“HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS — First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas Theme”

First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas theme, “Home Is Where The Heart Is,” is presented as a celebration of the emotional and spiritual meaning of “home” inside the People’s House.

• Melania Trump explains that her life as a mother and businesswoman, constantly on the move, taught her that:
• She invites Americans to:

1. “Fostering the Future” Red Room

   • Designed under the direction of Hervé Pierre, a longtime collaborator.
   • Features blue butterflies, symbolizing transformation and renewal.
   • Dedicated to the foster‑care community, a cause the First Lady has emphasized since 2021.
   • Includes a limited‑edition tour booklet as a keepsake for visitors.

2. Time‑Honored Tradition

   • Continues Melania Trump’s signature holiday look:
   • These are meant to fill the White House with warmth and festive atmosphere.

3. Gold Star Families — Blue Room

   • The official White House Christmas Tree (an 18‑foot concolor fir from Sidney, Michigan) stands in the Blue Room.
   • Decorated with gold stars and ornaments featuring the official bird and flower of every U.S. state and territory.
   • Serves as a tribute to the resilience, bravery, and sacrifice of Gold Star Families and all military personnel.

4. America’s 250th Anniversary — East and Green Rooms

   • In the East Room, patriotic displays in red, white, and blue honor the coming 250th anniversary of the Nation.
   • In the Green Room, two presidential portraits made from over 6,000 puzzle pieces each encourage families to:

5. Gingerbread House & White House Crèche

   • The 2025 Gingerbread House, in the State Dining Room, showcases the South Portico and a view of the Yellow Oval Room; it uses over 120 pounds of gingerbread.
   • The Grand Foyer displays part of the historic White House Crèche, undergoing careful restoration by White House curators.

As visitors walk through the decorated rooms, the 2025 Christmas displays are meant to remind them that:

• The strength of the United States lies in its people,
• In shared values, treasured traditions,
• And in the enduring belief that “home is where the heart is.”

Core ThemeKey Elements of the 2025 DecorationsClosing Message