Wreaths with matching gold ornaments were mounted on the White House gates.

White House executive pastry chef Susan Morrison constructed the gingerbread White House out of 25 gingerbread sheets, 10 sugar cookie sheets, 45 pounds of chocolate, and 50 pounds of royal icing, according to the White House Holiday Guide.

The Fraser fir was grown at Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, which was impacted by the storm.

"The Cartner family lost thousands of trees to the storm," Jill Biden said in her speech while receiving the tree at the White House. "But this one remained standing — and they named it 'Tremendous' for the extraordinary hope that it represents."

The official White House Christmas tree was also surrounded by a carousel and featured candy-shaped ornaments.

The names of fallen soldiers appeared on gold star ornaments hanging on the other East entrance trees.

The first lady is a sponsor of two Navy ships, the USS Delaware and the USS Gabrielle Giffords. The Navy families contributed to the White House holiday decorations as part of her Joining Forces initiative.

According to the White House Holiday Guide, the self-portraits were included so that "children see themselves reflected in this year's holiday display."

The menorah, which first appeared in the White House holiday decorations in 2022, was constructed using leftover wood from a White House renovation during Harry Truman's presidency.

The dove cutouts held red envelopes that read "peace."

The entire display features 83 Christmas trees, 9,810 feet of ribbon, 28,125 ornaments, and 165,075 holiday lights.

The East Entrance also features the Gold Star Tree, which pays tribute to fallen soldiers. A tree constructed from six gold stars represents the six branches of the military, and gold star ornaments on the surrounding Christmas trees feature the names of fallen soldiers.

The bells are meant to evoke "the peaceful sounds of the holiday season," according to the 2024 White House Holiday Guide.

As first lady, Jill Biden added a collection of children's books to the Library, which holds 2,700 books.

The China Room holds tableware sets from past presidents.

Jill Biden opened the Diplomatic Reception Room to the public for the first time as part of her reimagined White House tours.

The East Room also features a Nativity scene with figurines dating back to the 1700s.

This year, the official White House Christmas tree is an 18-and-a-half foot Fraser fir from North Carolina.

The Blue Room's chandelier has to be removed every year to accommodate the giant trees.

Jill Biden is a sponsor of both Navy ships.

In keeping with the "Season of Peace and Light" theme, a starburst shines above the gingerbread house.

The room is also decorated with children's drawings sent to the Bidens from across the US.

The official White House Menorah is also on display in the Cross Hall.

A teddy bear sits in the front seat.

"It has been the honor of our lives to serve as your President and First Lady," the Bidens wrote in the White House Holiday Guide. "Our hope is for the Nation to be blessed with the peace and light of the holiday season."