Large green trees, red and gold decorations, an enchanting carousel, brass bells and gingerbread men and a large sleigh… Jill Biden left no room for doubt as to the theme she chose for the Christmas decoration at the White House. The illuminations and ornaments were selected in pure American tradition to accompany this month of December placed under the sign of “peace and light” by the First Lady.
In a statement, Jill Biden explained that “the holiday season has always held a special place” in her heart and that of her husband, Joe Biden. “We have enjoyed opening the doors of the People's House more each year, thus perpetuating the spirit of goodwill and gratitude,” she wrote, while she had invited the children of members of the National Guard from all over the country. country to come and help him refine the decoration.
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“As we celebrate our final holiday season here at the White House, we are guided by the values we hold sacred: faith, family, service to our country, kindness to our neighbors, and the power of community and connection,” continues Jill Biden.
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83 trees, 28,000 decorations…
During her four years at the White House, Jill Biden always took care to celebrate major holidays by opening the presidential residence to the public, but above all by decorating it with taste and excess. For her last Christmas, the First Lady mobilized more than 300 volunteers, according to the Associated Press, to put up 83 trees, 3,048 meters of ribbon, 28,000 decorations, 2,200 paper doves and some 165,000 lights used on wreaths, garlands and other decorations.
