This photograph of the south view of the White House was taken from the Ellipse by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2023, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. For the 2023 holiday season, the South Portico of the White House was adorned with garlands and lights with a large wreath hung from the Truman Balcony. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens were joined in the festive celebration by host and country music star Mickey Guyton with performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band.

This photograph of the south view of the White House was taken from the Ellipse by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2023, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. For the 2023 holiday season, the South Portico of the White House was adorned with garlands and lights with a large wreath hung from the Truman Balcony. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens were joined in the festive celebration by host and country music star Mickey Guyton with performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band.

This photograph of the south view of the White House was taken from the Ellipse by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2023, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. For the 2023 holiday season, the South Portico of the White House was adorned with garlands and lights with a large wreath hung from the Truman Balcony. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens were joined in the festive celebration by host and country music star Mickey Guyton with performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band.

This photograph of the south view of the White House was taken from the Ellipse by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2023, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. For the 2023 holiday season, the South Portico of the White House was adorned with garlands and lights with a large wreath hung from the Truman Balcony. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens were joined in the festive celebration by host and country music star Mickey Guyton with performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band.

This photograph of the south view of the White House was likely taken during the John F. Kennedy administration. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This is an undated photograph of the south view of the White House. The photograph originates from the National Archives and Records Administration. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

This photograph from the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022. In this photograph, production crew members make preparations ahead of the concert and ceremony. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.

This photograph from the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022. In this photograph, production crew members make preparations ahead of the concert and ceremony. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.

This photograph by Karl Schumacher is of a sign on the truck that delivered the Blue Room Christmas Tree to the White House on December 6, 1974. Ed and Mardee Cole of Ed-Mar Tree Farm in Maryville, Michigan, who grew the tree, delivered the tree on the South Drive of the White House. The annual arrival of the tree signals the start of holiday festivities at the White House.

This photograph of Marine One on the South Lawn was taken by Thomas Goertel from the Ellipse on December 2, 2021. A trio of Christmas wreaths adorn the Truman Balcony on the South Portico.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Thomas Goertel on December 2, 2021. Taken from the Ellipse, the photograph captures a motorcade on the South Drive. A trio of Christmas wreaths hang from the Truman Balcony, and the lights of the Blue Room Christmas Tree can be seen through the center windows of the South Portico.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Thomas Goertel on December 2, 2021. Taken from the Ellipse, the photograph captures a motorcade on the South Drive. A trio of Christmas wreaths hang from the Truman Balcony, and the lights of the Blue Room Christmas Tree can be seen through the center windows of the South Portico.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Thomas Goertel from the Ellipse on December 2, 2021, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Holiday lights are entwined in a trio of Christmas wreaths that hang from the Truman Balcony. The lights of the Blue Room Christmas Tree can also be seen through the center windows of the South Portico.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Thomas Goertel from the Ellipse on December 2, 2021, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Holiday lights are entwined in a trio of Christmas wreaths that hang from the Truman Balcony. The lights of the Blue Room Christmas Tree can also be seen through the center windows of the South Portico.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Thomas Goertel from the Ellipse on December 2, 2021, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Holiday lights are entwined in a trio of Christmas wreaths that hang from the Truman Balcony. The lights of the Blue Room Christmas Tree can also be seen through the center windows of the South Portico.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Thomas Goertel from the Ellipse on December 2, 2021, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Holiday lights are entwined in a trio of Christmas wreaths that hang from the Truman Balcony. The lights of the Blue Room Christmas Tree can also be seen through the center windows of the South Portico.

This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Thomas Goertel from the Ellipse on December 2, 2021, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Holiday lights are entwined in a trio of Christmas wreaths that hang from the Truman Balcony. The lights of the Blue Room Christmas Tree can also be seen through the center windows of the South Portico.