

 

Vocabulary:
 

pageant: an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes(盛会,游行)

 
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