White House Christmas decorations 2018
At 18 feet tall, the official White House Christmas is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each state and territory, on display inside the Blue Room at the White House, November 26, 2018.
The 2018 theme of the White House holiday decorations is "American Treasures," featuring patriotic displays highlighting the country's unique heritage. The White House expects to host 100 open houses and more than 30,000 guests this holiday season.
"American Treasures" theme
The Red Room of the White House is decorated to "celebrate children through the decor, which displays ways in which children can excel in their own path." The 2018 theme of the White House holiday decorations is "American Treasures."
White House Christmas
First lady Melania Trump looks at ornaments on the White House Christmas tree, in an image taken from video released by the White House, November 26, 2018.
Marine Band
The United States Marine Band performs holiday music in the decorated Grand Foyer at the White House, November 26, 2018.
Festive decor
Part of the official White House Christmas tree can be seen through a doorway from the Grand Foyer of the White House, November 26, 2018.
Cross Hall trees
Trees decorated for the holidays line the Cross Hall at the White House as projections of foliage run the length of the ceiling.
The Green Room
The Green Room of the White House is decorated in the theme of the country's bounty and harvest with "a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains." The 2018 theme of the White House holiday decorations, "American Treasures," features patriotic displays highlighting the country's unique heritage.
Tree closeup
Decorations can be seen on a Christmas tree in the Green Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., November 26, 2018.
Melania Trump inspects decor
First lady Melania Trump views the 2018 White House Christmas decor, in an image taken from video released by the White House.
Trees and crèche
14-foot-tall Noble fir trees with handmade paper ornaments representing six regions across America stand next to the White House crèche in the East Room of the White House, November 26, 2018.
"Be Best" ornaments
Ornaments bearing the motto of first lady Melania Trump's "Be Best" initiative decorate a tree in the Red Room of the White House, November 26, 2018. The room is decorated to "celebrate children through the decor, which displays ways in which children can excel in their own path," a White House statement said.
First lady views red topiaries
First lady Melania Trump walks through the red topiaries lining the East Colonade of the White House, part of the 2018 Christmas decor, in an image taken from video released by the White House.
White House Christmas tree
At 18 feet tall, the official White House Christmas is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each state and territory, on display inside the Blue Room at the White House, November 26, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
Gingerbread White House
A gingerbread version of the White House is part of a gingerbread display showcasing the full expanse of the National Mall: the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Washington Monument, as well as the White House. It is seen here in the State Dining Room at the White House on November 26, 2018.
Tree and ornaments
A tree is seen at the White House during a preview of the 2018 holiday decor in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2018.
Cross Hall decor
Christmas decorations adorn the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, D.C., November 26, 2018.
Gold Star Family tree
The Gold Star Family tree in the East Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., November 26, 2018.
First lady views decor
First lady Melania Trump walks through a hall decorated for Christmas at the White House, in an image taken from video released by the White House, November 26, 2018.
State ribbons
The base of the official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room on November 26, 2018. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each state and territory.
White House Christmas
The Grand Foyer and Cross Hall are seen during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House, November 26, 2018. This year's decor features the theme of "American Treasures."
Celebrating children
The Red Room of the White House is decorated to "celebrate children through the decor, which displays ways in which children can excel in their own path," with ornaments bearing the title of first lady Melania Trump's initiative, "Be Best."
The East Room
Staff members walk through the decorated East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., November 26, 2018.
Gingerbread monuments
Gingerbread buildings including the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument and the White House are on display in the State Dining Room at the White House.
The Associated Press reports this display was made from 225 pounds of dough, 25 pounds of chocolate and 20 pounds of white icing.
White House ornament
A Christmas ornament hangs from a tree at the White House during a preview of the 2018 holiday decor.
"Be Best" wreath
A wreath made up of pencils bearing the title of first lady Melania Trump's "Be Best" initiative, is seen in the Red Room of the White House, November 26, 2018.
Presidential Christmas card
The official 2018 presidential Christmas card is on display at the White House in Washington, D.C., November 26, 2018.
George Washington ornament
An ornament featuring an image of George Washington hangs from a tree at the White House during a preview of the 2018 holiday decor on November 26, 2018.
Tree and ornaments
Christmas decorations are seen at the White House during a preview of the 2018 holiday decor in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2018.
Red Room tree
A tree and other decorations in the Red Room of the White House, November 26, 2018.
White House ornament
The official 2018 White House Christmas Ornament is seen at the White House in Washington, November 26, 2018. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
Trees and crèche
14-foot-tall Noble fir trees with handmade paper ornaments representing six regions across America stand next to the White House crèche in the East Room of the White House.
Red topiaries
More than 40 red topiary trees line the East Colonnade as part of the holiday decorations at the White House.
State Dining Room
Holiday decorations celebrating the "country's national symbols, including the bald eagle, the rose, and the oak tree" are on display in the State Dining Room at the White House, November 26, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
Window ornament
A Christmas ornament hangs in a window at the White House during a preview of the 2018 holiday decor.
Music and lights
The President's Own Marine Band plays during a press preview of the 2018 White House Christmas decorations on November 26, 2018.
Tree ornaments
Christmas ornaments on a tree decorated to reflect the theme of first lady Melania Trump's "Be Best" initiative at the White House in Washington, D.C., November 26, 2018.
Festive decor
A portrait of Abraham Lincoln is seen amid Christmas decorations at the White House on November 26, 2018.
White House crèche
Christmas decorations are seen at the White House during a preview of the 2018 holiday decor in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2018.
Ornaments
Christmas ornaments on a tree decorated to reflect the theme of first lady Melania Trump's "Be Best" initiative at the White House, November 26, 2018.