First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled the 2025 White House Christmas decorations, which she personally selected. The theme of this year's decorations is "Home Is Where the Heart Is," and they also nod to next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the founding of the United States.
The official White House Christmas tree, a 18-foot concolor fir from Sidney, Michigan, is on display in the Blue Room. The tree honors Gold Star families, those that lost a member during active-duty military service, with gold stars and ornaments representing the official bird and flower of every U.S. state and territory.
The East Wing was torn down as part of President Trump's plan to erect a large ballroom, so the Christmas decorations were rearranged accordingly. The first lady has chosen patriotic colors such as red, white, and blue for this year's decor, which also includes national symbols like golden eagle tree toppers.
There are over 1,000 ornaments on display in the Red Room, including butterfly-shaped ones that symbolize family and kindness. The State Dining Room features a gingerbread replica of the White House, with intricate details of the Yellow Oval Room inside.
The decorations were carefully curated by First Lady Melania Trump herself, who wanted to make sure every detail was perfect for this year's holiday season. The planning process started months in advance.
Public tours of the White House are set to resume next week, but they will only be available on the State Floor, as the East Wing is currently under construction.
The official White House Christmas tree, a 18-foot concolor fir from Sidney, Michigan, is on display in the Blue Room. The tree honors Gold Star families, those that lost a member during active-duty military service, with gold stars and ornaments representing the official bird and flower of every U.S. state and territory.
The East Wing was torn down as part of President Trump's plan to erect a large ballroom, so the Christmas decorations were rearranged accordingly. The first lady has chosen patriotic colors such as red, white, and blue for this year's decor, which also includes national symbols like golden eagle tree toppers.
There are over 1,000 ornaments on display in the Red Room, including butterfly-shaped ones that symbolize family and kindness. The State Dining Room features a gingerbread replica of the White House, with intricate details of the Yellow Oval Room inside.
The decorations were carefully curated by First Lady Melania Trump herself, who wanted to make sure every detail was perfect for this year's holiday season. The planning process started months in advance.
Public tours of the White House are set to resume next week, but they will only be available on the State Floor, as the East Wing is currently under construction.