This photograph of the Red 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 Red Room decorations celebrated the younger generations of Americans, using the metamorphosis of butterflies -- on display in the room -- as an example of their promising future.

This photograph of the traditional Red Room cranberry tree display 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 Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel. The cranberry tree continues the Red Room tradition started in 1975 during the Gerald R. Ford Administration.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white and gold garland dressed across the Red Room's classical marble mantel, as seen here.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white and gold garland dressed across the Red Room's classical marble mantel, as seen here.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white and gold garland dressed across the Red Room's classical marble mantel, as seen here.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white and gold garland dressed across the Red Room's classical marble mantel, as seen here.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel. Part of the center Christmas tree is pictured along with the accompanying glowing gifts.

This photograph of the traditional Red Room cranberry tree display 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 Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel. The cranberry tree continues the Red Room tradition started in 1975 during the Gerald R. Ford Administration.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel. Part of the center Christmas tree is pictured in front of the Red Room's fireplace along with the accompanying glowing gifts.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and the depicted red, white and gold garland dressed across the Red Room's classical marble mantel. Also pictured are a collection of cranberry trees, a Red Room tradition dating back to 1975 and the Gerald R. Ford administration.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel. The two drawings captured on the table are examples of the children's letters on display.

This photograph of a window in the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel. The usual yellow and red drapes are captured hanging over the window. Also shown is the marble bust of President Martin Van Buren sculpted by Hiram Powers. In the background, the 2024 Blue Room Christmas Tree is pictured through the doorway.

This photograph of a window in the Red Room 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 Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, as captured here, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel.

This photograph of the traditional Red Room cranberry tree display 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 Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The holiday décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel. The cranberry tree continues the Red Room tradition started in 1975 during the Gerald R. Ford Administration.

This photograph of the Red 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. The Red Room was decorated to honor the theme of peace and light. The décor included doves bearing messages of peace, letters from children addressed to President and Dr. Biden, illuminated gift boxes, and a red, white, and gold garland dressed across the mantel. Part of the center Christmas tree is pictured in front of the Red Room's fireplace along with the accompanying glowing gifts.

This photograph of the Red 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. The center Christmas tree in the Red Room was decorated with white paper doves carrying red envelopes bearing messages of peace. Throughout the room were also letters sent by children to President and Dr. Biden, a white and red floral garland across the mantel, and the traditional Red Room cranberry tree.

This is a photograph of President Bill Clinton with former Presidents Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and George H.W. Bush with a group of White House chefs. The group is photographed in the Red Room of the White House. From left to right are: White House Executive pastry chef Roland Mesnier, pastry chef Franette McCulloch, Bush, Carter, Clinton, Ford, chef Patrice Olivon, White House Executive Chef Pierre Chambrin, and sous chef John Moeller. 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, taken on October 24, 1997, shows a birthday cake made by White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier on a table in the Red Room. The cake may have been made for First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's birthday, which was on October 26th. The decorations on the cake include an artist's easel with cloth draped over a landscape painting. The painting appears to be Georgia O'Keeffe's "Mountains at Bear Lake - Taos," a painting added to the White House Collection in 1997. 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 ornaments in the Red 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 2023 Red Room décor looked to the joy, creativity, and collaboration involved in making holiday crafts. Representing Dr. Biden’s Joining Forces initiative, the ornaments in the room, including those seen here, featured handprints and painted family portraits made by children with military connections.