PHOTOS: White House decks the halls with 2023 Christmas decorations
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Ninety-eight Christmas trees, more than 142,000 twinkling lights and nearly 34,000 ornaments deck the halls of the White House in ways that first lady Jill Biden hopes will inspire visitors to embrace their inner child and experience the “magic, wonder and joy” of the season.
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A gingerbread replica of the White House sits in front of a sugar cookie version of " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas."
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The decorations feature a likeness of the first family's cat, Willow.
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The Grand Foyer is adorned with reindeer flying high above frosted trees.
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The library of the White House is decorated with a cozy bedroom set.
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The portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama sits next to a vintage mailbox with letters for Santa Claus.
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Guests enter the East Wing under the branches of a giant Christmas tree.
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The ornaments on the Gold Star Tree are engraved with the names of fallen service members.
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The ornaments in the White House's Red Room were made by children of military families.
