Jill Biden's White House Christmas decorations include 98 trees, 142,425 holiday lights, and tributes to fallen soldiers. See the photos.

Talia LakritzJan 14, 2024, 23:47 IST

Christmas decorations in the Cross Hall between the East Room and the State Dining Room.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The White House unveiled its 2023 Christmas decorations, themed "Magic, Wonder, and Joy."
Chosen by Jill Biden, the theme is inspired by how children experience the holiday season.

First lady Jill Biden unveiled the 2023 White House Christmas decorations on Monday, centered around the theme "Magic, Wonder, and Joy."

"The 2023 White House holiday theme is inspired by how children experience this festive season: completely present in the beauty and bounty around them, their senses alight, with hearts open to the magic, wonder, and joy of the holidays," the president and first lady wrote in a welcome letter in the 2023 White House Holiday Guide. "In this season of reflection and goodwill, we hope you will embrace your inner child and delight in simply being present with those you love."

Take a look at how the White House has been decked out for the holiday season.

At the entrance to the East Wing of the White House, columns have been decorated to look like candy canes and Christmas tree trunks.

Christmas tree branches and ornaments suspended from the ceiling of the East Portico of the White House.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Statues of the Bidens' pets, Commander and Willow, welcome guests to the East Wing.

Statues of the first family's pets, Commander the dog and Willow the cat, are displayed in the East Wing.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

At the East Entrance of the White House, Gold Star trees honor fallen soldiers.

Gold Star trees at the East Entrance of the White House.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Candy-themed ornaments hang from the ceiling in the East Colonnade.

The East Colonnade of the White House decorated for Christmas.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

In the Ground Floor Corridor, a portrait of former first lady Rosalynn Carter is draped with black material following her death earlier this month.

A portrait of former first lady Rosalynn Carter in the Ground Floor Corridor of the White House.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The White House Library is decorated to honor "the tradition and magic of bedtime stories," according to the White House Holiday Guide.

The White House Library decorated for Christmas.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

In the Vermeil Room, a tribute to holiday music and performance features a mechanical theater with United States Marine Band figures that spin and play herald trumpets.

Christmas decorations in the White House Vermeil Room.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The China Room has been transformed into a White House Sweet Shop.

The China Room decorated for Christmas.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The East Room is decorated with Advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas.

The East Room decorated for Christmas.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The Blue Room houses the official White House Christmas tree.

The official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The Cross Hall is lined with glowing Christmas trees, and it also houses the official White House menorah.