Melania Trump is celebrating American patriotism at the White House this Christmas, incorporating red and blue into the traditional holiday green, adding a timeline of American design, innovation and architecture and studding a Christmas tree with her family’s annual ornament, the American flag. The traditional gingerbread White House shares its stage with American landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge. (Mark Wilson / Getty Images)AdvertisementThe White House previewed the decorations for journalists on Monday before Trump and the first lady were to depart for London. More than 225 volunteers flew in from around the country to help decorate the White House during Thanksgiving weekend. Decorations in the public areas of the White House include 58 Christmas trees, more than 2,500 strands of light, over 800 feet of garland and more than 15,000 bows.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 02, 2019 16:41 UTC