With Thanksgiving now behind us, establishments coast to coast are officially transitioning into the Christmas season — and the White House is no exception.
Over the weekend, first lady Melania Trump and 125 volunteers from across the country were busy at work filling the Executive Mansion with thousands of decorations, lights and foliage.
On Monday, Trump unveiled the theme of her final White House Christmas decorations: “America the Beautiful.”
In a press release issued on Nov. 30, the first lady shared her inspiration for the new theme. She stated:
“Over the past four years I have had the honor to travel to some of our nation’s most beautiful landmarks and meet some of the most compassionate and patriotic American citizens. From coast to coast, the bond that all American’s share is an appreciation for our traditions, values, and history, which were the inspiration behind the decorations this year.”
Additionally, Trump posted a tweet Monday morning with photos showcasing several of the White House’s newly decorated halls and rooms.
According to CNN, this year’s display includes 106 wreaths, 62 trees, over 1,200 feet of garland, upwards of 3,200 lights, 17,000 bows and more than 150 types of foliage and floral, according to the first lady’s office.
A new video uploaded to the White House’s official YouTube channel (Yes, the White House really does have a YouTube channel) offers a more complete view of the new decorations. You can watch it here: