US: White House chooses 'America the Beautiful' theme for Christmas

“America Beautiful” is this year's Christmas me at White House.Melania Trump says it pays tribute to and showcases “majesty" of United States. Ornaments on official Christmas tree in Blue Room — a towering Fraser fir from Shepherdstown, West Virginia — were designed by students from across country who were asked by National Park Service to highlight people, places and things that make ir states beautiful. First responders and frontline workers, coping with a pandemic that has killed more than 266,000 people in United States and infected more than 13 million ors, are recognized with a tree and or decorations in Red Room.

annual gingerbre White House — more than 400 pounds (181 kilograms) of dough, gum paste, chocolate and royal icing — for first time includes Rose Garden , recently revated by first ly, as well as First Lies' Garden.It's final Christmas in White House for Trump family, although President Donald Trump continues to insist — despite evidence to contrary — that he won v. 3 election.President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn into office on Jan. 20.

Volunteers from around country helped decorate executive mansion after Thanksgiving with 62 Christmas trees, 106 Christmas wreaths, more than 1,200 feet (366 meters) of garland, more than 3,200 strands of lights and 17,000 bows. White House led news media on a tour of decor on Monday before a reception for volunteers.

“Over past four years I have h hor to travel to some of our nation’s most beautiful landmarks and meet some of most compassionate and patriotic American citizens," first ly said in a written statement. “From coast to coast, bond that all American’s share is an appreciation for our tritions, values, and history, which were inspiration behind decorations this year.”

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