US President Barrack Obama and First Lady Michelle deliver their final Christmas message from the White House

US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in their final Christmas address to American on Saturday, reflected on their past eight years in office as they wished Americans a final "Merry Christmas" from the White House.

"Tomorrow, for the final time as the First Family, we will join our fellow Christians around the world to rejoice in the birth of our Saviour," Obama said in his weekly address.

"And as we retell His story from that Holy Night, we'll also remember His eternal message, one of boundless love, compassion and hope," he added.

The first lady, Michelle Obama urged Americans to remember the message of Jesus' of caring for others, including the less fortunate and "the stranger, no matter where they come from, or how they practice their faith."

According to the first couple, their greatest gift had been serving the United States as president and first lady over the last year and pointed to progress in reviving the economy following the recession when he took office.

The first family will be spending the holiday in Hawaii as is their tradition.

President Obama will leave office January 20, when president-elect Donald Trump of the Republican party will be inaugurated.