This photograph of the North Portico decorations 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. A large wreath was placed atop the pediment of the North Portico—an addition to the exterior holiday decorations that Dr. Biden oversaw for the first time in 2021—alongside smaller wreaths in the windows.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House 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 People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is the entrance to the East Wing, visitors were welcomed to the White House with a large, golden starburst, trees decorated with gold lights, and wreaths full of gold baubles.

This photograph of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022. The Eisenhower Executive Office Building is shown decorated with the flags of the United States of America and the French Republic in honor of a State Visit that day by President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House, starting off the State Visit with a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn in the morning followed by a joint press conference with President Biden and Macron in the East Room, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was President Biden's first State Visit as president. Formerly known as the Old Executive Office Building, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building was renamed with legislation signed by President Bill Clinton in 1999 and with a rededication ceremony presided over by President George W. Bush in 2002. Commissioned by President Ulysses S. Grant and completed in 1888, the building was designed by Alfred Mullet in the Second Empire style, which is characterized by a sloping mansard roof and grand embellishments. Originally known as the State, War, and Navy Building, the building houses the offices of much of the president’s staff.

This photograph of the South Portico of the White House was taken during a State Dinner honoring President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Joseph R. 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 of the White House. The State Dinner took place under a tent on the South Lawn and included decor in red, white, and blue - the common colors on the flags of the United States and France - and a performance by singer-songwriter Jon Batiste. Visible in this photograph are buses that transported guests to the dinner. 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 South Portico of the White House was taken during a State Dinner honoring President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Joseph R. 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 of the White House. The State Dinner took place under a tent on the South Lawn and included decor in red, white, and blue - the common colors on the flags of the United States and France - and a performance by singer-songwriter Jon Batiste. Visible in this photograph are buses that transported guests to the dinner. 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 a window on the North Front of the White House was taken during a State Dinner honoring President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. A flag of the French Republic is draped over the window. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Joseph R. 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 of the White House. The State Dinner took place under a tent on the South Lawn and included decor in red, white, and blue - the common colors on the flags of the United States and France - and a performance by singer-songwriter Jon Batiste. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

This photograph of the South Portico of the White House was taken during a State Dinner honoring President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Joseph R. 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 of the White House. The State Dinner took place under a tent on the South Lawn and included decor in red, white, and blue - the common colors on the flags of the United States and France - and a performance by singer-songwriter Jon Batiste. Visible in this photograph are buses that transported guests to the dinner. 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 North Portico holiday decorations 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. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations 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. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations 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. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations 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. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations 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. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations 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. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations 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. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the East Entrance holiday decorations 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. At the East Entrance, a Christmas tree was placed on the roof above the entrance along with garlands of hanging branches, seen here, below. The tree and hanging garlands represented the feeling of sitting under a Christmas tree as a child and looking up at the branches and sparkle of lights and ornaments above.

This photograph of the East Entrance holiday decorations 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. At the East Entrance, a Christmas tree was placed on the roof above the entrance along with garlands of hanging branches, seen here, below. The tree and hanging garlands represented the feeling of sitting under a Christmas tree as a child and looking up at the branches and sparkle of lights and ornaments above.

This photograph of the East Entrance holiday decorations 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. At the East Entrance, a Christmas tree was placed on the roof above the entrance along with garlands of hanging branches, seen here, below. The tree and hanging garlands represented the feeling of sitting under a Christmas tree as a child and looking up at the branches and sparkle of lights and ornaments above.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations 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. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.