Former President Obama wished Twitter followers a Merry Christmas on Monday on behalf of his family, marking their first Christmas season outside of the White House in eight years.

“On behalf of the Obama family, Merry Christmas! We wish you joy and peace this holiday season,” he tweeted.

The picture shows Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama Michelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaBlack stars reimagine 'Friends' to get out the vote Obama shares phone number to find out how Americans are planning to vote Michelle Obama: 'Don't listen to people who will say that somehow voting is rigged' MORE, and their daughters Sasha and Malia in front of a tree and presents.

Young children dressed as elves are seen posing in front of the family.

President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE, who has suggested the Obama administration did not say "merry Christmas" enough, posted a Christmas message alongside first lady Melania Trump Melania TrumpThe Hill's Campaign Report: Trump faces backlash after not committing to peaceful transition of power FBI director casts doubt on concerns over mail-in voting fraud Trump: 'We could hardly hear' boos, chanting at Supreme Court MORE on Monday.

"On behalf of Melania, myself, Barron and the entire Trump family, God bless you, God bless America, and have a very very merry Christmas and happy new year," Trump said.