2021 Christmas at the White House, a peek inside

  • Christmas wreaths hang at the White House in Washington. Reuters
    Christmas wreaths hang at the White House in Washington. Reuters
  • The White House Historical Association's 2021 Christmas tree ornament that honours former president Lyndon Johnson. AP
    The White House Historical Association's 2021 Christmas tree ornament that honours former president Lyndon Johnson. AP
  • A Christmas tree is seen decorated with photos of US President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Bloomberg
    A Christmas tree is seen decorated with photos of US President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Bloomberg
  • Letters to US President Joe Biden decorate a Christmas tree in the East room. AFP
    Letters to US President Joe Biden decorate a Christmas tree in the East room. AFP
  • Wreathes are seen on the back of chairs in the China room at the US White House in Washington. AFP
    Wreathes are seen on the back of chairs in the China room at the US White House in Washington. AFP
  • Christmas trees in the State Dining room at the White House holiday decorations in Washington. AFP
    Christmas trees in the State Dining room at the White House holiday decorations in Washington. AFP
  • First lady Jill Biden chose a theme of peace and kindness to decorate this year's White House in Washington. AFP
    First lady Jill Biden chose a theme of peace and kindness to decorate this year's White House in Washington. AFP
  • A White House US military social aide walks through the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington. AFP
    A White House US military social aide walks through the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington. AFP
  • Doves and shooting stars decorate the East Colonnade of the White House in Washington. Reuters
    Doves and shooting stars decorate the East Colonnade of the White House in Washington. Reuters
  • Members of the US Marine Corps Band play holiday music at the entrance to the East Wing at the White House in Washington. Reuters
    Members of the US Marine Corps Band play holiday music at the entrance to the East Wing at the White House in Washington. Reuters
  • More music inside the White House amongst the festive holiday decorations. AP
    More music inside the White House amongst the festive holiday decorations. AP
  • The Gold Star Tree, honours fallen members of the US military, located in the East Landing of the White House in Washington. Reuters
    The Gold Star Tree, honours fallen members of the US military, located in the East Landing of the White House in Washington. Reuters
  • The hallway of the US White House in Washington, Christmas 2021. AFP
    The hallway of the US White House in Washington, Christmas 2021. AFP
  • A Christmas tree is seen in the Red room in the US White House in Washington, Christmas 2021. AFP
    A Christmas tree is seen in the Red room in the US White House in Washington, Christmas 2021. AFP
  • "Inspired by the acts of kindness and experiences that lifted our spirits this year, decorated rooms in the White House reflect the Gifts from the Heart that unite us all: faith, family, friendship, the arts, learning, nature, gratitude, service, community, peace, and unity," the first lady wrote. AFP
    "Inspired by the acts of kindness and experiences that lifted our spirits this year, decorated rooms in the White House reflect the Gifts from the Heart that unite us all: faith, family, friendship, the arts, learning, nature, gratitude, service, community, peace, and unity," the first lady wrote. AFP
  • US First Lady Jill Biden receives the official 2021 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington. Rusty and Beau Estes of Peak Farms presented the tree, a Fraser fir from Jefferson, North Carolina. EPA
    US First Lady Jill Biden receives the official 2021 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington. Rusty and Beau Estes of Peak Farms presented the tree, a Fraser fir from Jefferson, North Carolina. EPA
  • First Lady Jill Biden waves during the arrival of the White House Christmas Tree at the White House in Washington. AFP
    First Lady Jill Biden waves during the arrival of the White House Christmas Tree at the White House in Washington. AFP