Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decorations

The first lady designed the decor.

Published Nov 26, 2018

Last updated Nov 26, 2018

The official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room

First lady Melania Trump has unveiled the 2018 White House Christmas decorations.

Mrs Trump designed the decor, which features a theme of American Treasures.

The Cross Hall during the 2018 Christmas press preview at the White House — The Cross Hall at the White House (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Decorations include a tree trimmed by Gold Star families, an array of topiary trees and mantelpieces featuring the skylines of New York City, St Louis, Chicago and San Francisco, the White House said.

A detail of the official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room — A detail of the official White House Christmas tree (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

The Official 2018 White House Christmas Ornament is seen during the 2018 Christmas press preview — The Official 2018 White House Christmas Ornament (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Topiary trees line the East colonnade during the 2018 Christmas press preview at the White House — Topiary trees line the East colonnade (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

The Grand Foyer and Cross Hall leading into the Blue Room and the official White House Christmas tree are seen during the 2018 Christmas press preview — The Grand Foyer and Cross Hall leading into the Blue Room and the official White House Christmas tree (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Also on display are the customary gingerbread house and the traditional White House tree, which stands at 18ft tall.

The traditional White House gingerbread house required 225lb of dough, 25lb of chocolate and 20lb of white icing (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Mrs Trump tweeted a video showing her walking among this year’s festive decorations.

They include an ornament emblazoned with the slogan for her child well-being campaign, Be Best.