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15 details you may have missed in the White House Christmas decorations
15 details you may have missed in the White House Christmas decorations
Talia Lakritz,Kayla GallagherNov 29, 2022, 01:44 IST
<p class="ingestion featured-caption">The White House Christmas decorations, themed "We the People," contain hidden details.Patrick Semansky/AP</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>On Monday, the White House unveiled its <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/holidays-2022/" rel>2022 Christmas decorations</a>, themed "We the People."</li><li>Models of <a href="https://www.insider.com/white-house-pets-history-famous-cute-photos-2021-5" rel>White House pets</a> Willow and Commander make a few cameos in the decor.</li></ul>
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The Gold Star trees in the East Landing honor fallen members of the US military with ornaments recognizing their names, ranks, and dates of death.
The Gold Star trees honoring fallen members of the US military.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images
The beams and columns of the East Wing lobby are lined with greenery and red cardinals, which are thought to signify the presence of lost loved ones.
Red cardinal holiday decorations at the White House.Patrick Semansky/AP
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Bells hung along the entry way of the East Wing represent the "unifying and healing power of music" as they welcome guests with "melody and song."
Bells hanging in the White House as part of the 2022 Christmas decorations.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images
Biden family Christmas cards are displayed in the Booksellers Hallway.
Biden family Christmas cards hang among holiday decorations at the White House.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
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Depictions of White House pets Willow and Commander keep watch in the East Colonnade.
Depictions of Commander, left, and Willow, the Biden family's dog and cat, in the East Colonnade Christmas decorations at the White House.Patrick Semansky/AP
The White House pets show up again in gift boxes in the Vermeil Room.
White House pets Willow the cat and Commander the dog depicted in the White House Christmas decorations.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
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Their likenesses pop up once more in the State Dining Room.
Christmas decorations in the State Dining Room of the White House.Alex Wong/Getty Images
Biden family stockings hang from a mantel in the State Dining Room — including one for Naomi Biden's new husband, Peter Neal.
Biden family stockings hang from the mantel among Christmas decorations on the theme "We the People" in the State Dining Room.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
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Decorations around the White House also honor America's treasures like the National Parks.
Decorations in the halls of the White House show wildlife, like owls, during the winter's first snowfall.REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Ornaments on Christmas trees in the State Dining Room were designed by students of the 2021 Teachers of the Year from across the US.
Ornaments in the State Dining Room of the White House.Patrick Semansky/AP
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In keeping with the "We the People" theme, the gingerbread White House also features a gingerbread model of Independence Hall.
A sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall and a gingerbread replica of the White House on display in the State Dining Room.Patrick Semansky/AP
The White House Christmas Tree features handmade ornaments depicting the official bird of every US state and territory.
Ornaments on the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room of the White House.Alex Wong/Getty Images
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Trees in the China Room are decorated with handwritten recipe cards.
Recipe cards decorate a Christmas tree in the China Room of the White House.Alex Wong/Getty Images
For the first time, the White House's Christmas display also includes a menorah in recognition of Hanukkah, located in the Cross Hall.
A menorah in the Cross Hall of the White House.Patrick Semansky/AP
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Quotes from the preamble of the US Constitution appear on ornaments in the Cross Hall.
Christmas decorations on the theme "We the People" at the White House.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters