Jill Biden wants everyone who visits the White House during the holidays to feel like a kid again but there has been one major change in the decorations since last year.
The First Lady decided not to hang stockings for her grandchildren and pets in the State Dining Room.
This alteration comes after President Biden and his wife publicly recognised Hunter Biden’s daughter, Navy Joan Roberts, as their seventh grandchild.
Navy, who is now 5, was not included in the stocking displays for 2021 or 2022, unlike Hunter’s other children.
A spokesperson for the White House explained that the Bidens will be spending their holiday at Camp David, where they plan to hang the stockings.
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The White House did not immediately respond when asked if Navy would receive a stocking at Camp David.
In the past two years, the first family stayed in Washington on Christmas Day before heading off to their homes in Rehoboth Beach, Del., and St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands.
On Monday, the First Lady revealed the White House’s lavish decorations, which include 98 Christmas trees, around 34,000 ornaments, and 142,000 twinkling lights.
The official White House Menorah is located in the Cross Hall, situated between the East Room and State Dining Room.
The White House is decked out with over 350 candles and more than 22,100 bells for the festive season. Toy soldiers, sweets, and 72 wreaths also adorn the north and south facades of the building.
A gingerbread replica of the White House has been crafted from around 40 sheets of cookie dough, 90 pounds of pastillage, 30 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of Royal icing, and 40 sheets of gingerbread dough.
There’s even a statue of Commander, the German shepherd who was removed from the White House earlier this year due to his biting habit. A sculpture of first cat Willow is also on display.
The theme for this year’s White House holiday celebration is “Magic, Wonder, and Joy,” The Bidens explained that it’s inspired by how children experience the festive season: fully immersed in the beauty and abundance around them, their senses alive, with hearts open to the magic, wonder, and joy of the holidays.
Much of the interior decor pays tribute to Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem “The Night Before Christmas,” which was first published 200 years ago, in 1823.
“In this season of reflection and goodwill, we hope you will embrace your inner child and delight in simply being present with those you love,” the Bidens added.
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