First Lady Melania Trump recently marked the start of the 2025 holiday season by welcoming the official White House Christmas Tree, a stunning 25-foot concolor fir from a Michigan tree farm. This festive event took place at the North Portico of the White House.
The tree, recognized as the Grand Champion by the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) in July, is the first from Michigan to win this honor since 1985. It will take center stage in the White House’s Blue Room this holiday season, as part of a beautiful tradition that dates back to 1966. Each year, a rigorous competition helps determine which grower will provide the official tree, with winners advancing through state and national levels before a panel of judges selects the Grand Champion.
On a lovely Monday, Melania greeted the arrival of the magnificent tree, brought in style by a traditional horse-drawn carriage, bringing joy to everyone present. Dressed in an elegant white coat, red gloves, and stylish plaid heels, she expressed her excitement about this year’s festive decor. “It will be beautiful! We are going to plan,” she told reporters, although she has not yet revealed the theme for this year’s decorations.
During her first term, Melania’s Christmas themes included “Time-Honored Traditions,” “American Treasures,” “The Spirit of America,” and “America the Beautiful.” As we look forward to this year’s celebration, many are eager to see how she will incorporate American values into the holiday spirit.
