The report shows how the White House celebrates Christmas during a special year marking the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The First Family welcomes visitors and shares the decorations created by dozens of volunteers from across the United States. Hundreds of meters of garland, thousands of lights, and large ribbons are used to decorate the building.
This is the First Lady’s fifth time organizing the White House Christmas display. Each year follows a strong visual theme. In the past, there were white trees and later deep red ones. This year’s theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” Because parts of the White House are under renovation, the decorations are limited to the main floor.
Several rooms are highlighted, including a gingerbread model of the White House, an 18-foot Christmas tree in the Blue Room, and creative displays made of cards and dominoes. The main tree also honors Gold Star military families who lost loved ones in service.
The First Lady also supports charity efforts, including foster care and a Toys for Tots event, where gifts are given to children in need. Overall, the decorations combine tradition, creativity, and messages of family, service, and remembrance.
Vocabulary :
• rite (noun): a traditional ceremony or habit.
• volunteer (noun): a person who works without being paid.
• deck the halls (expression): decorate for Christmas.
• garland (noun): decorative strings of greenery or lights.
• ribbon (noun): long, thin decorative material.
• theme (noun): the main idea or style.
• renovation (noun): repairing or rebuilding a building.
• tribute (noun): something done to show respect or honor.
• foster care (noun): system for children living with temporary families.
• mantle (noun): shelf above a fireplace.