The White House has unveiled 2018 Christmas decorations. Each year, the halls of America’s most well-known address get decked out to set off the season’s festivities.
This year’s official theme for the White House decorations is “American Treasures,” and decorations include hundreds of trees and ornaments of all sizes to celebrate America’s cities, states, and citizens. Let’s take a look at White House Christmas decorations 2018 pictures below!
40 Beautiful Photos of Christmas at the White House 2018
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump kicked off the decorating process by receiving the White House Christmas tree from a horse-drawn delivery.
Christmas Tree Decorations at the White House 2018 Photos
The official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room stands at 18 feet tall.
2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting
The National Christmas Tree is lighted during the 96th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, November 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jim young
2018 Christmas Tree Decorations at White House
White House Christmas Decorations Images 2018
National Park Service staff then installed the tree as the first decoration in the Blue Room.
More than 40 topiary trees line the East colonnade in a striking red.
More than 14,000 red ornaments hang from 29 trees in the Cross Hall. The crimson color was chosen to take center stage as “a symbol of valor and bravery.”
The Vermeil Room features two trees adorned in gold and blue, matching the room’s existing color scheme.
Christmas trees line the Cross Hall. REUTERS/Leah MillisThe first lady Melania Trump’s “Be Best” campaign-themed Red Room can be seen from the Cross Hall. REUTERS/Leah MillisDecorations can be seen on a Christmas tree in the Green Room. REUTERS/Leah MillisChristmas ornaments are seen on a tree decorated in the first lady Melania Trump’s “Be Best” campaign theme. REUTERS/Leah MillisA member of the President’s Own Marine Band plays. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Festive holly leaf and berry shapes shone overhead in the hall, which was outfitted with garlands and a few trees.
The annual White House gingerbread house decoration is seen on display in the State Dining Room. REUTERS/Leah MillisTrees made from red berries line the East Colonnade. REUTERS/Leah MillisThe official 2018 White House Christmas ornament hangs on the Gold Star Family tree in the East Wing. REUTERS/Leah MillisPart of the official White House Christmas tree can be seen from the Grand Foyer. REUTERS/Leah MillisThe President’s Christmas card is on display during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview. REUTERS/Leah MillisChristmas ornaments are seen on a tree decorated in the first lady Melania Trump’s “Be Best” campaign theme. REUTERS/Leah MillisStaff members walk through the decorated East Room. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Christmas decorations adorn the Cross Hall. REUTERS/Leah MillisThe President’s Own Marine Band plays. REUTERS/Leah Millis
A decoration hangs in a window. REUTERS/Leah Millis
The Grand Foyer is filled with Christmas decorations. REUTERS/Leah Millis
A Christmas ornament representing the state of Washington is on display on a tree in the library. REUTERS/Leah MillisThe official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, November 26, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis