White House Unveils 2024 Holiday Decor Celebrating ‘A Season Of Peace & Light’
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The White House is glowing once again this year with its newly unveiled holiday theme: “A Season of Peace and Light.” The decorations, presented by First Lady Jill Biden, transform the executive residence into a beacon of unity and tranquility for the final festive season under President Joe Biden and Dr Biden’s tenure. Accordingly, the theme conveys values that the Bidens hold dear—faith, family, and community—and aims to evoke a calming spirit through its design choices.
This year’s setup is nothing short of elaborate. 83 Christmas trees dot the White House, decked out with over 165,000 lights and adorned with festive decorations.
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The Blue Room takes center stage, featuring a towering 18.5-foot Fraser fir encircled by a colorful carousel, while the East Room ceiling is draped to resemble gentle snowfall. Brass bells and sleigh bells are scattered through the hallways, creating a sense of nostalgia and joy.
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In keeping with the holiday tradition of community spirit, Jill Biden invited National Guard families to be the first to witness the decorations, tying in with her Joining Forces initiative, which supports military families. The State Dining Room adds to the spectacle with a gingerbread replica of the White House, and special touches throughout the mansion honor military families, including a Gold Star tree dedicated to families of fallen service members.
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The theme—“A Season of Peace and Light”—reflects a message of togetherness. In her holiday address, Dr Biden said, “The holidays have always held a special place in our hearts, and we’ve loved opening the doors of the People’s House wider and wider each year, continuing the spirit of goodwill and gratitude. America’s story is your story, and we hope you feel at home here.” She also expressed hope for the nation to be “blessed with the peace and light of the holiday season.”
This year’s decorations continue a beloved tradition that dates back to Jacqueline Kennedy, who was the first First Lady to introduce a dedicated holiday theme in 1961. Since then, each First Lady has brought her own touch to the festive decor. As part of the unveiling, the South Lawn also featured a poignant display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in observance of World AIDS Day, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS.
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[via Associated Press and Vogue, images via White House]
