This photograph of the White House Gingerbread House in the State Dining Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. In keeping with the year’s theme, a sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall was built next to the gingerbread replica of the White House. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the State Dining Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. The decorations in the State Dining Room included self-portrait ornaments created by students and teachers from across the country. On the mantel were the Biden family stockings, each with an orange in the toe -- a family tradition passed down from Dr. Biden’s grandmother.

This photograph of the White House Gingerbread House in the State Dining Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. In keeping with the year’s theme, a sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall was built next to the gingerbread replica of the White House. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

This closeup photograph of a crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. The 18th-century crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines.

This closeup photograph of a crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. The 18th-century crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the Vermeil Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. Kindness and gratitude were on display in the Vermeil Room, with homemade presents and likenesses of the Bidens’ pets, Commander and Willow, representing the unconditional love of pets. The decorations also paid homage to Operation Gratitude, an organization that arranged care packages for deployed troops, first responders, and their families.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the Red Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. The towers of candles and stained-glass windows decorating the Red Room were meant to provide visitors with a warm place for quiet reflection and comfort.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the West Garden Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. White orchids and poinsettias bloom on the table, while the allegorical work "Union" by Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi is adorned with a festive, seasonal garland.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the Library was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. The decorations in the Library were dedicated to stories and how they spark imagination, connect people across generations and geography, and encourage the pursuit of knowledge. A circa 1845 copy of the Declaration of the Independence was also on display, hanging over the mantel at left.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the Green Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. Decorations in the Green Room represented and the power music plays in bringing people together. The bells on display in the room included jingle bells, sleigh bells, and hand bells, to remind visitors of the holiday classics enjoyed throughout the holiday season.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the Green Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. Decorations in the Green Room represented and the power music plays in bringing people together. The bells on display in the room included jingle bells, sleigh bells, and hand bells, to remind visitors of the holiday classics enjoyed throughout the holiday season.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the Green Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. Decorations in the Green Room represented and the power music plays in bringing people together. The bells on display in the room included jingle bells, sleigh bells, and hand bells, to remind visitors of the holiday classics enjoyed throughout the holiday season.

This photograph of the holiday decorations in the Green Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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. Decorations in the Green Room represented and the power music plays in bringing people together. The bells on display in the room included jingle bells, sleigh bells, and hand bells, to remind visitors of the holiday classics enjoyed throughout the holiday season.