What it takes to deck the halls for Christmas at the White House – Fox Business

Melania Trump paid special attention to detail when decorating the White House for Christmas.

Christmas spirit, in the form oftwinkly lights and bright red bows, has arrived at the White House.

The walls, windows and grand rooms have been adorned with holiday traditions, thanks to first lady Melania Trump,who paid special attention to the Spirit of America-themed detail.

Heres an inside look at how some of the most eloquent details emulate American tradition.

The official White House Christmas tree is from Pitman, Pennsylvania, and stretches more than 18 feet in height. The Douglas fir tree is decoratedsymbolically with floral emblems, each representingone of the 50 states and territories. The tree portraysthe beauty and diversity of America.

The official White House Christmas tree decorated in the Blue Room on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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The White Houses gingerbread house is an exact replica of the South Portico of the White House. Some other national landmarks are featured next to the house, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Space Needle, Mount Rushmore, the Alamo, Gateway arch, Liberty Belland Statue of Liberty. The columns of the gingerbread White House are made of pasta noodles and the display used a total of 200 pounds of gingerbread.

The gingerbread house is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Each year, Melania Trump has carried out her tradition of hanging Christmas wreaths on the faade of the White House. There are a total of 106 wreaths hung throughout. Some other traditions that have returned include the Gold Star Family Tree, with more than 400 stars arranged, the Christmas card display and the White House crche.

The Red Room of the White House. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

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The East Room is decked with dcor inspired by the American flag. Decorations include gilded eagle tree toppers, mirrored stars, and red andblue ribbons. Decorative elements in the East Colonnade highlight American innovation and architecture.

The East Room of the White House, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

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Two hundred twenty-fivevolunteers,representing all 50 states, were selected to participate in decorating this year. Volunteers helped hang, dress and place the following:

And, everything elsementioned above.

The Grand Foyer of the White House, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

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The White House will host open houses, receptions and tours throughout the month of December for all to enjoy this years decorations.

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