This photograph of White House doorkeeper Preston Bruce and his family was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on December 27, 1961 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The Bruce family is photographed in front of the Blue Room Christmas tree while attending a staff holiday reception. Bruce worked as the doorkeeper from 1953 to 1975.

This photograph of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the 2023 Official White House Christmas tree arrival at the North Portico of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 20, 2023. The tree was delivered by horse-drawn carriage and carefully escorted to the Blue Room, where it remained on display for the holiday season. Dr. Biden welcomed the 18.5-foot Fraser Fir from Fleetwood, North Carolina, along with the children of military families who were given the opportunity to touch the horses and tree and pose with it. Since 1966, the Christmas tree displayed in the Blue Room has been presented to the White House following a contest run by the National Christmas Tree Association. The winners of this year's contest were Amber Scott and Alex Church of Cline Church Nursery.

This photograph of the entranceway to the Blue Room from the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. Christmas trees featuring plaid ornaments and presents were placed on either side of the entrance to the Blue Room, echoing the Blue Room Christmas Tree visible through the doorway. Also captured in this photograph are the hand-cut paper doves that were attached to strings and hung from the Cross Hall’s ceiling.

This photograph of the entranceway to the Blue Room from the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. A garland of white lights and ornaments was draped over the entrance, echoing the Blue Room Christmas Tree visible through the doorway. Also captured in this photograph are the hand-cut paper doves that were attached to strings and hung from the Cross Hall’s ceiling.

This photograph of the entranceway to the Blue Room from the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. Christmas trees featuring plaid ornaments and presents were placed on either side of the entrance to the Blue Room, echoing the Blue Room Christmas Tree visible through the doorway. Also captured in this photograph are the hand-cut paper doves that were attached to strings and hung from the Cross Hall’s ceiling.

This photograph of the entranceway to the Blue Room from the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. Christmas trees featuring plaid ornaments and presents were placed on either side of the entrance to the Blue Room, echoing the Blue Room Christmas Tree visible through the doorway. Also captured in this photograph are the hand-cut paper doves that were attached to strings and hung from the Cross Hall’s ceiling.

This photograph of the entranceway to the Blue Room from the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. Christmas trees featuring plaid ornaments and presents were placed on either side of the entrance to the Blue Room, echoing the Blue Room Christmas Tree visible through the doorway. Also captured in this photograph are the hand-cut paper doves that were attached to strings and hung from the Cross Hall’s ceiling.

This photograph of the entranceway to the Blue Room from the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. Christmas trees featuring plaid ornaments and presents were placed on either side of the entrance to the Blue Room, echoing the Blue Room Christmas Tree visible through the doorway. Also captured in this photograph are the hand-cut paper doves that were attached to strings and hung from the Cross Hall’s ceiling.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This close-up photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold through the doorway to the Green Room on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals. Also pictured is G. P. A. Healy's portrait of John Tyler.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This close-up photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This photograph of the Blue Room entranceway from the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. A garland of white lights, hand-cut paper doves, and gold bell ornaments was draped over the entrance, echoing the Blue Room Christmas Tree visible through the doorway.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This close-up photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This close-up photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This close-up photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.

This close-up photograph of the Blue Room Christmas Tree was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree, on display in its traditional location, was an 18 ½ foot Fraser fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. The tree was decorated with the names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia and was surrounded by a rotating carousel of festively decorated animals.