The custom of Open House was inaugurated by George Washington during his first term as President. On January 1, 1789, President Washington first opened the doors of his official residence to all who wished to come.

• “开放门户”的风俗是由乔治·华盛顿在其第一届总统期间开创的，1789年的1月1日，华盛顿总统首次打开了他的官邸大门，任何想进去的人都可以进。