• South View of the White House at Christmastime, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    south view
    South Portico
    This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
  • South View of the White House at Christmastime, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    south view
    South Portico
    This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
  • Washington Monument at the 2022 Tree Lighting
    Matthew D'Agostino
    Ellipse
    Washington Monument
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph of the Washington Monument was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022 at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. The 2022 tree lighting took place on The Ellipse and was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.
  • Washington Monument at the 2022 Tree Lighting
    Matthew D'Agostino
    Ellipse
    Washington Monument
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph of the Washington Monument was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022 at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. The 2022 tree lighting took place on The Ellipse and was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.
  • South View of the White House at Christmastime, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    south view
    South Portico
    This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
  • South View of the White House at Christmastime, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    south view
    South Portico
    This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
  • South View of the White House at Christmastime, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    south view
    South Portico
    This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
  • South View of the White House at Christmastime, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    south view
    South Portico
    This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
  • South View of the White House at Christmastime, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    south view
    South Portico
    This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
  • Washington Monument at the 2022 Tree Lighting
    Matthew D'Agostino
    Ellipse
    Washington Monument
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph of the Washington Monument was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022 at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. The 2022 tree lighting took place on The Ellipse and was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.
  • South View of the White House at Christmastime, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    south view
    South Portico
    This photograph of a south view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the Ellipse on November 30, 2022, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Three large wreaths adorned with a red bow and red and gold bulbs were hung from the Truman Balcony on the South Portico. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.
  • 2022 East Entrance Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    decorations
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    East Entrance
    This photograph of the East Entrance was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community.
  • 2022 East Entrance Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    decorations
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    East Entrance
    This photograph of the East Entrance was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community.
  • 2022 East Entrance Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    decorations
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    East Entrance
    This photograph of the East Entrance was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community.
  • 2022 East Entrance Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    decorations
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    East Entrance
    This photograph of the East Entrance was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community.
  • 2022 East Entrance Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    decorations
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    East Entrance
    This photograph of the East Entrance was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community.
  • 2022 East Entrance Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Christmas
    East Entrance
    This photograph of the East Entrance was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community.
  • 2022 Turkey Pardon, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    Turkey Pardon
    Thanksgiving
    South Portico
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    military
    This photograph of the South Portico of the White House was taken by Matthew D’Agostino before the 2022 turkey pardon on November 21, 2022. During the ceremony, President Joseph R. Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Chocolate, and the alternate, Chip. Chocolate and Chip were raised by National Turkey Federation (NTF) chairman Ronnie Parker at Circle S Ranch near Monroe, North Carolina. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the Talley Turkey Education Unit at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Christmas
    North Portico
    north view
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House 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. This was also the second time the White House holiday decorations included a large wreath atop the pediment of the North Portico, which Dr. Biden oversaw the previous year for the first time.
  • 2022 East Entrance Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Christmas
    East Entrance
    This photograph of the East Entrance holiday decorations 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.