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Christmas at The White House

By Photos by Associated Press

Nov. 26, 2018

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Christmas has arrived at the White House, featuring designs by First lady Melania Trump. The 2018 White House holiday decor features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The Grand Foyer and Cross Hall leading into the Blue Room and the official White House Christmas tree are viewed during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday.
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Grand Foyer and Cross Hall are seen during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as first lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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A detail of the official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each State and territory. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as first lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The First Family's holiday card is seen behind glass in Booksellers during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as first lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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An ornament with images of the Southwest and the Intermountain West hangs on a tree in the East Room to highlight the diversity and ingenuity of American architecture and design during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday.
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An ornament with an image of President George Washington is seen during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as first lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The United States Marine Band plays in the Grand Foyer during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as first lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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Garland decorates the Grand Staircase during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as first lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The Red Room, with the theme to celebrate America's Children, is seen during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as first lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The Red Room, with the theme to celebrate America's Children, is seen during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday.
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A wreath made of "Be Best" pencils is seen in the Red Room during a 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as first lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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Place settings for a previous President Donald Trump State dinner is seen in the China Room during a 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. A name card for President Donald Trump is left and another for French President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte Macron is right.
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A replica name card for Brigitte Macron from a previous President Donald Trump administration State Dinner is seen in the China Room during the 2018 Christmas preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday.
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The official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during the Christmas press preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each State and territory.
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The base of the official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during a 2018 preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each State and territory.
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The First Family's official Christmas ornament is seen during the press preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House for 2018 as first lady Melania Trump unveiled the holiday decor. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The base of the official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each State and territory. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The gingerbread house, showcasing the full expanse of the National Mall: the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, and, the White House is seen in the State Dining Room during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The gingerbread house, showcasing the full expanse of the National Mall: the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, and, the White House is seen in the State Dining Room during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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First Family's official Christmas ornament is seen during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The Cross Hall is seen during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The Official 2018 White House Christmas Ornament is seen during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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Grand Foyer and Cross Hall leading into the Blue Room and the official White House Christmas tree are seen during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The Cross Hall is seen during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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Topiary trees line the East colonnade during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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A detail of the official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each State and territory. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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The official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in Washington, on Monday. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each State and territory. Christmas has arrived at the White House. First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House holiday decor on Monday. She designed the decor, which features a theme of "American Treasures."
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