The White House’s Christmas decorations are the envy of any Western home owner. US First Lady Melania Trump on Monday unveiled its latest festive finery, themed around 200 years of holiday traditions at the presidential residence. The collection includes a tree tribute to military families, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1866 edition of “A Christmas Carol”, and an official White House Christmas tree adorned with glass ornaments emblazoned with the seal of each state and territory. /Ifeng News Photo 

Melania Trump made decorations with children invited to the unveiling. /Ifeng News Photo

It took 1,600 hours for 150 volunteers from 29 states in the US to decorate 53 Christmas trees and 12,000 decorations. /Xinhua Photo

Staff stand beside White House Christmas trees. /Xinhua Photo

This year’s gingerbread house was baked with 300 pounds of dough, according to the First Lady’s office. /Xinhua Photo

Decorations are also applied to windows of the White House. /Xinhua Photo

Around 25,000 people will be invited to visit the White House on public tours during the holiday season. /Xinhua Photo