Each room and design element throughout the White House holiday décor represents what brings us together during the holidays and throughout the year.
East Wing – Honor & Remembrance
The bells that adorn the East Entrance of the White House symbolize the unifying and healing power of music, welcoming guests with melody and song.
Gold Star Trees
The first Christmas trees featured on the White House tour are adorned with mirrored Gold Star ornaments that are inscribed with the names of fallen service members.
East Colonnade
Winter trees, handmade woodland animals, and glowing lanterns line the journey down the East Colonnade, evoking the feelings of peace and tranquility after the first snowfall.
Library – Words & Stories
With décor inspired by literature, history, and education, the Library honors how lines on a page can ignite our imaginations,
Library – Words & Stories
spur spirited dialogue, and remind us of the connections that transcend culture, distance, and even time.
Vermeil Room – Kindness & Gratitude
The décor of the Vermeil Room (French for gilded silver)
Vermeil Room – Kindness & Gratitude
represents the different ways we show appreciation for each other and give back to our communities. The smallest acts of kindness really matter.
China Room – Food & Traditions
The design elements of the China Room are meant to remind us of family
China Room – Food & Traditions
traditions passed down through generations, overflowing kitchens that smell like familiar recipes, and crowded dining room tables filled with laughter.
East Room – Nature & Recreation
From the Everglades to the Rocky Mountains, from the Painted Desert to the Great Lakes,
East Room – Nature & Recreation
our country is home to breathtaking natural wonders—and they belong to us all. The East Room décor reflects the communion we find in nature.
Green Room – Sounds & Songs
Music is woven into the harmony and history of our country. The healing and unifying power of music brings us together in common movement and melody.
Blue Room – Unity & Hope
The individual tree trimmings shine on their own, but woven together, this unified collection transforms a humble fir into a stunning symbol of We the People.
Red Room – Faith & Light
In the Red Room, towers of candles and glowing stained-glass windows reflect the comfort, peace, and strength we find in faith.
State Dining Room – We the Children
Embodied in the idea of We the People is the promise of the next generation. In the State Dining Room, the decor celebrates the childlike.
Gingerbread White House
A favorite of children of all ages is the official Gingerbread White House, placed in its honored position on the eagle pier table in the State Dining Room.
Gingerbread White House
Inspired by this year’s theme of We the People, the display also includes a sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia,
The White House Menorah
A new addition to the White House collection is a menorah created by the Executive Residence Carpentry Shop.
The White House Menorah
The menorah was constructed using wood that was removed circa 1950 during a Truman-era renovation, and is located in the Cross Hall.
The Grand Foyer and Cross Hall – A Celebration of We the People
In the Grand Foyer and Cross Hall of the White House,
The Grand Foyer and Cross Hall – A Celebration of We the People
metal ribbons are inscribed with the names of all the 57 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, and mark the year each entered the Union.