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Musicians perform in the East Colonnade of the White House in Washington as everything is decorated for the holidays, Monday, December 2, 2024

Musicians perform in the East Colonnade of the White House on Monday, December 2, 2024 in Washington, DC

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The White House is decorated for the holidays.

First Lady Jill Biden delivered her holiday message to the nation from the East Room of the White House, thanking volunteers from across the country who helped decorate the White House for the holidays.

The theme of this year’s Christmas decorations is “A Time of Peace and Light.”

The decorations reflect what is important to the Bidens as they celebrate the holiday season one last time in the White House.

More than 300 volunteers spent the past week decorating the White House’s public areas and its 83 Christmas trees with nearly 10,000 feet of ribbon, more than 28,000 ornaments, over 2,200 paper doves and approximately 165,000 lights hung on wreaths, garlands and Other decorations were used, according to the Associated Press.

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The diplomatic reception room is decorated for the holidays.

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Ornaments on a tree in the East Colonnade of the White House.

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The East Colonnade (left) and Green Room (right) in the White House are decorated for the holidays.

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The China Room in the White House is decorated for the holidays.

The China Room is decorated for the holidays.

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Decorated trees in the East Room frame the Cross Hall of the White House.

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In the State Dining Hall, a tree is decorated with self-portraits of students from across the country.

In the State Dining Room, a tree is decorated with self-portraits of students from across the country.

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A gingerbread house is on display in the State Dining Room of the White House.

A starry sky of sugar shines over the White House’s giant gingerbread house in the State Dining Room, which includes snow-covered South Grounds with dozens of twinkling mini Christmas trees and a scene of people skating on an ice rink on the South Lawn.

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