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 features a crowd of families and visitors gathered outside the White House in Lafayette Park on April 10, 2023. At the White House that day was the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. 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.

This photograph features some of the Easter-themed decorations on the South Lawn of the White House during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. It includes three topiaries shaped like eggs and two topiaries of rabbits. 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.

This photograph features an exterior shot of the Oval Office of the White House taken 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.

This photograph features an exterior shot of the Oval Office of the White House taken 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.

.This photograph of a swing set decorated for the White House Easter Egg Roll was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on April 10, 2023. For the day's festivities, topiary creatures -- including rabbits and a butterfly -- made up of greenery, are decoratively on displayed on and around the swing set. 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. The swing set, installed by the Biden family, was located just outside the Rose Garden and within view of the Oval Office.

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.

This photograph features a blooming springtime tree - likely a magnolia tree - on the South Grounds 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.

This photograph features the South Portico of the White House decorated for the annual 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.

This photograph features the South Portico of the White House decorated for the annual 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.

This photograph features the South Portico of the White House decorated for the annual 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.

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.

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.