This photograph of the Green Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2025 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump selected "Home is Where the Heart Is" as the 2025 holiday theme. For President and Mrs. Trump’s first winter holiday season at the White House during President Trump's second term in office, the décor was inspired by the acts of kindness, goodwill, and generosity that embody the American spirit. The decorations in the Green Room honored crafts and other holiday activities that make the season and home a welcoming place.

This photograph of the Green Room was taken in February 1975 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It was the first room named after the color of its textiles and has Federal style furnishings. The elegant but relaxed parlor is used for small gatherings, interviews, and teas.

This photograph of the Green Room 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. To emphasize the brilliant hue of the walls in the Green Room, glass ornaments and prisms were placed on the center Christmas tree to create colorful displays of light. A garland on the mantel, wreaths on the windows, and Christmas tree replicas on the coffee and "dumb waiter" tables were also included in the room’s décor.

This photograph of the Green Room 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. To emphasize the brilliant hue of the walls in the Green Room, glass ornaments and prisms were placed on the center Christmas tree to create colorful displays of light. A garland on the mantel, wreaths on the windows, and Christmas tree replicas on the coffee and "dumb waiter" tables were also included in the room’s décor.

This close-up photograph of a small Christmas tree replica in the Green Room 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. To emphasize the brilliant hue of the walls in the Green Room, glass ornaments and prisms were placed on the center Christmas tree to create colorful displays of light. A garland on the mantel, wreaths on the windows, and Christmas tree replicas, like the one captured here, were also included in the room’s décor.

This close-up photograph of a wreath hung on a window in the Green Room 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. To emphasize the brilliant hue of the walls in the Green Room, glass ornaments and prisms were placed on the center Christmas tree to create colorful displays of light. A garland on the mantel, Christmas tree replicas on the coffee and "dumb waiter" tables, and wreaths, like the one captured here, were also included in the room’s décor.

This photograph of three Christmas tree replicas on a coffee table in the Green Room 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. To emphasize the brilliant hue of the walls in the Green Room, glass ornaments and prisms were placed on the center Christmas tree to create colorful displays of light. A garland on the mantel, wreaths on the windows, and Christmas tree replicas, like the ones captured here, were also included in the room’s décor.

This photograph of a garland dressing the mantel in the Green Room 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. To emphasize the brilliant hue of the walls in the Green Room, glass ornaments and prisms were placed on the center Christmas tree to create colorful displays of light. Wreaths on the windows and Christmas tree replicas on coffee and "dumb waiter" tables were also included in the room's décor. The garland captured here is adorned with bedazzled stars and leaves, as well as multicolored ornaments.

This photograph of the Green Room 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. To emphasize the brilliant hue of the walls in the Green Room, glass ornaments and prisms were placed on the center Christmas tree to create colorful displays of light. A garland on the mantel, wreaths on the windows, and Christmas tree replicas on the coffee and "dumb waiter" tables were also included in the room’s décor.

This photograph of the Green Room 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. To emphasize the brilliant hue of the walls in the Green Room, glass ornaments and prisms were placed on the center Christmas tree to create colorful displays of light. A garland on the mantel, wreaths on the windows, and Christmas tree replicas, like the one captured here beneath Jacob Lawrence's 1947 painting "The Builders", were also included in the room’s décor.

This photograph of the Green Room 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. To emphasize the brilliant hue of the walls in the Green Room, glass ornaments and prisms were placed on the center Christmas tree to create colorful displays of light. A garland on the mantel, wreaths on the windows, and Christmas tree replicas on the coffee and "dumb waiter" tables were also included in the room’s décor.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (left), Social Secretary Catherine Fenton (center), and assistant pastry chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison (right) pose with a birthday cake for President George W. Bush in the Green Room. The cake was made by the pastry team to celebrate President Bush's 56th birthday. Decorations on the cake included the Presidential seal and a Texas longhorn, likely a reference to Bush's childhood in Texas. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph the White House pastry team poses for a picture together in the Green Room on May 6, 1998. Led by White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, the pastry team had the desserts lined up in the Green Room for a State Dinner in honor of President of the Council of Ministers Romano Prodi of the Italian Republic, more commonly known as the prime minister of Italy, and Flavia Franzoni, his wife. The dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in the East Room. From left to right are Chef Mesnier, Lynn McCartin, Susan "Susie" E. Morrison, Marlene Roudebush, and assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch. For the full menu from this State Dinner, see 1140843. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier stands with an unidentified member of the White House staff behind the dessert for the State Dinner in honor of President of the Council of Ministers Romano Prodi of the Italian Republic, more commonly known as the prime minister of Italy, and Flavia Franzoni, his wife. The dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in the East Room on May 6, 1998. Chef Mesnier took inspiration for the flavors and construction of the dessert from Prime Minister Prodi's childhood in Bologna, Italy. He included Italian flavors and a Bolognese tower made of ice-cream. On the right are pastry team members Marlene Roudebush (left), Lynn McCartin (center), and assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch (right). For the full menu from this State Dinner, see 1140843. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This photograph features First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton meeting with White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier in the Green Room of the White House. There is an unidentified member of the White House Kitchen staff standing with them. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This photograph features First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton meeting with White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier in the Green Room of the White House. There is an unidentified member of the White House Kitchen staff standing with them. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This photograph features First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton meeting with White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier in the Green Room of the White House. There is an unidentified member of the White House Kitchen staff standing with them. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This close-up photograph of decorations in the Green Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of a Green Room window was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of a Green Room window was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of a Green Room window was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of a Green Room window was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of a Green Room window was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of the Green Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of the Green Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.