This photograph of the Ground Floor Corridor 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 Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters to Sand Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.

This photograph of the Vermeil 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 decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel was decorated with ballerinas, music boxes, and the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament honoring the presidency of Gerald R. Ford.

This close-up photograph of the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament in the Vermeil 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 decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel, seen here was also decorated with ballerinas and music boxes.

This photograph of the Vermeil 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 decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel was decorated with ballerinas, music boxes, and the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament honoring the presidency of Gerald R. Ford, as seen here.

This photograph of the Library 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 Library’s decorations honored the tradition of bedtime stories, with celestial stars and moons adorning the trees and nighttime scenes on display in the windows. Favorite and beloved holiday books could be seen throughout the room, along with a child's bed in the northwest corner of the room.

This photograph of the Library 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 Library’s decorations honored the tradition of bedtime stories, with celestial stars and moons adorning the trees and nighttime scenes on display in the windows. Favorite and beloved holiday books could be seen throughout the room, along with a child's bed in the northwest corner of the room.

This photograph of the Vermeil 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 decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel was decorated with ballerinas, music boxes, and the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament honoring the presidency of Gerald R. Ford.

This photograph of the China 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 China Room was transformed into a sweet shop filled with holiday cakes, cookies, and gingerbread. Stacks of baking and cooking supplies brought to mind cherished family recipes shared over the holidays and across generations.

This photograph of the China 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 China Room was transformed into a sweet shop filled with holiday cakes, cookies, and gingerbread. Stacks of baking and cooking supplies brought to mind cherished family recipes shared over the holidays and across generations.

This photograph of the Ground Floor Corridor 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 Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters to Sand Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.

This photograph of the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This close-up photograph of the mantel display in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This close-up photograph of the mantel display in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This close-up photograph of the mantel display in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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 and unity. Decorations in the Vermeil Room were inspired by giving, appreciation, and community. Presents wrapped in festive paper filled the room. Mantels were dressed in garland, handmade beads, and spools of ribbon. Artistic renditions of the Biden's family pets, Commander and Willow, playfully sat atop the holiday gift display and represented unconditional love. The display also featured boxes from Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending care packages to military personnel and families.

This photograph of decorations in the Library 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. Decorations in the Library were inspired by literature, history, and education and highlighted the connecting power of stories, imagination, and the pursuit of knowledge. A copy of the Declaration of the Independence (ca. 1845) was also on display in the Library. It was donated to the White House in 1985 and hung over the mantel for the holiday season.

This photograph of decorations in the Library 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. Decorations in the Library were inspired by literature, history, and education and highlighted the connecting power of stories, imagination, and the pursuit of knowledge. A copy of the Declaration of the Independence (ca. 1845) was also on display in the Library. It was donated to the White House in 1985 and hung over the mantel for the holiday season.