First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of „A Season of Peace and Light.“
President Biden will participate on Thursday in the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Ellipse, his last time taking part in the annual tradition before he departs the White House next year.
Mr. Biden returned to the White House on early Thursday after spending the . Before he left, he ignited a firestorm when he issued a , Hunter, who had been convicted on federal drug and gun charges, and pleaded guilty to tax charges. When asked about the pardon earlier this week, the first lady, who attended every day of Hunter Biden’s Delaware trial, said „of course I support the pardon of my son.“beginning of the week in Angolasweeping pardon for his son
This year’s Christmas tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. A collection of 58 smaller trees are adorned with student-designed ornaments from every state and territory.
The 102nd Tree Lighting Ceremony will be hosted by Mickey Guyton featuring performances by Adam Blackstone, Stephen Sanchez, James Taylor and Trisha Yearwood. Viewers can watch the full ceremony on CBS on Dec. 20. 2024 White House holiday decorations
The tree lighting is the last part of the White House holiday transformation, with this year’s theme being „A Season of Peace and Light.“
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the holiday decor in the East Room on Monday, speaking to volunteers who made the winter wonderland come to life.
„As we celebrate our final holiday season here in the White House, we are guided by the values that we hold sacred: faith, family, and service to our country, kindness toward all of our neighbors, and the power of community“, she said.
