First lady Melania Trump decorates the White House for Christmas: ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’

Exclusive: The White House is officially decorated Christmas With decor and theme personally chosen by First Lady Melania Trump to celebrate the holiday season – “Home is where the heart is.”

This is the fifth time Mrs. Trump He had the opportunity to decorate 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for the Christmas season. This year, the First Lady’s decor highlights the American spirit of “generosity, patriotism, and gratitude.”

Melania Trump unveils the White House’s Christmas decorations, the 2020 theme

Mrs. Trump decked the halls The white house This season with over 25,000 feet of tape; More than 2,000 strips of light; over 120 pounds of gingerbread; More than 2,800 gold stars; more than 10,000 blue butterflies; And more than 700 feet of corona.

“Every detail of the 2025 White House Christmas decorations was personally selected by Mrs. Trump to honor the heart of America and the ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’ theme,” the White House told Fox News Digital.

US President Donald Trump, right, and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon Ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, Tuesday, November 25, 2025. (Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The White House has 51 Christmas trees and 75 of Mrs. Trump’s signature Christmas wreaths. The wreaths have classic red bows and hang outside the windows of the White House.

“The saying ‘home is where the heart is’ resonates deeply with me, especially as I navigate the joys, challenges and frequent movement that comes with motherhood and work,” the First Lady told Fox News Digital. “Constant movement has taught me that home is not just a physical space, but the warmth and comfort that I carry inside me, regardless of my surroundings.”

She continued: “This Christmas, let us celebrate the love we carry within ourselves and share it with the world around us.” “After all, wherever we are, we can create a home full of grace, radiance and endless possibilities.”

The theme in the East Room is “Home is Where the Heart is: America, Our Home.” The room is filled with patriotic decorations to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (Official White House photo by Andrea Hanks)

The theme in the East Room is “Home is Where the Heart is: America, Our Home.” The room is filled with patriotic decorations to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The decor is red, white and blue, along with patriotic symbols including eagles, the Great Seal, roses and acorns. On the trees are 56 eagle ornaments representing each state and territory. Along with 250 stars to represent America’s upcoming birthday.

White House unveils Christmas decor with ‘Spirit of America’ theme

“We are deeply honored to have America250 represented at this year’s White House Holiday Celebration,” an America250 spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “The East Room’s décor and concept highlight ‘America, Our Home,’ beautifully reflecting the spirit of unity, hope and common purpose that defines our nation.”

“As we enter a truly historic year leading up to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, this holiday season offers an opportunity to reflect on what connects us as Americans,” the spokesperson continued. “It is also a moment to look forward with enthusiasm — to the many ways we will come together in the coming year to honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our collective future.”

Next, the theme of the green room is “Home is where the heart is: family fun.” The room highlights America’s favorite games and activities, with playing cards; LEGO images of President Trump and President George Washington; Dominoes and more.

The theme of the Green Room is “Home is where the heart is: family fun.” The room highlights America’s favorite games and activities, with playing cards; LEGO images of President Trump and President George Washington; Dominoes and more. (Official White House photo by Andrea Hanks)

In the Blue Room, the theme is “Home is where the heart is: where strength and sacrifice meet home.” Decoration honors “the beauty, unity, and sacrifices made by Gold Star families on behalf of the United States of America.”

The theme of the Green Room is “Home is where the heart is: family fun.” The room highlights America’s favorite games and activities, with playing cards; LEGO images of President Trump and President George Washington; Dominoes and more. (Official White House photo by Andrea Hanks)

The Blue Room’s decor features blue, gold and ivory, with gold stars to honor the Gold Star families; Custom lithophane decorations depict the official birds and flowers of each state and territory; And more. The White House said the first lady chose the birds to represent “freedom, hope, and courage,” while the flowers symbolize “the vigilance, courage, and unwavering spirit of Gold Star families.”

The custom ornaments were designed with the power of artificial intelligence and were created using 3D printers, a move that highlights the First Lady’s focus on the importance of AI education and responsible use.

Melania Trump tours the 2018 White House Christmas decor

On the Blue Rum tree alone, an 18-foot-tall, uncolored spruce from Sidney, Michigan, there are 420 ribbons of lights — 21,000 individual bulbs; And 3,000 feet of tape. That Christmas tree is the official White House Christmas tree.

The Red Room focuses on the First Lady’s “Fostering the Future” efforts to support adopted children. The room’s décor celebrates its Be Best initiative, with more than 10,000 butterflies – a symbol of “transformation and represents the hope that every child has the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential.”

White House staff and volunteers decorate for Christmas, Sunday, November 30, 2025. (Official White House photo by Andrea Hanks)

Hervé Pierre, Melania Trump’s “creative artist,” told Fox News Digital: “Fostering the future is a task that the First Lady cares deeply about. When we started discussing Christmas decorations, the butterfly came up as a prominent topic, because it symbolizes renewal, resilience and new beginnings for the foster care community.” “It was clear that Blue Butterfly was the perfect choice to realize Mrs. Trump’s creative vision for the Christmas-themed Be Best Room.”

Pierre oversaw the implementation of her creative vision.

The tree in the Red Room celebrates Futurism’s “Be Best” initiative. (Official White House photo by Andrea Hanks)

“Incorporating thousands of gorgeous blue butterflies into the Red Room creates a lively and festive atmosphere that reflects the First Lady’s style,” Pierre said. “This stunning combination of colors captures the essence of the holiday spirit.”

The room also featured historic cranberry trees — a tradition first introduced in 1975, but which became known as former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s favorite holiday decor — and her favorite color was red, too.

The State Dining Room’s theme is “Home is Where the Heart Is: A Gathering Place,” which showcases “The Joys of Hosting at Home” and “The History of Diplomacy in the White House.”

The decor in the formal dining room features custom tree trunks with hand-painted magnolia blossoms, gilded acorns and harvest fruits. It also features the official decoration of the White House Historical Association, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the State Dinner at the White House.

White House staff and volunteers decorate for Christmas, Sunday, November 30, 2025. (Official White House photo by Andrea Hanks)

The 2017 White House Holiday Display includes 53 Christmas trees and a tribute to the military

In the room is a gingerbread house displaying the South Portico of the White House. The Gingerbread House offers “a unique look at the yellow oval in the White House private residence.”

The gingerbread house consists of 120 pounds of gingerbread dough, 100 pounds of pastilla dough, more than 10 pounds of chocolate, nearly 80 pounds of royal icing, and five pounds of isomalt sugar.

In the White House’s Grand Foyer and Cross Hall, the First Lady highlighted one space as “where love thrives.”

The White House said the decor highlights “the love that thrives in our homes, our families, and our communities.”

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during the first Trump administration at Christmas time.

The spaces feature a forest of 28 trees in burgundy and gold, decorated with leaves, ribbons, ornaments and taper candles. The planters are filled with amaryllis, which the White House said represents strength and love, especially around the holidays.

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Part of the White House Nursery, or nativity scene, is in the Grand Foyer, but the White House said it is undergoing “a much-needed restoration overseen by White House trustees.”

The White House will reopen its doors for public Christmas tours on December 2. The tours will include White House Christmas decorations on state grounds, and will give visitors the opportunity “to enjoy the beloved annual tradition that transforms the White House into a festive reflection of the spirit, warmth, faith and hope of the holiday season.”