The Banquet Hall was a favored room during the Christmas Holidays when George and Edith Vanderbilt would entertain their guest and the large staff of employees. They filled the hall with a Christmas tree that stretched from floor to ceiling. They handed out gifts showing their appreciation to those who helped maintain and preserve their dream existence. Even today the Biltmore House holds a private holiday celebration for its entire staff, in remembrance of the fondness the Vanderbilt's had for this special occasion.