This photograph of the Gold Star Family Trees in the East Landing 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 first Christmas trees encountered on holiday tours were the Gold Star Family Trees. Named after the Gold Star Designation, these trees commemorated service members killed in action. In 2024, a tree made of six stacked golden stars was displayed in the center of the East Landing, with each star representing the six branches of the military and, on the surrounding Christmas trees, the names of fallen service members were engraved in golden star ornaments.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of a United States Marine service member at the door to the East Entrance of the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of a United States Marine service member at the door to the East Entrance of the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of a United States Marine service member at the door to the East Entrance of the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches.

This photograph of the United States Marine Band performing outside the East Entrance of the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with music as well as all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches. Amidst the decorations were the new digital displays installed along the East Colonnade in 2024. Prior to their installation, printed images were often displayed for visitors to see as they entered the White House through the East Wing.

This photograph of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches.

This photograph of the ceiling of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches.

This photograph of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches.

This close-up photograph of a small brass bell hanging by a red ribbon from the ceiling of the East Colonnade 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. Brass bells like the one depicted were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches.

This photograph of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches.

This photograph of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches.

This photograph of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches. Amidst the decorations were the new digital displays installed along the East Colonnade in 2024. Prior to their installation, printed images were often displayed for visitors to see as they entered the White House through the East Wing.

This close-up photograph of a small brass bell hanging by a red ribbon from the ceiling of the East Colonnade 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. Brass bells like the one depicted were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches.

This photograph of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches.

This photograph of the East Colonnade 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. Different sizes of brass bells were hung down the length of the East Colonnade to represent the peaceful sounds of the holiday season. Garlands consisting of golden beads, sleigh bells, and lights adorned all of the arches. Amidst the decorations were the new digital displays installed along the East Colonnade in 2024. Prior to their installation, printed images were often displayed for visitors to see as they entered the White House through the East Wing.