White House Christmas decorations 2022 - in pictures

  • Christmas trees line the Cross Hall during the unveiling of holiday decor at the White House. EPA
    Christmas trees line the Cross Hall during the unveiling of holiday decor at the White House. EPA
  • President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host many holiday receptions and events in the lead-up to Christmas. Reuters
    President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host many holiday receptions and events in the lead-up to Christmas. Reuters
  • The official White House Christmas tree is decorated to represent unity and hope with handmade renderings of the official birds from all 57 US territories, states and the District of Columbia. AP
    The official White House Christmas tree is decorated to represent unity and hope with handmade renderings of the official birds from all 57 US territories, states and the District of Columbia. AP
  • Ornaments depicting self-portraits made by pupils of the recipients of the 2021 Teacher of the Year award decorate a Christmas tree in the State Dining Room. EPA
    Ornaments depicting self-portraits made by pupils of the recipients of the 2021 Teacher of the Year award decorate a Christmas tree in the State Dining Room. EPA
  • Christmas trees and winter scenes decorate the Cross Hall at the White House. EPA
    Christmas trees and winter scenes decorate the Cross Hall at the White House. EPA
  • Christmas trees line the Lower Cross Hall at the White House. EPA
    Christmas trees line the Lower Cross Hall at the White House. EPA
  • The Red Room of the White House is always a showstopper. AP
    The Red Room of the White House is always a showstopper. AP
  • Trees intended to portray a first woodland snowfall line the East Colonnade of the White House. Reuters
    Trees intended to portray a first woodland snowfall line the East Colonnade of the White House. Reuters
  • This year's theme is 'We the People'. Reuters
    This year's theme is 'We the People'. Reuters
  • Gold Star trees honour fallen military servicemembers, including Air Force Sgt Marshal Roberts. Reuters
    Gold Star trees honour fallen military servicemembers, including Air Force Sgt Marshal Roberts. Reuters
  • The Biden family dog Commander pops up in many different places around the White House. EPA
    The Biden family dog Commander pops up in many different places around the White House. EPA
  • A gingerbread White House creation, including 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, decorates the State Dining Room. EPA
    A gingerbread White House creation, including 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, decorates the State Dining Room. EPA
  • This display celebrates national parks, including the Great Smoky Mountains. Reuters
    This display celebrates national parks, including the Great Smoky Mountains. Reuters
  • The first lady oversaw the exhaustive decorating effort. Reuters
    The first lady oversaw the exhaustive decorating effort. Reuters
  • The 2022 White House holiday theme is 'We The People', with 77 Christmas trees, a gingerbread White House, 15 wreaths and more than 83,000 holiday lights decorating the building. EPA
    The 2022 White House holiday theme is 'We The People', with 77 Christmas trees, a gingerbread White House, 15 wreaths and more than 83,000 holiday lights decorating the building. EPA
  • It is estimated that more than 50,000 people will visit the White House in the lead-up to Christmas. Reuters
    It is estimated that more than 50,000 people will visit the White House in the lead-up to Christmas. Reuters
  • Ms Biden found inspiration from America’s founding documents to deck the White House halls and to remind Americans of what unites them. EPA
    Ms Biden found inspiration from America’s founding documents to deck the White House halls and to remind Americans of what unites them. EPA
  • A small Christmas tree stands in the middle of the Green Room. AFP
    A small Christmas tree stands in the middle of the Green Room. AFP
  • The US Constitution opens with the phrase, 'We the People', the theme for this year's decorations. AFP
    The US Constitution opens with the phrase, 'We the People', the theme for this year's decorations. AFP
  • French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to meet Mr Biden this week and will be honoured that evening at a White House state dinner, the first of the Biden administration. AFP
    French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to meet Mr Biden this week and will be honoured that evening at a White House state dinner, the first of the Biden administration. AFP
  • More than 150 volunteers began decorating the interior and the exterior of the White House last week and continued through the Thanksgiving holiday. AFP
    More than 150 volunteers began decorating the interior and the exterior of the White House last week and continued through the Thanksgiving holiday. AFP
  • Christmas trees in the China Room. AFP
    Christmas trees in the China Room. AFP
  • Ms Biden and team began planning the decorations in the spring. AFP
    Ms Biden and team began planning the decorations in the spring. AFP
  • Christmas decorations on display in the Grand Foyer of the White House. AFP
    Christmas decorations on display in the Grand Foyer of the White House. AFP
  • Christmas wreaths adorn the outside of the White House. Reuters
    Christmas wreaths adorn the outside of the White House. Reuters
  • Former president Barack Obama's portrait is on display alongside decorations in the Grand Foyer. AP
    Former president Barack Obama's portrait is on display alongside decorations in the Grand Foyer. AP
  • The White House noted that the holiday guide book visitors will receive was designed this year by Las Vegas, Nevada's Daria Peoples. AP
    The White House noted that the holiday guide book visitors will receive was designed this year by Las Vegas, Nevada's Daria Peoples. AP
  • Ms Peoples is a former elementary school teacher who has written and illustrated a series of picture books to support children of colour, including those who have experienced race-based trauma. AP
    Ms Peoples is a former elementary school teacher who has written and illustrated a series of picture books to support children of colour, including those who have experienced race-based trauma. AP
  • Depictions of Commander and Willow, the first family dog and cat, are part of decorations in the East Colonnade. AP
    Depictions of Commander and Willow, the first family dog and cat, are part of decorations in the East Colonnade. AP
  • The decorations include more than 83,000 twinkling lights on trees, garlands, wreaths and other displays. AP
    The decorations include more than 83,000 twinkling lights on trees, garlands, wreaths and other displays. AP
  • Commander guards the Biden family stockings in the State Dining Room. AFP
    Commander guards the Biden family stockings in the State Dining Room. AFP
  • The Biden family stockings. AFP
    The Biden family stockings. AFP
  • Willow and Commander get frisky in the Vermeil Room of the White House. AP
    Willow and Commander get frisky in the Vermeil Room of the White House. AP
  • A closeup of Willow and Commander. AP
    A closeup of Willow and Commander. AP
  • An owl decoration perches in the East Colonnade. AP
    An owl decoration perches in the East Colonnade. AP
  • A gingerbread White House in the State Dining room is displayed in front of a copy of the preamble of the US Constitution. AFP
    A gingerbread White House in the State Dining room is displayed in front of a copy of the preamble of the US Constitution. AFP
  • A copy of the first lady's apple crisp recipe decorates a fireplace mantel in the China Room. AP
    A copy of the first lady's apple crisp recipe decorates a fireplace mantel in the China Room. AP
  • Members of the US Marine Band play holiday music in the Grand Foyer. AFP
    Members of the US Marine Band play holiday music in the Grand Foyer. AFP
  • Commander sports a red scarf while decorators decked out Willow the cat with a festive red bow. AFP
    Commander sports a red scarf while decorators decked out Willow the cat with a festive red bow. AFP
  • A menorah that was built by White House carpenters from wood that was removed during a Truman-era renovation is on display in the Cross Hall of the White House. AP
    A menorah that was built by White House carpenters from wood that was removed during a Truman-era renovation is on display in the Cross Hall of the White House. AP
  • A depiction of Commander is on display in the State Dining Room. AP
    A depiction of Commander is on display in the State Dining Room. AP