Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"On Christmas eve I am expecting that the Choir of the First Congregational Church will sing at the north portico of the White House the same as they did last year."

"The only difference, which will be apparent to all of you, is that three of us will be present rather than four, as in the past."

"I expect the observance of the holidays will be about the same as usual."

"I think he will be home on Sunday morning."