A portion of the White House creche is featured in the Grand Foyer, at the base of a mirror. The creche features Jesus, Mary and Joseph. White House curators are restoring the rest of the nativity scene. First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the White House holiday decorations on Dec. 1, 2025.
The iconic White House gingerbread house in the State Dining Room showcases the South Portico. The replica was built from 120 pounds of gingerbread. First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the White House holiday decorations on Dec. 1, 2025.

WASHINGTON – Christmas decorations at the White House, which were personally selected by first lady Melania Trump, aim to reflect the American spirit of generosity, patriotism and gratitude under the theme: "Home is Where the Heart Is."

George Washington and Donald Trump each have Lego portraits in the Green Room, which has been decorated as a game room with dominoes and other entertainments.

The iconic White House gingerbread house in the State Dining Room showcases the South Portico and offers a unique glimpse into the Yellow Oval room in the private residence as it is furnished today. The replica was built from 120 pounds of gingerbread.

"It is edible, but you cannot take a piece with you," said Nick Clemens, a spokesperson for the first lady.

Public tours arranged through congressional offices begin Dec. 2. The White House expects tens of thousands of people to view the decorations.

Decorations honor the military and country's 250th anniversary

The decorations honor military families and highlight aspects of the country's 250th anniversary, which President Donald Trump is celebrating with a yearlong series of events leading up to July 4, 2026.

A total of 51 trees are scattered around the White House. The official centerpiece Christmas tree in the Blue Room is from Korson's Tree Farms in Sidney, Michigan, and is more than 18 feet tall.

The tree, a concolor fir, honors Gold Star Families, features more than 2,800 gold stars, as well as ornaments depicting the official bird and flower from each state and territory celebrating the hope, courage and steadfast spirit that makes America home.

And Melania Trump’s signature Christmas wreaths with red bows hang on the windows of the White House. The 75 wreaths are featured on this year’s Christmas card.

The East Room highlights the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July. Decorations showcase the patriotic colors of our flag and some of our national symbols in collaboration with America250, the organization Congress charged with organization the anniversary.

Decorations in the room highlight the theme of "America, Our Home." The decor features the flag's colors and other national symbols such as eagles, roses and oak leaves.

Lego puzzles of presidents, butterflies honor foster-care children

The Green Room celebrates family fun and features portraits of the first and current presidents, made from Lego puzzles with over 6,000 pieces each.

The Red Room decor holds more than 10,000 butterflies to illustrate the transformations of youth who represent the nation's future. The butterflies pay tribute to Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future, a BE BEST initiative to support young people who have experienced foster care. Volunteers hand-painted Be Best on tree ornaments.

A portion of the White House creche is featured in the Grand Foyer, at the base of a mirror behind the military band playing holiday standards. The creche features Jesus, Mary and Joseph. White House curators are restoring the rest of the nativity scene.

White House tours pared back after East Wing demolition

White House tours have been pared back, after the controversial demolition of the East Wing and the construction of the new $300 million ballroom, the White House announced Oct. 31.

Visitors will be using an updated route and enter through the North Portico rather than through the East Wing. Unlike past tours, visitors won’t be able to visit the ground floor, which includes the Vermeil Room, the China Room and the library.

Still available for tour will be rooms on the State Floor beginning in the Grand Foyer and moving through the East Room, Green Room, Blue Room, Red Room and State Dining Room before returning to the Entrance Hall.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Melania Trump's White House Christmas decor includes Lego, 51 trees

Reporting by Bart Jansen, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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