• 2024 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    decorations
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, guests were greeted by a horse-drawn carriage full of presents and displays of White House holiday cards from the presidents of the past and present.
  • Audience in the Reading Nook at the 2023 Easter Egg Roll
    Matthew D'Agostino
    Easter Egg Roll
    Easter
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    South Grounds
    holidays
    This is a photograph of a family listening to “kid author" Rocco Smirne reading aloud his book, "Rocco at the White House Easter Egg Roll!" to a crowd of children gathered in the reading nook at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The reading nook, temporarily located in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, was a part of the Easter Egg Roll that took place on April 10, 2023. The White House Easter Egg Roll featured live readings by authors, both adult and kids alike. The theme for the 2023 White House Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.
  • Blooming Tree, Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    Matthew D'Agostino
    holidays
    Easter Egg Roll
    Easter
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    This photograph features a blooming springtime tree - likely a magnolia tree - in a corner of the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. The theme for the 2023 White House Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.
  • Sonia Manzano Reads to Children at the 2023 Egg Roll
    Matthew D'Agostino
    Easter Egg Roll
    Easter
    holidays
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    In this photograph by Matthew D'Agostino, actress Sonia Manzano reads from the book "Alma Speaks Up", a book inspired by the PBS Kids series, Alma's Way, at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Manzano, known for her work on Sesame Street and the creator of Alma's Way, read to a group of children gathered in the reading nook, which was located in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the South Grounds of the White House. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display, seen here, as well as lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander and a collection of past White House holiday cards.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display beside lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display beside lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display beside lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    decorations
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display, seen here, as well as lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander and a collection of past White House holiday cards.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    decorations
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display, seen here, as well as lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander and a collection of past White House holiday cards.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    decorations
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display beside lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    decorations
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display beside lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    decorations
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons decorated the room beside display cases of past White House holiday cards and holiday photography of the first families over the years.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    decorations
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display beside lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    decorations
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons decorated the room beside display cases of past White House holiday cards and holiday photography of the first families over the years.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    decorations
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display, seen here, as well as lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander and a collection of past White House holiday cards.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    East Wing
    East Garden Room
    Christmas
    decorations
    winter holidays
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display beside lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    East Wing
    Christmas
    East Garden Room
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons were on display beside lifelike models of the Biden family's cat, Willow, and dog, Commander.
  • 2023 East Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    East Wing
    Christmas
    East Garden Room
    This photograph of the East Garden 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. In the East Garden Room, a confectionery cart, towers of sweets, and oversized macarons decorated the room beside display cases of past White House holiday cards and holiday photography of the first families over the years.
  • Sonia Manzano Reads to Children at the 2023 Egg Roll
    Matthew D'Agostino
    holidays
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    Easter Egg Roll
    Easter
    In this photograph by Matthew D'Agostino, actress Sonia Manzano reads from the book "Alma Speaks Up", a book inspired by the PBS Kids series, Alma's Way, at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Manzano, known for her work on Sesame Street and the creator of Alma's Way, read to a group of children gathered in the reading nook, which was located in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the South Grounds of the White House. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.
  • Sonia Manzano Reads to Children at the 2023 Egg Roll
    Matthew D'Agostino
    holidays
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    Easter Egg Roll
    Easter
    In this photograph by Matthew D'Agostino, a group of children listen to Sonia Manzano read from the book "Alma Speaks Up", a book inspired by the PBS Kids series, Alma's Way, at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Manzano, known for her work on Sesame Street and the creator of Alma's Way, read to a group of children gathered in the reading nook, which was located in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the South Grounds of the White House. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.
  • Sonia Manzano Reads to Children at the 2023 Egg Roll
    Matthew D'Agostino
    holidays
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    Easter Egg Roll
    Easter
    In this photograph by Matthew D'Agostino, actress Sonia Manzano reads from the book "Alma Speaks Up", a book inspired by the PBS Kids series, Alma's Way, at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Manzano, known for her work on Sesame Street and the creator of Alma's Way, read to a group of children gathered in the reading nook, which was located in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the South Grounds of the White House. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.
  • Children in the Reading Nook at the 2023 Egg Roll
    Matthew D'Agostino
    holidays
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    Easter Egg Roll
    Easter
    In this photograph by Matthew D'Agostino, a group of children listen to Sonia Manzano read from the book "Alma Speaks Up", a book inspired by the PBS Kids series, Alma's Way, at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Manzano, known for her work on Sesame Street and the creator of Alma's Way, read to a group of children gathered in the reading nook, which was located in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the South Grounds of the White House. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.
  • Sonia Manzano Reads to Children at the 2023 Egg Roll
    Matthew D'Agostino
    holidays
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    Easter Egg Roll
    Easter
    In this photograph by Matthew D'Agostino, actress Sonia Manzano reads from the book "Alma Speaks Up", a book inspired by the PBS Kids series, Alma's Way, at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Manzano, known for her work on Sesame Street and the creator of Alma's Way, read to a group of children gathered in the reading nook, which was located in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the South Grounds of the White House. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.
  • Dr. Biden Reads to Children at the 2023 Egg Roll
    Matthew D'Agostino
    holidays
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    Easter Egg Roll
    Easter
    First Family
    In this photograph by Matthew D'Agostino, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden reads the classic children's book, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin, Jr. and Eric Carle in the reading nook at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The reading nook, temporarily located in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, was a part of the Easter Egg Roll that took place on April 10, 2023. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by Dr. Biden and President Joseph R. Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities. Dr. Biden was joined by her grandson Beau Biden at the reading.