Christmas decorations at the White House with a ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ theme on Dec. 1, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
First Lady Melania Trump introduced the White House Christmas theme, “Home Is Where The Heart Is,” on Dec. 1.
The year’s lights and decor highlight American traditions and national values, and each room is designed to bring unity and promote gratitude.
In a Dec. 1 post on X, the first lady said: “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.”
“The constant movement has taught me that home is not merely a physical space; rather, it is the warmth and comfort I carry within, regardless of my surroundings,” she said in a statement from the White House.
Designer Hervé Pierre had the job of overseeing and implementing the theme, which was said to include elements of the joys and challenges of motherhood and business.
Dozens of volunteer decorators from across the country helped deck the halls of the People’s House.
The East Room of the White House will honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with patriotic colors and national symbols. It was created in collaboration with America250, a nationwide initiative to celebrate 250 years of American history.
Other rooms include tributes to military families, foster youth, and historic presidential legacies. The Red Room’s butterfly theme is a tribute to the nation’s future and to Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative, to support those who have experienced the foster care system.
The White House Christmas Tree was brought in from Sidney, Michigan, and stands 18 feet tall. It features ornaments that represent every U.S. state and territory.
Materials were personally selected by the first lady, including wreaths that have become her signature, and more than 700 feet of garland.
The presidential residence features more than 50 Christmas trees, 75 wreaths, more than 2,800 gold stars, more than 25,000 feet of ribbon, 2,600 pounds of gingerbread, and more than 10,000 butterflies.
Public tours, which were suspended because of construction in the East Wing of the White House, are to resume on Dec. 2.
In the White House statement, the first lady’s office stated, “As Americans explore the historic rooms of the White House this holiday season, the 2025 Christmas decorations serve as a reminder that the strength of our Nation is found in its people—in our shared values, valued traditions, and the steadfast belief that home is where the heart is.”
The White House expects tens of thousands of holiday tourists and visitors for parties before the end of the Christmas season.
