There’s no denying it—this holiday season, the Obama family just might have taken home the prize for the cutest Christmas card! On Christmas Day, former President Barack Obama took to Twitter to spread some holiday cheer to his 98 million followers. And let me tell you, the photo he shared? Pure magic. In it, Barack, Michelle, and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, are surrounded by adorable little kids dressed as Christmas elves. It’s the kind of image that instantly warms your heart and puts a smile on your face.

On behalf of the Obama family, Merry Christmas! We wish you joy and peace this holiday season. pic.twitter.com/CNFUZrhrBj
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 25, 2017
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In his tweet, Barack shared a heartfelt message: “On behalf of the Obama family, Merry Christmas! We wish you joy and peace this holiday season.” That simple yet powerful message resonated with millions, earning the post over a million likes and more than 200,000 retweets. It’s clear that people can’t get enough of the Obamas’ charm and warmth, especially during this special time of year.

A Family Reunion to Remember

It’s truly delightful to see the Obama family all together again, especially with Malia home from college for the holidays. As a proud dad, Barack has been very open about the emotional challenges of saying goodbye to his eldest daughter when she started at Harvard University earlier that year. At an event, he admitted, “For those of us who have daughters, it just happens so fast. I dropped Malia off at college, and it felt a little bit like open-heart surgery.”

He went on to describe the bittersweet moment, saying, “I was proud that I didn’t cry in front of her, but on the way back, the secret service was looking straight ahead, pretending they weren’t hearing me as I sniffled and blew my nose. It was rough.” That’s a parenting moment so many of us can relate to—it’s that mix of pride and sadness that comes with watching our kids grow up and spread their wings.

Not All Holiday Photos Are Created Equal

Of course, the Obamas weren’t the only presidential family sharing a holiday photo this season. Over on Instagram, First Lady Melania Trump also shared a Christmas message on behalf of herself and President Donald Trump. But if we’re being honest, her photo had a very different vibe compared to the Obamas’ joyful snapshot. Some commenters even joked that it might be the “saddest” Christmas photo of the year. Talk about awkward contrasts!