A Comparison Of White House Decorations in 2024 and 2025: Contrasting Styles of the Trumps and Bidens

With the unveiling of the 2025 White House holiday decorations under Melania Trump, its interesting to reflect on the festive setups from 2024 during Jill Bidens tenure.

This years theme is "Home is Where the Heart Is." In 2024, the theme was "A Season of Peace and Light," inspired by goodwill, gratitude, and welcoming the public into the White House.

Cross Hall

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East Room

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White House Christmas Tree

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Red Room

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State Dining Room

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Ornaments

Jill Bidens ornaments were self-portraits created by students across the U.S.:

Melania Trumps ornaments highlight her initiatives for children during her time as First Lady:

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East Wing Entrance

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Reception and Criticism

Jill Bidens 2024 decorations received criticism from some Republicans, calling them "clownish" and "cringe." Her decor also included a video performance of the Dorrance Dance group interpreting The Nutcracker Suite, which drew mixed reviews.

Author: Natalie Monroe