She put her heart into it.<\/p>\n
First lady Melania Trump<\/a> decked the White House halls with the theme \u201cHome is Where the Heart Is,\u201d featuring an assortment of decorations<\/a> intended to showcase American \u201cgenerosity, patriotism, and gratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n The glitzy White House decorations include more than 10,000 blue butterflies, 25,000 feet of ribbons, 2,000 strands of light, 2,800 gold stars, 700 feet of garland, 120 pounds of gingerbread, 51 Christmas trees, and 75 classic Christmas wreaths. <\/p>\n The theme of this year\u2019s White House Christmas decorations is \u201cHome is Where the Heart Is.\u201d Getty Images<\/p>\n \u201cThe saying \u2018Home is Where the Heart is\u2019 resonates deeply with me, especially as I navigate the joys, challenges, and frequent motion that comes with motherhood and business,\u201d Melania Trump explained.<\/p>\n \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Historically, tours of the White House Christmas decor would begin in the East Wing, the domain of the first ladies. <\/p>\n However, President Trump bulldozed it down in October to make room for the glamorous $300 million ballroom that he\u2019s wanted to construct on the White House grounds for well over a decade. <\/p>\n Now, the White House tours will feature an updated route, featuring the White House Christmas decorations on the State Floor. In keeping with tradition, the various iconic rooms of the White House have their own sub-theme. <\/p>\n The Red Room of the White House is chock full of blue butterflies. AP<\/p>\n In a departure from past White House tours during the Christmas season, there is no East Wing. AP<\/p>\n Decorations in the East Room are patriotic and honor the service men and women who died protecting the US. ZUMAPRESS.com<\/p>\n The East Room, for example, is adorned with patriotic decorations to pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This includes red, white and blue decor, with eagles, the Great Seal and 250 stars. Its sub-theme is \u201cHome is Where the Heart Is: America, Our Home.\u201d<\/p>\n After that, the Green Room showcases top American games and Lego portraits of the president and George Washington, with a sub-theme of \u201cHome is Where the Heart Is: Family Fun.\u201d<\/p>\n The Blue Room pays homage to Gold Star families with blue, gold, and ivory, with gold stars, featuring the sub-theme of \u201cHome is Where the Heart Is: Where Strength and Sacrifice Meets Home.\u201d It is where the official White House Christmas tree is located.<\/p>\n Next, the Red Room is home to decor on the first lady\u2019s \u201cBe Best\u201d initiative, with over 10,000 butterflies and the sub-theme \u201cFostering the Future.\u201d<\/p>\n The first lady gave a nod to her \u201cBe Best\u201d initiative in some of the ornaments. AP<\/p>\n The Cross Hall features decorations flanking a doorway with red and gold ornaments. AP<\/p>\n Melania Trump has now decorated the White House for Christmas five times. JIM LO SCALZO\/POOL\/EPA\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n In the State Room, the first lady\u2019s decorations tout past diplomacy at the White House, including the White House Historical Association\u2019s official ornament, gilded acorns and hand-painted magnolia blossoms. The sub-theme is \u201cHome is Where the Heart Is: A Place to Gather.\u201d<\/p>\n Lastly, the White House\u2019s Grand Foyer and Cross Hall were decorated as a place \u201cWhere Love Blooms.\u201d <\/p>\n Melania Trump is a veteran White House decorator. This marks her fifth time getting the executive mansion ready for the Christmas season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"She put her heart into it. 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