over $300,000 to study synchronized swimming in sea monkeys. next, 10,000. the senator says your government literally spent $10,000 to watch the grass grow. 387,000. your government spent that much of your money on swedish massages for rabbits. i m not making that up. swedish massages. each december the president and his family deck the white house halls and open the doors for dozens of parties and public tours. through the years, some heart warming traditions have developed and yes, endured. historian dan hanson just got back from visiting the white house and joins us now. good morning. good morning. what s unique this year at the white house?