Christmas at the White House

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Mrs. Obama and nearly 100 volunteers decorated the White House to holiday perfection.

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The famous, glassed-in East Colonnade features a large wreath in each window, made from oranges, dried flowers, and other fruits.

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The star of the State Dining Room? This white chocolate gingerbread house with miniature chocolate furniture, a marzipan replica of Mrs. Obama’s vegetable garden, and a not-quite-to-scale Bo.

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Mrs. Obama carried the red theme into this stately room.

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Taking its name even more literally than usual, the Green Room is decked in environmentally friendly style, with recycled and re-used materials. The trees here are made of recycled newspapers and magazines, folded, glittered, and decorated with ribbons.

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The China Room, anchored by a place-set dining table, symbolizes the gathering of family and friends for the holiday. It also features one of 19 Christmas trees scattered throughout the house.

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It’s clear that the Obamas love Christmas trees. There are so many. Practically one in each window.

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The Booksellers area takes on a whimsical children’s theme, complete with an oversize version of First Dog Bo, made out of pipe cleaners and wire frames.