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[stevieb]

All persepctives are valid. Given the White House is large and serves all sorts of functions and persons of all ages and aesthetics, I guess mine is that an area or two would have sufficed to create child-like magic. I'm not sure virtually the entire place had to be turned into Candy Land.

[Lakelife62]

There are several rooms and corridors that are decorated traditionally. The East Room, Green Room and Red Room are just a few examples. Very clear from the pictures, that candyland is not the theme. I do love the library, with the brass bed display. A perfect scene to imagine yourself relaxing with a wonderful book.

The people's house is beautiful done for Christmas every year. This year is no different.

Love it all!

[Greeneyedlady21]

I believe they invite military families and wanted some decorations that appeal to children.

Sophisticated decorations and other things from the past would not appeal to children.

[Greeneyedlady21]

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@Pandalady wrote:

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@Estellee wrote:

I got the impression that Jill Biden wanted to make it a lot more about the kids this year.

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@Estellee I agree wholeheartedly! 

Though they may not be the elegant and more formal decorations, I like them.  As a retired 30-year teacher of lower elementary students, the theme resonated with me.  So much sadness happening all around, why not make a visit to the White House at Christmas a magical experience for a child...or a 'child at heart"!  Just sharing my thoughts!

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I agree, and Christmas is the time for rediscovering your child at heart self and the experience of holidays as a child. Feeling simplicity and that everything doesn't have to be perfect.

Some people lose that when the cynicism takes over as adults.

[Lakelife62]

Here's a link to the pics. I think the decorations are traditional and beautiful. But to each their own.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/holidays-2023/ 

[Mersha]

This is clearly stated on the White House page:

"The 2023 White House Holiday Display is designed to capture the pure, unfiltered delight and imagination of childhood, and encourage visitors to reflect on this time of year with hearts open to the “Magic, Wonder, and Joy” of the season."

[Marp]

I watched and recorded the White House Christmas program and just finished watching it again.

As with the first time the same question kept popping into my head. They said there were 300+ volunteers doing the decorating. How many volunteers return for clean up when it is time to take the decorations down?

[candyagain]

...without the stockings

[bikerbabe]

I think it’s both fun and beautiful. I love the foyer with the white tree, lights and Santa’s sleigh overhead. Also love the library.