Seasonal & Holidays
Melania Trump Previews White House Christmas Decorations: Photos
See photos of the 2018 White House Christmas decorations as First Lady Melania Trump unveils blood red trees, the gingerbread house and more
It is officially Christmas time in Washington D.C., as First Lady Melania Trump just previewed the annual festive White House decorations. The theme of this year's display is "American Treasures," personally selected by the first lady. Many new additions, like sleek red Christmas trees, can be spotted among more traditional staples.
Don't worry, the ever-popular White House gingerbread house is on display in the State Dining Room. The National Mall and White House can be seen as this year's centerpiece of the artistic gingerbread creation.
We've rounded up photos of the best White House Christmas decorations seen during the first lady's preview earlier today. From heavily ornamented trees to garland-lined fireplace mantels, we guarantee that you will be in the holiday spirit before the month of December. Just take a look.
White House Christmas Press Preview
Monday, Nov. 26, 2018
The official White House Christmas tree on display in the Blue Room was unveiled during the Christmas press preview at the White House in Washington D.C. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each state and territory. (REX/Shutterstock)
Above, a detail shot of one of the blue velvet state ribbons. (REX/Shutterstock)
The first family's holiday card is seen behind glass. (REX/Shutterstock)
Topiary trees line the east colonnade of the White House. (REX/Shutterstock)
This year's gingerbread house showcases the full expanse of the National Mall, including the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the White House. It is on display in the State Dining Room. (REX/Shutterstock)
Rows of trees line this White House hallway. (REX/Shutterstock)
A festive table is set in the White House. (REX/Shutterstock)
Garland covers the mantel of the fireplace in the library, located on the lower level of the White House. (REX/Shutterstock)
This is one of the Christmas trees in the White House Library, located on the lower level of the White House. (REX/Shutterstock)
An ornament features an image of President George Washington, the nation's first commander in chief. (REX/Shutterstock)
The New York City skyline is replicated from paper cutouts. (REX/Shutterstock)
The White House boasts many Christmas trees, including this one.(REX/Shutterstock)
A detail is shown above of a wreath in the Red Room made of "Be Best" pencils. The wreath is a nod to the first lady's signature cause to empower children. (REX/Shutterstock)
More Christmas trees and a Nativity scene are on display in the White House. (REX/Shutterstock)
An ornament detail is shown above. (REX/Shutterstock)
Lighted garland and red bows decorate the grand staircase at the White House. (REX/Shutterstock)
Smaller trees can be found tucked away in many corners of the White House. (REX/Shutterstock)
More festive holiday trees are seen during the 2018 White House Christmas preview. (REX/Shutterstock)
Trees flank the entrance to the Blue Room, where the official White House Christmas tree is on display. (REX/Shutterstock)
Lead photo by REX/Shutterstock
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