In pictures: 2020 White House Christmas decorations

Melania Trump said 'America the Beautiful' is her theme for the decor

Published: December 01, 2020 13:23 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor and with inputs from AP

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It's the final Christmas in the White House for the Trump family, although the president continues to insist - despite evidence to the contrary - that he won the Nov. 3 election. President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn into office on Jan. 20. Image Credit: AP

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The first lady said "America the Beautiful" is her theme for the decor, and that it was inspired by Americans' shared appreciation "for our traditions, values and history." Image Credit: AP

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Workers on the front lines of a pandemic that has killed more than 266,000 people in the United States and infected more than 13 million others are recognized in the Red Room with a Christmas tree dotted with handmade ornaments, as well as other decorations around the parlor. Image Credit: Reuters

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The gingerbread White House - a sweet confection made of more than 400 pounds (181 kilograms) of dough, gum paste, chocolate and royal icing - is on display in the State Dining Room and for the first time includes the Rose Garden, which the first lady recently renovated, and the First Ladies' Garden. Image Credit: Reuters

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The Green Room of the White House. Image Credit: AP

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The East Colonnade is decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview at the White House. Image Credit: AP

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The Grand Staircase of the White House Image Credit: AP

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The Cross Hall leading to the East Room of the White House. Image Credit: AP

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The State Dining Room of the White House. Image Credit: AP

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Decorations cover a tree in the Blue Room of the White House. Image Credit: AP

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The East Room of the White House is adorned with holiday decorations. Image Credit: Reuters

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A car ornament sits in a Christmas tree in the East Room of the White House. Image Credit: Reuters

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A painting of George Washington hangs beside Christmas trees in the East Room of the White House. Image Credit: Reuters

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A Jeep ornament sits in a Christmas tree in the East Room of the White House. Image Credit: Reuters

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The Green Room of the White House is adorned with holiday decorations in Washington. Image Credit: Reuters

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Holiday decor adorns the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington. Image Credit: Reuters

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A U.S. flag is seen beside holiday decorations in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington. Image Credit: Reuters

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The China Room is adorned with holiday decorations at the White House in Washington. Image Credit: Reuters

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The East Room is adorned with holiday decorations at the White House in Washington. Image Credit: Reuters

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The Blue Room of the White House is adorned with holiday decorations. Image Credit: Reuters

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