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First lady Jill Biden decked the halls of the White House with a “We the People” theme for this holiday season, drawing inspiration from the US Constitution. 

The first lady, joined by a group of ​volunteers and National Guard leaders and families from across the country, will unveil the decorations later Monday, “offering a holiday message of unity and hope,” the White House said in a statement.

“The soul of our nation is, and always has been, ‘We the People,’” the first lady will say in prepared remarks. “And that is what inspired this year’s White House holiday decoration.”​

The salute to the National Guard is in keeping with Jill Biden’s “Joining Forces” initiative to support military families.


  The White House Christmas Tree is displayed in the Blue Room. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst The White House Christmas Tree is displayed in the Blue Room. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

  First lady Jill Biden receives the official White House Christmas tree on Nov. 21. Getty Images First lady Jill Biden receives the official White House Christmas tree on Nov. 21. Getty Images

  The decor includes 77 Christmas trees bearing more than 83,000 lights. REUTERS The decor includes 77 Christmas trees bearing more than 83,000 lights. REUTERS

The first lady’s stepson Beau Biden, who died ​in 2015, was a major in the Delaware National Guard. 

​​”As a fellow National Guard mother, Dr. Biden wanted to show appreciation for, and honor, the special role the National Guard plays in serving our country,” the White House said. 

The decorations include 77 Christmas trees bearing more than 83,000 lights, along with garlands, wreaths and other displays. The north and south facades of the White House will be adorned by 25 classic wreaths.


  Biden family stockings hang from the mantel. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Biden family stockings hang from the mantel. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

  Christmas decorations on the theme “We the People” are unveiled at the White House. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Christmas decorations on the theme “We the People” are unveiled at the White House. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

  Former President George W. Bush’s official portrait hangs over members of the U.S. Marine Band among Christmas decorations. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Former President George W. Bush’s official portrait hangs over members of the U.S. Marine Band among Christmas decorations. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

A copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display in the mansion’s library. ​

The first Christmas trees on the White House tour will be adorned with mirrored Gold Star ornaments inscribed with the names of fallen service members.

The East Room, the largest in the White House, will reflect nature and recreation. 


  A copy of first lady Jill Biden’s apple crisp recipe card decorates a fireplace mantel in the China Room of the White House. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky A copy of first lady Jill Biden’s apple crisp recipe card decorates a fireplace mantel in the China Room of the White House. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

  The White House will reflect a “We the People” theme for the holidays. REUTERS The White House will reflect a “We the People” theme for the holidays. REUTERS

  The White House’s official Christmas tree is delivered on Nov. 21. REUTERS The White House’s official Christmas tree is delivered on Nov. 21. REUTERS

Snowy trees will be placed in the corners of the room, and four well-known national parks — Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah — will be depicted in displays on the fireplace mantel.

The Blue Room will feature the centerpiece of the decorations — an 18-and-a-half-foot fir tree brought to the nation’s capital from Auburn, Pa.

It will be decorated with handmade renderings of the official birds of all 57 states, territories and the District of Columbia. 

The State Dining Room will carry the theme of “We the Children.”


  First lady Jill Biden decked the halls of the White House with a “We the People” theme for this holiday season, drawing inspiration from the US Constitution.  REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst First lady Jill Biden decked the halls of the White House with a “We the People” theme for this holiday season, drawing inspiration from the US Constitution.  REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

  The East Colonnade is decorated for Christmas at the White House on November 28, 2022. Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA The East Colonnade is decorated for Christmas at the White House on November 28, 2022. Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA

  The salute to the National Guard is in keeping with Jill Biden’s “Joining Forces” initiative to support military families. AFP via Getty Images The salute to the National Guard is in keeping with Jill Biden’s “Joining Forces” initiative to support military families. AFP via Getty Images

The trees in that room will be decorated with ornaments crafted as self-portraits by the students of the 2021 Teachers of the Year, “ensuring that children see themselves in this year’s holiday display.”

The Biden family stockings will hang from the fireplace. 

The State Dining Room’s eagle pier table will also feature a gingerbread White House, made from 20 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 30 sheets of gingerbread dough, 100 pounds of pastillage, 30 pounds of chocolate, and 40 pounds of royal icing.


  The White House expects to receive about 50,000 visitors during the holiday season.  REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst The White House expects to receive about 50,000 visitors during the holiday season.  REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

  Former President Barack Obama’s official portrait hangs among Christmas decorations. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Former President Barack Obama’s official portrait hangs among Christmas decorations. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst


  The Red Room features a tower of candles and flowers, as well as stained glass windows. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst The Red Room features a tower of candles and flowers, as well as stained glass windows. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Another part of the display will feature a sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. 

A menorah, created by White House carpenters from wood removed during renovations to the executive mansion during the Truman administration, will be a new addition to the displays in the Cross Hall.

The White House expects to receive about 50,000 visitors during the holiday season. 

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