Christmas Decorations 2017 for Sale
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First Lady Melania Trump revealed the White House Christmas decorations this morning, and the holiday transformation definitely reflects her style. Compared to Michelle Obama's Lego "gingerbread" houses and snowman statues last year, the new look follows Trump's theme of "Time-Honored Traditions." Click through to see the wreaths, trees and lights welcoming visitors this season.
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Cross Hall
Over 150 volunteers spent 1,600 hours decorating the White House this past long weekend, using more than 18,000 lights. Some of those strands twinkle here in Cross Hall.
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Mistletoe
A sprig of mistletoe hangs near John Singer Sargeant's official portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in the East Room.
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East Room
Two of the 53 Christmas trees flank a nativity scene in the East Room. Melania Trump chose the theme "Time-Honored Traditions" to reflect 200 years of holiday celebrations at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Nativity Scene
The elaborate crèche includes all of the traditional figures.
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Hallway
Large containers of wintry branches line a walkway in the East Wing.
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Official Ornament
At the end of the hall, guests can find a tree decorated with the Trump family's official Christmas ornament. The gold-colored bauble features the presidential coat of arms encircled by a wreath of holly.
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Stairs
Decorators used over 1,000 feet of garland this year, including along this bannister.
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Blue Room
The customary "official" tree stands in the Blue Room. The 19-and-a-half-foot Balsam fir displays glass ornaments with the seal of each state and territory.
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China Room
The place settings in this smaller dining room match the china cabinets — and the elaborate floral arrangements.
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Gingerbread House
In the State Dining Room, a miniaturized White House made of gingerbread is on display. The sugary confection weighs a whopping 350 pounds.
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Grand Foyer
Flocked garlands line a doorway in the Grand Foyer.
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Green Room
Over 25,000 visitors will tour the White House this season, including the elaborate state parlors.
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Window Decoration
The White House states that Melania Trump personally chose every aspect of the decor. Framed depictions of holiday festivities grace windows in the Green Room.
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Library
After last year's adorable topiaries made of pencils, the library now fittingly features a Christmas "tree" formed from books.
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Red Room
Another state parlor, the Red Room frequently hosts small dinner parties. The peppermint-colored decorations match accordingly.
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Vermeil Room
A gold and green garland runs along the mantel in this room, which is the dedicated home for the portraits of First Ladies.
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North Portico
Outside, garlands and bows welcome holiday visitors.
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Exterior
Wreaths will grace every window this year, a first for the White House holiday decorations.
Christmas Decorations 2017 for Sale
Source: https://www.housebeautiful.com/entertaining/holidays-celebrations/g13938022/white-house-christmas-decorations-2017/