White House Christmas Decorations 2023 Photos: Jill Biden Reveals Holiday Ornaments
First Lady Jill Biden has unveiled the White House's enchanting holiday and seasonal decorations for 2023.
The White House holiday décor was revealed to the public Monday, with the first lady inviting National Guard families to be the first to experience the magical atmosphere, according to a White House release.
The decorations revolve around the theme of "Magic, Wonder, and Joy," with each room and design element at the White House, which is anticipating around 100,000 visitors during the holiday season, encouraging people to embrace their inner child.
The decor boasts impressive statistics, including 14,975 feet of ribbon, over 350 candles, 33,892 ornaments and 22,100 bells. A total of 98 Christmas trees are scattered throughout the White House complex.
One notable change in this year's decorations is the absence of stockings.
The New York Post reported that Biden opted not to hang stockings for her grandchildren and pets over the mantle in the State Dining Room, a departure from the tradition of the past two years.
This came months after President Joe Biden and his wife publicly acknowledged first son Hunter Biden's out-of-wedlock daughter, Navy Joan Roberts, as their seventh grandchild.
A White House spokesperson explained that the Bidens plan to spend the holidays at Camp David and will hang the stockings there.
Check out photos of the captivating holiday decor at the White House below.
1. The official White House Christmas tree
The official White House Christmas tree is an 18-foot-tall Fraser Fir from Fleetwood, North Carolina, and stands floor to ceiling, filling the oval Blue Room.
"The stunning tree celebrates cheerful scenes, landscapes, and neighborhoods from all across the country, with names of every state, territory and the District of Columbia, showcased throughout the decor," the White House stated.
2. Candy-themed ornaments
Candy-themed ornaments hang from the ceiling of the hallway between the East Wing and the Residence at the White House.
3. Santa Claus and reindeer
The columns of the Entrance Hall are decorated with Santa Claus in his sleigh and a team of reindeer.
4. Letters to Santa Claus
On the Ground Floor Corridor of the White House are letters to Santa Claus in vintage mail boxes, ready to be sent to the North Pole with a stamp and a wish.
5. Hallway decor
The arches of a hallway are decorated with lights, garlands and ornaments for the holidays.
6. China Room
Focused on favorite flavors and scents of the season, the China Room showcases a White House sweet shop with holiday cakes, cookies, and gingerbread.
7. Colorful ornaments
Colorful ornaments decorate the hallway between the East Wing and the Residence as part of the White House decor's 2023 theme, "Magic, Wonder and Joy."
8. Frosted Christmas trees
The Cross Hall between the East Room and the State Dining Room is lined with frosted Christmas trees.
9. Countdown to Christmas
The East Room features Advent calendars counting down the days to Christmas and a Neapolitan crèche with over 40 figurines.
10. More Christmas trees
Pictured above are more of the 98 Christmas trees adorning the White House complex.
11. Music decor
Reflecting the joy of music and performance during the holidays, the White House's Vermeil Room features a mechanical theater creation and Christmas trees with whimsical handcrafted instruments.
12. Bedtime stories
Celebrating the tradition and magic of bedtime stories, the White House Library features holiday storybooks, golden moons, shimmering stars, and a view of Santa and his sleigh.
13. 2023 Gingerbread White House
Inspired by the 200th anniversary of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," the Gingerbread White House displayed in the State Dining Room recreates this timeless tale. The display includes "a sugar cookie replica of the famous book, as well as Santa's sleigh flying above the White House grounds," according to the White House.
