"The decor also nods to next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and founding of the United States of America. Several dozen volunteer decorators from across the country helped deck the halls of the Executive Mansion with 75 wreaths, 51 Christmas trees, more than 700 feet (213 meters) of garland, more than 2,000 strands of lights, over 25,000 feet (7,620 meters) of ribbon, over 2,800 gold stars, more than 10,000 butterflies and 120 pounds (54 kilograms) of gingerbread."
"Public tours, which had been suspended because of the construction, are to resume Tuesday but with a shorter route limited to just the State Floor, which includes the East Room; the Green, Blue and Red Rooms; the State Dining Room; the Cross Hall; and the Grand Foyer. The Library and the Vermeil and China Rooms on the Ground Floor - one level below the State Floor - were cut from the tour route because of the construction."
Melania Trump unveiled White House holiday decorations themed "Home Is Where the Heart Is" for her family's first Christmas back. The decor includes nods to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and extensive elements created by several dozen volunteer decorators: 75 wreaths, 51 trees, over 700 feet of garland, more than 2,000 strands of lights, over 25,000 feet of ribbon, over 2,800 gold stars, more than 10,000 butterflies and 120 pounds of gingerbread. The official Blue Room tree honors Gold Star families. East Wing demolition for a new ballroom changed the tree's placement and shortened public tour routes; visitors will enter via a new North Portico walkway.
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