White House reveals details of (2025) holiday decor
The holiday decor that includes a LEGO Trump portrait.
The White House has unveiled its 2025 Christmas decorations, themed “Home is Where the Heart Is.” The display, led by First Lady Melania Trump, celebrates ideas of family, gratitude and national identity as the country approaches its 250th anniversary.
The decorations were unveiled on Monday, and 51 Christmas trees are scattered throughout the public spaces of the residence. Each room presents a unique interpretation of “home,” but the emotional centerpiece of the display is the Blue Room. There, a towering fir tree from Michigan’s Korson’s Tree Farms takes pride of place, adorned with gold stars in honor of the Gold Star families.
Ornaments depicting the official birds and flowers of each U.S. state and territory add another layer of national symbolism to the tree.
Elsewhere, the decor alternates between patriotic musings and lighter, more playful embellishments. The Red Room, transformed this year into a playroom, features LEGO portraits of George Washington and Donald Trump, along with visual cues to leisure and family time.
The Hall of Crosses and the Green Room focus on hospitality, meetings and gatherings, reinforcing the broader message of togetherness that permeates the home.
The East Hall is particularly rich in patriotic colors, with red, white, and blue dominating, while incorporating references to the upcoming fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Recurring motifs of oak leaves, roses, butterflies, and stars throughout the residence serve as a visual symbol of remembrance, resilience, and continuity.
The decision to erect the Blue Room Tree in honor of Gold Star families adds a solemn touch to the holiday season, linking the joy of the season to national service and sacrifice. This message is consistent with the stated goals of emphasizing generosity, gratitude, and unity during the holidays.
Behind the scenes, hundreds of volunteers, who were selected earlier in August, began decorating the week of November 24th to help mark this season with shared symbols of home, memory, and national identity.
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