It's starting to look a lot like Christmas at the White House. Monday, first lady Jill Biden revealed this year’s holiday decorations, which include 77 Christmas trees, 25 wreaths and more than 83,615 holiday lights.
In the State Dining Room is this year's Gingerbread White House, and next to it, a sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.In the State Dining Room is this year's Gingerbread White House, and next to it, a sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.Around the White House are 77 Christmas trees, 25 wreaths and more than 83,615 holiday lights, according to the first lady's office.
The White House says some of the boxes in the Vermeil Room are from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit that delivers care packages to troops, first responders and military families.The East Colonnade of the White House is decorated with winter trees, animals and lanterns.Adhering to the theme, the White House has also put on display in the library a copy of the Declaration of Independence that was printed in 1845 and was later gifted to the White House.
Woven into the decor are some Biden family traditions, too. Hanging from the fireplace in the State Dining Room are the Biden family stockings, which will get filled with an orange in the toe — a tradition from the first lady's grandmother. President Biden's dog Commander and cat Willow are displayed in various parts of the White House Christmas decor.
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