Latest update:02 December 2025 at 00:06 IST

Melania Trump unveiled a holiday decoration for the White House under the title “Home is Where the Heart Is,” in honor of American generosity and patriotism.

US First Lady Melania Trump in the White House. (Margo Martin/X)

First Lady Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House’s holiday decorations, which include ornaments meant to highlight American “generosity, patriotism, and gratitude.”

Margo Martin, special assistant to the president and communications adviser, said that while she was on her way to address the media, she stopped briefly to thank volunteers for the medals.

“As we gather in the Christmas season, I want to begin with a simple, heartfelt message: Thank you. Each of you exemplifies some of the best qualities of our country — generosity, patriotism, service…,” the First Lady said.

This was Trump’s first Christmas in the White House during this period. The theme of this year’s celebrations is “Home is where the heart is.”

According to the Associated Press, dozens of volunteer decorators from around the country helped decorate the halls of the Executive Mansion with 75 wreaths, 51 Christmas trees, more than 700 feet (213 m) of garlands, more than 2,000 strings of lights, more than 25,000 feet (7,620 m) of ribbon, more than 2,800 gold stars, more than 10,000 butterflies and 120 pounds (54 kg) of gingerbread.

“Every detail of the 2025 White House Christmas decorations was personally selected by Mrs. Trump to honor the heart of America and the theme ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’,” Fox News quoted the White House as saying.

“The saying ‘home is where the heart is’ resonates deeply with me, especially as I navigate the joys, challenges and frequent movement that comes with motherhood and work,” the First Lady told Fox News Digital. “Constant movement has taught me that home is not just a physical space, but the warmth and comfort that I carry inside me, regardless of my surroundings.”

She continued: “This Christmas, let us celebrate the love we carry within ourselves and share it with the world around us.” “After all, wherever we are, we can create a home full of grace, radiance and endless possibilities.”

The White House will reopen its doors for public Christmas tours on December 2. According to Fox News, the tours will include special White House Christmas decorations on state grounds, and will give visitors the opportunity “to enjoy the beloved annual tradition that transforms the White House into a festive reflection of the spirit, warmth, faith and hope of the holiday season.”

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