This photograph of the North Door in the Entrance Hall 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 200th anniversary of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas influenced the decorations in the Entrance Hall and adjoining Cross Hall. The decorations around the North Door, which leads outside to the North Portico, included the famous line, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!" scrawled across a banner. 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 the holiday decorations in the Entrance Hall was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. To the left are members of the United States Marine Band under the direction of Col. Jason K. Fettig. 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. Reflection and an appreciation for what brings Americans together as a nation inspired the decorations in the Entrance Hall. Ornaments for the 57 states, territories, and the District of Columbia hung on trees alongside small mirrors to showcase the reflections of the American people.

In this photograph, taken by National Park Service photographer Abbie Rowe on November 12, 1953, First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower receives officers from the National Council of Negro Women outside the North Door of the White House. As first lady, Mrs. Eisenhower accepted honorary membership in the organization and hosted the first White House reception for the National Council of Negro Women. Pictured here from left to right: Carmel Carrington Marr, Jane M. Spaulding, Mrs. Eisenhower, Daisy E. Lampkin, and Ruth Caston Mueller.

This photograph was taken in the Entrance Hall by David Wiegold on November 29, 2021 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. Members of the United States Marine Band perform at left under the direction of Col. Jason K. Fettig, director of the Marine Band, while a White House police officer looks on at right. The police officer and musicians wear face masks as a protective measure against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For their first year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "Gifts from the Heart." The theme was meant to honor the things we cherish and bring us together despite the obstacles posed by a pandemic, time, and distance. Decorations in the Cross Hall and Entrance Hall honored the "Gift of Faith and Community," and featured suspended candles, projected snowflakes, alcove displays, and Christmas trees and garlands decorated with artificial snow and white lights.

This photograph was taken in the Entrance Hall by David Wiegold on November 29, 2021 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. Members of the United States Marine Band perform at left under the direction of Col. Jason K. Fettig, director of the Marine Band, while a White House police officer looks on at right. The police officer and musicians wear face masks as a protective measure against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For their first year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "Gifts from the Heart." The theme was meant to honor the things we cherish and bring us together despite the obstacles posed by a pandemic, time, and distance. Decorations in the Cross Hall and Entrance Hall honored the "Gift of Faith and Community," and featured suspended candles, projected snowflakes, alcove displays, and Christmas trees and garlands decorated with artificial snow and white lights.

This photograph of holiday decorations near the North Door was taken by David Wiegold in the Entrance Hall on November 29, 2021 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. For their first year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "Gifts from the Heart." The theme was meant to honor the things we cherish and bring us together despite the obstacles posed by a pandemic, time, and distance. Decorations in the Cross Hall and Entrance Hall honored the "Gift of Faith and Community," and featured suspended candles, projected snowflakes, alcove displays, and Christmas trees and garlands decorated with artificial snow and white lights.

This photograph of holiday decorations near the North Door was taken by David Wiegold in the Entrance Hall on November 29, 2021 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. For their first year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "Gifts from the Heart." The theme was meant to honor the things we cherish and bring us together despite the obstacles posed by a pandemic, time, and distance. Decorations in the Cross Hall and Entrance Hall honored the "Gift of Faith and Community," and featured suspended candles, projected snowflakes, alcove displays, and Christmas trees and garlands decorated with artificial snow and white lights.

This photograph of a military aide standing by the North Door was taken by David Wiegold in the Entrance Hall on November 29, 2021 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. Members of the United States Marine Band perform at left. The military officer and musicians wear face masks as a protective measure against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For their first year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "Gifts from the Heart." The theme was meant to honor the things we cherish and bring us together despite the obstacles posed by a pandemic, time, and distance. Decorations in the Cross Hall and Entrance Hall honored the "Gift of Faith and Community," and featured suspended candles, projected snowflakes, alcove displays, and Christmas trees and garlands decorated with artificial snow and white lights.

In this photograph, guests including members of President Herbert Hoover's Cabinet and their spouses pose outside of the North Door of the White House. Trees flank either side of the door and a wreath hangs above for the holiday season. Among those pictured here is Vice President Charles Curtis, Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams III, and Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur.

In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks on April 27, 2018, President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence pose outside the North Door of the White House with members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams following their return from the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. For decades, presidents customarily extended a White House invitation to the United States Olympic and Paralympic athletes following the games to show congratulations and support for their achievements.

This photograph of the White House holiday decorations by the North Door was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This photograph of the White House holiday decorations by the North Door was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this photograph, taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 25, 2019, First Lady Melania Trump arrives from the North Door to receive the official White House Christmas Tree. Mrs. Trump received the 18-foot tall Douglas Fir on a horse-drawn cart presented by Larry Snyder of Mahantongo Valley Farms in Pitman, Pennsylvania.

In this photograph, taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 25, 2019, First Lady Melania Trump arrives from the North Door to receive the official White House Christmas Tree. Mrs. Trump received the 18-foot tall Douglas Fir on a horse-drawn cart presented by Larry Snyder of Mahantongo Valley Farms in Pitman, Pennsylvania.

In this photograph, taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 25, 2019, First Lady Melania Trump arrives from the North Door to receive the official White House Christmas Tree. Mrs. Trump received the 18-foot tall Douglas Fir on a horse-drawn cart presented by Larry Snyder of Mahantongo Valley Farms in Pitman, Pennsylvania.

This photograph shows a group of visitors exiting the White House after a tour in 1962. The group stands on the North Portico with a last look at the White House exterior before walking down the North Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue.

This photograph shows a female visitor taking photographs following a tour of the White House in 1962. The woman is standing outside on the North Portico, before exiting the White House Grounds via the North Drive.

This photograph shows a female visitor taking photographs following a tour of the White House in 1962. The woman is standing outside on the North Portico, before exiting the White House Grounds via the North Drive.

This photograph shows visitors departing the White House after a tour in 1962. Taken from the North Portico, the visitors can be seen walking down the North Drive on the White House Grounds before exiting onto Pennsylvania Avenue.

This photograph shows a group of visitors exiting the White House after a tour in 1962. The group stands on the North Portico with a last look at the White House exterior before walking down the North Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue.

This photograph shows visitors grouped together on the North Portico of the White House after a tour in 1962. Standing on the steps and on the North Drive of the White House Grounds, the group takes photographs and a last look at the White House exterior.

In this photograph, a woman departs the White House following a tour in 1962. She, along with other visitors, stand near the North Portico for pictures and a last look at the White House exterior.

This photograph shows visitors departing after they toured the White House in 1962. Two of the visitors stand on the North Drive of the White House Grounds, just outside the North Portico, and pose for pictures.

This photograph shows visitors departing the White House after a tour in 1962. Taken from the North Portico, the visitors can be seen walking down the North Drive on the White House Grounds before exiting onto Pennsylvania Avenue.

In this black and white photograph, the Harding’s family pet Airedale terrier, Laddie Boy, waits patiently at the Executive offices of the White House for the return of President Warren G. Harding, who was in the midst of his summer-long "Voyage of Understanding" in the western United States. This photograph was taken a day before President Harding unexpectedly died while on his tour of America. Harding’s presidential campaign slogan was "Return to Normalcy" following the end of World War I, and Laddie Boy was the perfect representation of this shift. He even sat in on meetings and had his own cabinet chair. This photograph is from the Herbert E. French Collection, of the National Photo Company at the Library of Congress, which captured life in Washington, D.C., from the Wilson to the Hoover administrations.