First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House holiday theme of "Gifts from the Heart." It focuses on "faith, family, and friendship; a love of the arts, learning, and nature; gratitude, service, and community; unity and peace.”
A Marine White House Military social aide holds the door to the East Wing entrance of the White House during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations, in Washington.
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The Blue Room, featuring the official White House Christmas tree, celebrates the gift of peace and unity. The 18 ½ foot Fraser Fir is from Jefferson, N.C.
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Decorations in the Library recognize the gift of learning and feature stacks of books along with butterflies and birds made of recycled paper.
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A White House Military social aide walks through the Cross Hall of the White House during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations.
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The Red Room is decorated to celebrate the gift of the performing arts.
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Wreathes are seen on the back of chairs in the China Room decorated with the theme of the gift of friendship and sharing.
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Christmas trees are seen in the State Dining room decorated to celebrate the 'Gift of Family.'
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A portrait of first lady Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson in the Vermeil Room hangs above decorations celebrating the gift of the visual arts at the White House.
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A 2021 gingerbread White House includes eight detailed replicas of community buildings representing frontline workers.
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The Gold Star Tree honoring members of the military who have died serving the country sits in the East Landing of the White House.
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