White House Holiday Decor: 'Home is Where the Heart Is' Theme Unveiled

White House Holiday Decorations Unveiled

• 🎄 The White House has unveiled its annual Christmas decor with the theme "Home is Where the Heart Is."
• 🇺🇸 The decorations are described as an ode to the "enduring American spirit of generosity, patriotism and gratitude."

The Official White House Christmas Tree

• 🌲 The Blue Room features the official White House Christmas tree, standing over 18 feet tall.
• 🌟 The tree honors Gold Star families and is adorned with birds and flowers representing each US state and territory.

Themed Room Decor

• 🦋 The Red Room is decorated with over 10,000 butterflies, paying tribute to Melania Trump's initiative focused on foster care.
• 🦅 The East Room is decked out in red, white, and blue, with Golden Eagles overseeing the space, serving as an early celebration for America's 250th birthday.
• 🧱 The Green Room showcases traditional portraits of George Washington and President Trump, reimagined using over 6,000 Lego pieces each.

Gingerbread House and Dining Room

• 🏠 The State Dining Room features a White House gingerbread house, constructed with 120 lbs of gingerbread.
• 🏛️ This year's colossal creation depicts the White House's South Portico with a view into the Yellow Oval in the private residence.

Visitor Access and Construction

• 🚧 Public tours were paused in August due to the construction of a $300 million ballroom in the East Wing.
• 🎶 Tour groups have now returned to the White House just in time for the holidays, with the sounds of construction replaced by songs of the season.