This photograph of the Entrance Hall 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. Featured in the Entrance Hall was a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel as well as several festive Christmas trees.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stand for formal portraits with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, at the foot of the Grand Staircase on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here, before attending a State Dinner held in Macron's honor. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive in the Entrance Hall of the White House for a State Dinner held for President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens, President Macron, and Brigette Macron, spouse of the president of France, descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive in the Entrance Hall of the White House for a State Dinner held for President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens, President Macron, and Brigette Macron, spouse of the president of France, descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive in the Entrance Hall of the White House for a State Dinner held for President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens, President Macron, and Brigette Macron, spouse of the president of France, descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stand for formal portraits with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, at the foot of the Grand Staircase on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here, before attending a State Dinner held in Macron's honor. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stand for formal portraits with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, at the foot of the Grand Staircase on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here, before attending a State Dinner held in Macron's honor. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph members of the military prepare for the arrival of President Joseph R. Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, seen here. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stand for formal portraits with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, at the foot of the Grand Staircase on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here, before attending a State Dinner held in Macron's honor. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stand for formal portraits with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, at the foot of the Grand Staircase on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here, before attending a State Dinner held in Macron's honor. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, descend the Grand Staircase of the White House ahead a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall with the Macrons. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive in the Entrance Hall of the White House followed by President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, for a State Dinner on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stand for formal portraits with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, at the foot of the Grand Staircase on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here, before attending a State Dinner held in Macron's honor. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive in the Entrance Hall of the White House followed by President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, for a State Dinner on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph members of the military prepare for the arrival of President Joseph R. Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, ahead of a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, seen here. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

This photograph of the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. On display in the Cross Hall, near the Grand Staircase, was the menorah from the White House Collection, seen here. The menorah was crafted by the skilled White House carpenters using wood recovered during the Harry S. Truman renovation in the 1950s. 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 200th anniversary of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas influenced the decorations in the Cross Hall and the adjoining Entrance Hall. Throughout the space, including in the niches along the Cross Hall’s south wall and a soaring Santa Claus and sleigh above the Entrance Hall, were scenes from the famous holiday tale.

This photograph of decorations lining the Grand Staircase and Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House decor. 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 200th anniversary of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas influenced the decorations in the Cross Hall and the adjoining Entrance Hall. Throughout the space, including in the niches along the Cross Hall’s south wall and a soaring Santa Claus and sleigh above the Entrance Hall, were scenes from the famous holiday tale. Also in the Cross Hall was the menorah from the White House Collection. The menorah was crafted by the skilled White House carpenters using wood recovered during the Harry S. Truman renovation in the 1950s.

This photograph of the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. On display in the Cross Hall, near the Grand Staircase, was the menorah from the White House Collection, seen here. The menorah was crafted by the skilled White House carpenters using wood recovered during the Harry S. Truman renovation in the 1950s. 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 200th anniversary of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas influenced the decorations in the Cross Hall and the adjoining Entrance Hall. Throughout the space, including in the niches along the Cross Hall’s south wall and a soaring Santa Claus and sleigh above the Entrance Hall, were scenes from the famous holiday tale.

In this photograph by Michael Geissinger, President Lyndon B. Johnson and his eldest daughter, Lynda Bird Johnson, descend the Grand Staircase of the White House on the afternoon of her wedding on December 9, 1967. The Grand Staircase connects the first family's private residence on the Second Floor down to the Entrance Hall, seen here, on the State Floor. Lynda's wedding to Marine Corps Capt. Charles S. Robb took place in the East Room of the White House. The President’s cutaway suit jacket and striped trousers stand in stark contrast to Lynda’s white silk satin-paneled gown and her 15-yard-long tulle veil seen trailing behind them.

This photograph of the Grand Staircase draped in garland and gold bows was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. The Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community.

This photograph of the Grand Staircase draped in garland and gold bows was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. The Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community.

This photograph of the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by hope, unity, and community. Decorations in the Cross Hall evoked reflection and symbolized Americans' shared values. A menorah crafted by the White House carpenters was on display in the Cross Hall. The menorah was a new addition to the White House Collection and was made with wood recovered from the Truman Renovation in the 1950s.

This photograph taken by Karl Schumacher shows the view of the Grand Staircase from the Entrance Hall decorated for Christmas on December 13, 1974. The Grand Staircase was trimmed with garlands and bows. The light standards flanking the doorway are decorated with a garland and topped with foil angels and candles. First Lady Betty Ford selected handmade crafts as the theme for the holiday decor. The theme promoted Americana and provided inspiration for thrifty decorations, as many households limited their holiday budgets due to a poor economy.

This photograph of the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by hope, unity, and community. Decorations in the Cross Hall evoked reflection and symbolized Americans' shared values. A menorah crafted by the White House carpenters was on display in the Cross Hall. The menorah was a new addition to the White House Collection and was made with wood recovered from the Truman Renovation in the 1950s.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the Cross Hall was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. For their second year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "We the People." The theme was inspired by the shared values of the American people and the promise of unity, hope, and possibility that represents America’s history. On display in the Cross Hall was a new menorah from the White House Collection, seen here, crafted by skilled White House carpenters using wood recovered during the Truman renovation in the 1950s.