White House holiday theme is 'American treasures'

December 2, 2018 at 6:00 a.m.

by The Associated Press

The official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during the Christmas press preview at the White House in Washington on Nov. 26. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each State and territory. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room during the Christmas press preview at the White House in Washington on Nov. 26. The tree measures 18 feet tall and is dressed in over 500 feet of blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each State and territory. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 2018 White House holiday decor features a theme of "American Treasures."

Decorations include a tree trimmed by Gold Star families — those killed in military service — as well as an array of topiary trees and mantelpieces featuring the skylines of New York City, St. Louis, Chicago and San Francisco.

Also on display are the customary gingerbread house and the traditional White House tree, which stands at 18 feet tall.

First lady Melania Trump tweeted a video showing her walking among this year's holiday decorations, which also include an ornament emblazoned with the slogan for her child well-being campaign, Be Best.

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