Calvin Coolidge actually said...

I expect Mr. and Mrs. Stearns will be at the White House at that time.

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.

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...

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