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The White House unveils Christmas decorations

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Decorations include a 19-and-a-half-foot-tall Balsam fir tree and a gingerbread White House with wreaths

The White House Previews Its Holiday Decorations Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images

We’re dreaming of a White House Christmas, just like the ones that came before. And it looks like those dreams have come true. The White House has unveiled its Christmas-decorated rooms, and the decorations are truly making the president’s house a more merry place. Over 150 volunteers from 29 states were behind the makeover with this year’s theme being “Time-Honored Traditions.”

In a statement, First Lady Melania Trump said, "The President, Barron, and I are very excited for our first Christmas in the White House. As with many families across the country, holiday traditions are very important to us. I hope when visiting the People's House this year, visitors will get a sense of being home for the holidays. On behalf of my husband and Barron, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season."

For a look at what the decorations were like two years ago, head to this Curbed article. Below, get an inside look at what the White House now looks like.

The White House Previews Its Holiday Decorations Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images
The White House Previews Its Holiday Decorations Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images
The White House Previews Its Holiday Decorations Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images
The White House Previews Its Holiday Decorations Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images

If interested in finding more holiday trees in the D.C. area, check out this Curbed DC map. For some suggestions on what gifts are perfect for D.C. lovers, here are some suggestions. If more interested in hand-made, local gifts, here is a guide on D.C. area holiday markets.

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