Jill Biden's White House Christmas decorations include 77 trees, 83,615 holiday lights, and tributes to fallen soldiers. See the photos.

Talia LakritzNov 29, 2022, 00:15 IST

Christmas decorations in the Green Room of the White House.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

On Monday, the White House unveiled its 2022 Christmas decorations, themed "We the People."
The White House Christmas display includes 77 trees and 83,615 holiday lights.

The theme of this year's White House Christmas decorations, chosen by first lady Dr. Jill Biden, is "We the People."

Christmas decorations at the East Wing entrance of the White House.Alex Wong/Getty Images

The first Christmas decorations visitors see upon entering the White House are Gold Star trees honoring fallen soldiers.

Gold Star trees at the White House.Alex Wong/Getty Images

The star ornaments recognize the service members' names, ranks, and dates of death.

Gold Star ornaments on Christmas trees at the White House.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

Wintery trees and white lanterns line the East Colonnade.

Christmas decorations in the East Colonnade.Alex Wong/Getty Images

Renderings of Commander and Willow are shown enjoying holiday gifts in the Vermeil Room.

Decorations depicting Willow the cat and Commander the dog in the Vermeil Room of the White House.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

An engraving of the Declaration of Independence sits on display in the White House Library.

Decorations in the Library of the White House.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

In the Red Room, stained glass windows shine alongside a tower of candles.

Christmas decorations in the Red Room of the White House.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

The White House pets make another appearance in the State Dining Room.

Christmas decorations in the State Dining Room of the White House.Alex Wong/Getty Images

In keeping with the "We the People" theme, the gingerbread White House also features a gingerbread model of Independence Hall.

A gingerbread model of the White House.Jonathan Ernst

Trees in the China Room are decorated with recipe cards contributed by volunteers.

Christmas trees in the China Room of the White House.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

The official White House Christmas tree stands tall in the Blue Room.

The White House Christmas Tree on display in the Blue Room.Patrick Semansky/AP

The Concolor Fir 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

The Green Room contains a smaller Christmas tree.

Christmas decorations in the Green Room of the White House.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

Decorations in the East Room pay tribute to national parks.

Christmas decorations in the East Room of the White House.Alex Wong/Getty Images

The Cross Hall of the White House glitters with twinkling lights.

Christmas decorations in the Cross Hall of the White House.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Quotes from the preamble of the US Constitution appear on ornaments in the Cross Hall.

A portrait of former president Barack Obama is seen next to Christmas decorations in the Cross Hall of the White House.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

The planning process for the White House Christmas decorations begins in the spring.

Christmas decorations are on display in the Grand Foyer of the White House.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

In total, the White House Christmas display includes 77 trees and 83,615 holiday lights.

Holiday decorations in the Cross Hall of the White House.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

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