12/01/2025
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"HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS”
First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas Theme
By Karen Ann Carr
This year’s White House Christmas celebration, lovingly shaped by First Lady Melania Trump, carries a theme that touches all of us: Home Is Where the Heart Is. It’s a gentle reminder that the true spirit of America doesn’t live only within walls or halls—it shines through the people who fill them with love, resilience, and possibility.
Drawing from her own journey through motherhood, global movement, and the swirl of family and business, the First Lady reflects, “Home is not merely a physical space; it is the warmth and comfort I carry within.” That sentiment captures something universal: no matter where life takes us, we each carry a light within that can create sanctuary, hope, and joy for others. This season, she invites the Nation to share that inner warmth with the world around us—to build homes filled with grace, brilliance, and boundless potential.
The “Fostering the Future” Red Room
With the creative partnership of renowned designer Hervé Pierre, the White House unveils the “Fostering the Future Red Room”—a breathtaking space awash in brilliant blue butterflies. The room honors children and families in foster care, a cause the First Lady has championed with heart and steady devotion since 2021. The butterflies, symbols of transformation and renewal, flutter through the room like little messengers of hope—reminding us that Christmas is, at its core, about new beginnings.
Mr. Pierre also designed a limited-edition tour booklet—a tender keepsake allowing guests to carry a piece of this year’s Christmas magic home.
Time-Honored Traditions
Throughout the People’s House, tradition blooms in every window and hallway. Seventy-five of the First Lady’s iconic wreaths—each adorned with classic red bows—bring timeless beauty to the White House façade. Inside, the halls overflow with more than 50 Christmas trees, 700 feet of garland, 25,000 feet of ribbon, and 10,000 shimmering butterflies, creating an atmosphere of pure holiday wonder.
Honoring Gold Star Families
In the Blue Room stands a stunning 18-foot concolor fir from Sidney, Michigan—the official White House Christmas Tree. This year, it tenderly honors Gold Star Families, decorated with gold stars and ornaments featuring each state and territory’s bird and flower. It is a heartfelt tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unbreakable strength of the families who serve our Nation in the most profound ways.
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
In anticipation of our Nation’s 250th anniversary, the East Room glows with patriotic vignettes in red, white, and blue. Meanwhile, in the Green Room, two presidential portraits—crafted from more than 6,000 puzzle pieces—invite families to gather, laugh, imagine, and explore together. It is a celebration not only of history, but of the joy of discovery.
A Gingerbread Masterpiece
In the State Dining Room, guests are greeted by the 2025 Gingerbread House—a culinary work of art featuring the South Portico and offering a peek into the Yellow Oval Room. Made with more than 120 pounds of gingerbread, this year’s creation is as awe-inspiring as it is deliciously detailed.
Nearby, the Grand Foyer showcases a portion of the historic White House Crèche, lovingly undergoing expert restoration by White House curators.
A Season of Heartfelt Reflection
As families and visitors walk through the storied rooms of the White House this holiday season, they will find more than decorations—they will find reminders of who we are as Americans. Our strength rests not only in history or ceremony, but in a shared spirit rooted in compassion, community, and the unwavering belief that home is where the heart is.
Official White House Photos: The District of Columbia 2025
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