The White House has officially presented the 2025 Christmas portrait of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, marking the start of the holiday season at the historic residence. The image, captured on December 7 in the Cross Hall, shows the couple in sophisticated black evening wear, with the President in a tuxedo and the First Lady in a sleek black dress.
Festive Decorations Transform the White House
First Lady Melania Trump selected "Home is Where the Heart Is" as the guiding theme for this year's elaborate holiday displays. The White House has been transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring an impressive array of decorations. The halls are adorned with more than 25,000 feet of ribbon and over 2,000 strands of light.
The festive installation includes:
- 51 Christmas trees.
- 75 wreaths with classic red bows, a signature of Donald Trump, hung outside the windows.
- Other details like 120 pounds of gingerbread, 2,800 gold stars, 10,000 blue butterflies, and 700 feet of garland.
Public Tours and Christmas Message
The White House reopened its doors for public Christmas tours on December 2, allowing visitors to experience the holiday spirit and view the state floor decorations firsthand. The tours are part of a beloved annual tradition that showcases the warmth and faith of the season.
In the official Christmas message, the White House reflected on the nation's blessings, stating: "This season also invites us to reflect on the blessings we share. For nearly 250 years, our Nation has grown through the hopes and hard work of families who believed in something greater than themselves." The message emphasized celebrating the faith, family, and freedom that define the American story.
The Global Significance of Christmas
Christmas, observed on December 25, is celebrated worldwide as a season of joy, faith, and togetherness, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is both a religious holy day and a widespread cultural holiday where families gather, exchange gifts, and decorate their homes. The season is marked by symbols of goodwill, from Christmas trees and carols to the figure of Santa Claus, reminding people everywhere to cherish love, kindness, and hope.
The release of the official portrait and the opening of the White House tours solidify the start of the holiday period in the United States, blending tradition with public engagement.
