White House Unveils 2024 Holiday Decorations with 'Season of Peace and Light' Theme

First Lady Jill Biden and event planner Bryan Rafanelli showcase a festive display featuring 83 Christmas trees, 165,075 lights, and thousands of handcrafted ornaments.

The White House's 2024 holiday theme, 'Season of Peace and Light,' was revealed by First Lady Jill Biden, emphasizing tradition and unity during the festive season.
Event planner Bryan Rafanelli led the design, drawing on months of preparation and archival research to create a blend of classic and modern holiday elements.
The decorations include 83 Christmas trees, over 165,075 lights, 28,125 ornaments, and 3,000 handcrafted paper doves symbolizing peace and hope.
Highlights include a 'Carousel of Light' tree in the Blue Room, a bell-filled East Colonnade, and a boulangerie-inspired China Room with artisanal bread displays.
The decorations were installed with the help of 300 volunteers and are expected to attract 100,000 visitors, offering inspiration through both tradition and creativity.