Google is helping political geeks ring in the holidays with a new kind of peek inside the White House via virtual reality.
The VR tour of the presidential abode shows the structure decked out in Christmas trimmings, backed by a narration that explains the history of the White House during the holidays. Most of the virtual tour uses static imagery, but a few moments offer full motion video, including a cameo by President Barack Obama's favorite furry friend, Bo.
The building's décor, assembled by a team of 89 volunteers, was accented by several special rooms decorated by fashion designers. Among the fashionistas, who were hand-picked by First Lady Michelle Obama, are the team from Opening Ceremony, Carolina Herrera, Kenzo and Duro Olowu.