The 2022 White House Christmas decorations — put up just a little early in the season — are both joyous and varied; in addition to traditional pines, there are trees made of books and candles. "The soul of our nation is, and always has been, 'We the People.' And that is what inspired this year's White House holiday decorations," explained Dr. Jill Biden (via AP News). Followers praised the festivity; a representative tweet rejoiced, "Stunningly beautiful. I love the traditional feel and look. Congratulations to all who played a part in the displays."
Other commenters raved that it was far better than the Yuletide décor that graced the halls when Melania Trump was first lady. In 2018, she commissioned a display of 40 deep red trees that was widely criticized for looking more creepy than jolly (via NPR). "Oh, I really miss those red Christmas trees from years ago — said no person ever," went one tweet. "So no 'Handmaid's Tale' theme," laughed another. Still another follower remembered the year Melania had the Colonnade hall lined with sparse twig bunches underlit for a dramatic effect. "So much more inviting than the Gauntlet of Doom in 2017," they said.
The Bidens' display even impressed a user who admitted not being a fan of the administration. "Perhaps the one and only patriotic thing you have done for this country so far," she wrote. "I love it and can say good job."
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