The White House is decorated with 63 trees, gingerbread houses and more for the Obamas' last Christmas at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — see the photos!
'This the Season!
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama decided "The Gift of the Holidays" would be the theme for their eighth and final Christmas in the White House in 2016. Per Vogue, it was to show what a gift it's been to live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for nearly a decade.
Santa's Little Helpers
According to Vogue, 100 volunteers spent 10 days getting the White House in order for the holidays. Additionally, 32 event design experts weighed in to help POTUS and FLOTUS' vision come to life.
Trees Galore
The estate is decked out with 63 trees, and 65,000 ornaments were used in total, Vogue reports. Some trees were decorated with patriotic-themed trinkets, ribbons and bows.
Tasty Treats
Grab a plate! In the State Dining Room, one can find the White House Gingerbread House. The impressive replica weighs a whopping 250 pounds.
Back to Childhood
Gingerbread was all the craze with this year's decorations. More than 200,000 Lego bricks made up 56 gingerbread houses, which sit on tables throughout the residence.
Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
The White House Christmas tree stands at 19 feet tall in the Blue Room of the White House.
Red as Rudolph's Nose
The Red Room is decked out with wreaths, two small trees and garland for the special season.
Puppy Pride!
Personal touch! Two gigantic dog statues made out of pom-poms to represent the Obamas' pups, Bo and Sunny, decorate the White House.
Frosty the Snowman
Thirty-two snowpeople were placed in the Center Hall of the White House. Some wore headphones while others donned colorful scarves.
Christmas Carol Time
Christmas ball ornaments beautifully covered the fireplace in the library. FLOTUS hosted military families on November 29 so they could see the decorations up close.
Source: usmagazine
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