White House Christmas decor in the Cross Hall. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images
First Lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House's 2022 holiday decor with the theme "We the People."
What she's saying: "When our country comes together, we are stronger. What we share is so much greater than the things that pull us apart. The Soul of our Nation is — and always has been — 'We the People,'" she said Monday at an event at the White House.
By the numbers: It took a week for more than 150 volunteers from across the country to install the decorations, which include:
Seventy-seven Christmas trees.
Over 83,615 holiday lights.
Illustrations of both Biden pets, Willow the cat and Commander the German Shepherd.
A menorah in the Cross Hall — made of wood from a Truman-era renovation — and sterling silver candle cups, per the AP.
A White House made of gingerbread with 20 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 30 sheets of gingerbread dough, 100 pounds of pastillage, 30 pounds of chocolate, and 40 pounds of royal icing.
Take a look around
Christmas decorations at the East Wing entrance of the White House. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesChristmas decorations that feature first cat Willow in the State Dining Room of the White House. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesThe gingerbread White House in the State Dining room. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty ImagesChristmas decorations in the China Room at the White House. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesA colorful White House Christmas bell display hanging in the window of the Green Room. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty ImagesChristmas decorations near a portrait of former President Obama at the White House. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty ImagesDecor through the East Colonnade. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesChristmas decorations featuring first dog Commander in the State Dining Room. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesVolunteers shared family recipes as part of the White House Christmas decor. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesThe Green Room Christmas decor. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP
