Melania Trump's White House Christmas Decorations: Honoring Past Traditions

Melania Trump's 2019 White House Theme

• 🎯 The theme for the 2019 White House Christmas decorations, chosen by First Lady Melania Trump, was "Home Is Where the Heart Is."
• ✨ Mrs. Trump's design aimed to honor the holiday traditions of past First Ladies while also adding her own personal touch.

Honoring Past First Ladies' Traditions

• 🎄 The official White House Christmas tree, an 18.5 ft fur from Michigan, was located in the Blue Room and honored Gold Star families.
• 🇺🇸 A significant tradition continued was the representation of all states and territories on the tree, a practice dating back to First Lady Patricia Nixon.
• 🌟 These ornaments, inspired by Mrs. Nixon's gemstone and flower balls, were redesigned by Mrs. Trump, continuing Hillary Clinton's representation of states on the tree skirt.

Memorable White House Decorations Through the Years

• ❄️ White House pastry chef Roland Meznier recalled the 1988 Reagan administration decorations as a highlight, describing the historic state floor as a "winter wonderland."
• 🏡 The 2001 Laura Bush theme, "Home for the Holidays," became poignant after 9/11, featuring decorations that honored former presidents' homes, like Mount Vernon.
• 🐶 In 2002, the "Barney Cam" was introduced, allowing viewers worldwide to see the decorations through a small camera attached to the First Dog, Barney, especially during a time of restricted visitor access.