which president banned christmas trees from the white house

As the legend goes, President Calvin Coolidge was responsible for banning Christmas trees from the White House during his presidency. He believed that the practice was a waste of money and that the White House should not be associated with such a religious holiday. Instead, he replaced the traditional Christmas tree with a large cactus in the Oval Office. However, this did not go over well with the American public, and after a public outcry, the ban was quickly lifted.