White House Christmas decorations 2020: ‘America the Beautiful’ is the theme

First lady Melania Trump unveiled the White House Christmas decorations on Monday, with the theme as “America the Beautiful.”

The first lady said the theme was inspired by Americans’ shared appreciation “for our traditions, values and history.”

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The East Room of the White House is decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cross Hall and the Blue Room are decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview at the White House, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Blue Room of the White House is decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

A toy car hangs in a Christmas tree in the East Room of the White House during the 2020 Christmas preview. “Since the creation of our nation, America has been on the move,” first lady Melania Trump said in a statement. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Green Room of the White House is decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Red Room of the White House is decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Washington. “We salute America’s everyday heroes who serve as first responders and frontline workers,” first lady Melania Trump said in a statement. “Handmade ornaments highlight the many professionals and volunteers who serve their communities with a spirit of generosity.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Cross Hall leading to the State Dining Room of the White House is decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The East Room of the White House is decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Red Room of the White House is decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The Cross Hall leading to the State Dining Room of the White House is decorated during the 2020 Christmas preview, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)