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White House Unveils 2025 Christmas Display, Blending Tradition with Melania Trump's Vintage Touch
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Published in House and Home on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 at 13:00 GMT by Palm Beach Post- 🞛 This publication is a summary or evaluation of another publication
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White House Lights Up with New Christmas Display — A Look at the 2025 Decorations Created by Melania Trump
Every year, as the holiday season rolls around, the White House becomes a focal point for people across the country looking for a glimpse of how the nation’s first family chooses to celebrate Christmas. In an article dated December 2, 2025, the Palm Beach Post highlighted the latest iteration of the holiday décor, providing a visual tour of the White House’s festive aesthetic and noting the continued influence of Melania Trump in crafting the palace’s Christmas charm.
A New Video Showcase
The article opens with a link to a short video that the White House released to the public, featuring sweeping shots of the newly installed ornaments. The video, narrated by a resident volunteer, showcases a range of traditional decorations—gold‑leafed stars, garlands of evergreen, and a gleaming Christmas tree tucked into the East Room—interspersed with more modern touches such as crystal‑clear LED lights and a custom, hand‑crafted “Home of the White House” wreath.
The White House video director notes that the film is “designed to highlight both the historical legacy of the White House’s holiday displays and the personal touches that each administration brings.” For the 2025 season, the piece includes footage of the Oval Office’s new, minimalist holiday décor: a simple spruce wreath draped over the presidential desk and a pair of small, antique lamps to echo the classic 1950s style.
Melania Trump’s Signature Touches
The article delves into Melania Trump’s role in selecting the décor, underscoring her reputation as an avid collector of vintage holiday ornaments. According to the Palm Beach Post, many of the tree’s ornaments were sourced from her private collection of pre‑War II décor, which she has displayed at the White House on multiple occasions. In particular, the article points out:
- Her personal “Snowflake” ornaments: A set of 15 crystal‑encrusted snowflakes that hang from the tree’s lower branches, giving a delicate sparkle reminiscent of a winter morning in New York.
- The “Classic Car” ornament: A miniature white Ford Model T that has become a running gag among staff, placed at the base of the tree to nod to the early automotive age.
- A “Family Portrait” ornament: A custom painted portrait of the Trump family, hand‑painted by Melania herself and hanging near the tree’s trunk.
Melania’s involvement in the selection process is highlighted by a quote from the White House’s chief interior designer: “Melania has always brought a sense of elegance and nostalgia to the White House, and this year’s display is no different.” The article links to a press release from the White House that outlines her design vision: “To blend historical reverence with modern elegance, creating a timeless holiday experience.”
Comparison with Previous Years
A key part of the article is the contextual comparison with prior administrations’ holiday décor. While the 2024 White House display leaned heavily on a more minimalist, “modernist” aesthetic—featuring an all‑black tree and gold trim—this year’s display is “substantially more colorful and ornate.” The Palm Beach Post included side‑by‑side photographs of the 2023 and 2024 tree and noted that the 2025 tree is “larger, brighter, and more crowded with ornaments,” a clear shift toward a more traditional, festive vibe.
The article references a link to a blog post on the White House website that catalogs each year’s decorations. That blog entry contains a short excerpt: “The 2025 tree is the first time in a decade that we’ve reintroduced the classic “Merry Christmas” banner at the top of the tree—a nod to the pre‑Reagan era.” The blog further mentions that the 2025 display is “the first to include a handcrafted glass dome that sits atop the tree, crafted by an artisan from Florence, Italy.”
Public and Media Reaction
The Palm Beach Post captures the mixed reactions from the public. Social media screenshots show people praising the “warm, nostalgic feel” of the decorations, while a small segment of the audience complains that the White House is too “over‑the‑top.” The article quotes a White House spokesperson who said, “Our goal is to bring joy and to honor the traditions that many families across the country cherish.” The spokesperson added that “every year we try to find a balance between classic and contemporary so we can speak to both new and long‑time holiday traditions.”
How to View the Decorations
The article concludes by explaining how visitors can view the decorations. Although the White House is closed to the public for most of the holiday season, the administration is offering a “virtual tour” on the official White House website. Visitors can watch the tour live at 10 am (EST) on December 3rd, and they can view archived footage on the White House’s YouTube channel. The Palm Beach Post includes a direct link to the virtual tour and the official YouTube playlist titled “White House Holiday 2025: A Family Celebration.”
Final Thoughts
In sum, the Palm Beach Post article provides a comprehensive look at the 2025 White House Christmas display—a blend of the Trump family’s personal style and a respect for historical tradition. Melania Trump’s influence is evident in the choice of ornaments and the overall aesthetic, moving away from the minimalist look of 2024 to a more colorful, nostalgic display. The article not only showcases the visual splendor of the decorations but also places them in a broader historical context, providing readers with a richer understanding of how each administration brings its own holiday personality to the nation’s most iconic residence.
Read the Full Palm Beach Post Article at:
[ https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/trump/2025/12/02/photos-video-white-house-christmas-decorations-see-other-years-created-melania-trump/87565240007/ ]
