First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2025 White House Christmas decorations on December 1, 2025, showcasing a theme that resonates deeply with many: “Home Is Where The Heart Is.” This year’s decorations reflect a commitment to love, community, and national heritage, coinciding with ongoing renovations of the presidential residence.
The team hung the holiday decor while all the major renovations were going on. They have torn down the original East Wing and built a magnificent replacement ballroom, all for an estimated $200 million. The beauty of the holiday season shines forth, even amidst the construction. You’ll see exquisite and whimsical decorations in every room and on every floor.
In a nearly two-minute-long clip posted to her official account on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, Melania Trump teased this season’s holiday makeover. The decorative mantle in the now-named Red Room reveals the unusual importance of the mantle. It pays tribute to the foster care community, one of her signature causes.
A towering Christmas tree adorns the Red Room. It’s decorated with decorations honoring this year’s patriotic red, white, and blue theme. The superlative gilded, or “golden,” East Room features decorations that celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. Among these are a unique display honoring the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The State Dining Room showcases an impressive gingerbread house that weighs over 120 pounds, designed to capture the essence of the White House itself. This fanciful slice of walking art is one element of a larger installation that helps immerse guests in a truly magical world of holiday wonder.
“This Christmas, let’s celebrate the love we hold within ourselves and share it with the world around us. After all, wherever we are, we can create a home filled with endless possibilities.” – First Lady Melania Trump
The decorations are a celebration of holiday tradition, but they are a fitting tribute to the history that this year represents. As visitors explore the East Room, they will encounter various elements that celebrate both American history and the joy of family gatherings during the festive season.
