"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."
"This year, the official White House Christmas tree, which is always on display in the Blue Room, also honors Gold Star families, those that lost a member during active-duty military service. That tree was an East Wing fixture and the first one visitors encountered after they entered through those doors, but the building and a covered walkway, or colonnade, connecting it to the White House were demolished by Trump in October as part of his ballroom plan."
Melania Trump unveiled White House holiday decorations under the theme "Home Is Where the Heart Is." The decor acknowledges the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and uses dozens of volunteer decorators. Decorations include 75 wreaths, 51 Christmas trees, hundreds of feet of garland and ribbon, over 2,000 light strands, thousands of butterflies and 120 pounds of gingerbread. The East Wing was demolished to build a presidential ballroom, relocating elements like the Blue Room tree and prompting a shortened public tour route limited to the State Floor. Visitors will enter via a new North Portico walkway, with tens of thousands expected.
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