Christmas at the White House 2020: “America the Beautiful”

Tradition, innovation, women’s suffrage, and a 500 pound gingerbread house.

The National Christmas Tree is seen at President’s Park, the Ellipse of the White House, Wednesday evening, Dec, 2, 2020, in Washington, D.C. The traditional lighting is featured in the virtual 98th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony event can be viewed on-demand at thenationaltree.org starting Thursday evening, Dec. 3, 2020 and throughout the holiday season. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

The halls have been well and truly decked at the White House this holiday season, and White House staff members, decorators, holiday volunteers, and the First Lady have created something truly special for 2020.

First Lady Melania Trump receives the White House Christmas Tree Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at the North Portico of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

“America the Beautiful” was the theme for this year’s White House Christmas celebration.

“From coast to coast, our country is blessed with boundless natural wonders. The timeless treasures represented in this year’s holiday showcase remind us of the true American spirit,” according to a White House statement on the 2020 holiday decor.

First Lady Melania Trump poses for a photo with Dan and Anne Taylor, of Dan and Bryan Trees in West Virginia, and his family in front of the White House Christmas Tree Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at the North Portico of the White House. Taylor’s family won the 2020 National Christmas Tree Association contest to have their Fraser fir tree placed in the Blue Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

The Taylor Family won this year’s National Christmas Tree Association contest, and were honored to provide the traditional White House Christmas tree for the Blue Room.