Seasonal & Holidays

14 Photos: Jill Biden Unveils 2021 White House Holiday Decor

The "Gifts from the Heart" theme marks the Bidens' first holiday season in the White House and honors front-line workers.

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A U.S. Marine Corps band plays seasonal music in the Grand Foyer of the White House during a media preview of the White House holiday decorations.
A U.S. Marine Corps band plays seasonal music in the Grand Foyer of the White House during a media preview of the White House holiday decorations. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

WASHINGTON, DC — The holiday season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., as first lady Jill Biden previewed the festive decorations Monday. The theme of this year's display is "Gifts from the Heart" to honor front-line workers who braved the pandemic.

The first lady also said the decor encompasses the people the first family met as they traveled the country this year.

The annual Gingerbread White House features some new additions this year. Surrounding the gigantic gingerbread house is a hospital, school and gas station, showcasing the administration's appreciation for front-line workers.

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There is no shortage of Christmas trees in the White House. One tree is adorned with white doves to represent all 50 states, while another tree is decorated with photos of the current and former presidents celebrating the holiday.

Fewer people are likely to be able to visit the White House this year becasue of pandemic restrictions. However, we've rounded up photos of the best White House holiday decorations seen during the first lady's preview.

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A Marine serving as a White House military social aide holds the door to the East Wing entrance of the White House during a media preview Monday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
A Marine band plays holiday music in the Grand Foyer of the White House during a media preview of the White House holiday decorations. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Garlands and lights decorate the Center Hall of the White House. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
The official White House Christmas Tree stands in the Blue Room. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Dove ornaments representing all 50 states are displayed on the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
A portrait of first lady Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson hangs in the Vermeil Room with a decorative garland draped over the fireplace mantle. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The official 2021 Gingerbread White House is displayed in the State Dining Room. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Holiday decorations and a table setting are seen in the China Room. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
The State Dining Room of the White House is decorated for the holiday season with garlands and Christmas trees. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
An ornament featuring a portrait of President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hangs on a Christmas tree in the State Dining Room. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
The Vermeil Room of the White House is decorated with messages of kindness. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Holiday decorations are displayed in the Cross Hall of the White House during a media preview. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
The Gold Star Tree sits in the East Landing of the White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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