Members of the US Marine Band play holiday music during a press tour of White House decorations on Monday, November 29.
In pictures: White House unveils holiday decorations
Members of the US Marine Band play holiday music during a press tour of White House decorations on Monday, November 29.
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Published 1:59 PM EST, Mon November 29, 2021

The White House unveiled its holiday decorations on Monday, going along with the theme selected this year by first lady Jill Biden, who titled her inspiration "Gifts from the Heart."

In each of the public rooms of the White House -- which remains closed to visitors due to the Covid-19 pandemic -- there is an individual representation of the theme.

This year's decorations include 41 Christmas trees, 6,000 feet of ribbon, more than 300 candles and more than 10,000 ornaments.
This year's decorations include 41 Christmas trees, 6,000 feet of ribbon, more than 300 candles and more than 10,000 ornaments.
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A picture of President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hangs on a tree in the State Dining Room. In the State Dining Room, two large trees are decorated with framed photographs of former first families at the White House during the holidays.
A picture of President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hangs on a tree in the State Dining Room. In the State Dining Room, two large trees are decorated with framed photographs of former first families at the White House during the holidays.
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A White House social aide stands in the Grand Foyer.
A White House social aide stands in the Grand Foyer.
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White House pastry chef Susan Morrison is seen near a gingerbread White House in the State Dining Room. The annual gingerbread house -- a 350-pound replica of the original that took Morrison and members of her team several weeks to construct -- was accompanied by other smaller gingerbread and icing "buildings," including a hospital, a fire station, a police station, a warehouse and a school to honor front-line workers.
White House pastry chef Susan Morrison is seen near a gingerbread White House in the State Dining Room. The annual gingerbread house -- a 350-pound replica of the original that took Morrison and members of her team several weeks to construct -- was accompanied by other smaller gingerbread and icing "buildings," including a hospital, a fire station, a police station, a warehouse and a school to honor front-line workers.
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A Christmas tree is seen in the Red Room.
A Christmas tree is seen in the Red Room.
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A portrait of former first lady Grace Coolidge overlooks a table set in the China Room.
A portrait of former first lady Grace Coolidge overlooks a table set in the China Room.
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Letters to President Biden decorate a Christmas tree in the East Room.
Letters to President Biden decorate a Christmas tree in the East Room.
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The East Colonnade is decorated with doves and shooting stars.
The East Colonnade is decorated with doves and shooting stars.
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A replica White House decorates the Booksellers Hall.
A replica White House decorates the Booksellers Hall.
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A look inside the East Room.
A look inside the East Room.
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A statement said the first lady was "inspired by small acts of kindness and experiences that lifted our spirits this year and throughout the pandemic."
A statement said the first lady was "inspired by small acts of kindness and experiences that lifted our spirits this year and throughout the pandemic."
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A White House social aide holds the door to the East Wing entrance.
A White House social aide holds the door to the East Wing entrance.
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The Gold Star Tree honors fallen members of the US military.
The Gold Star Tree honors fallen members of the US military.
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A social aide walks through the Cross Hall.
A social aide walks through the Cross Hall.
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