White House Christmas

Host Egypt Sherrod goes behind the scenes for a look at how America's most famous home gets decked out for the holidays. Her tour of this winter wonderland includes the Blue Room's towering Christmas tree and the famed gingerbread replica of the White House. Also: She interviews staff and volunteers, who reflect on the departing president and his family.

This year's theme, The "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" of the Holidays, will capture the pure, unfiltered delight and imagination of childhood, encouraging everyone to open their hearts to the joy of the season.During the one-hour special, First Lady Jill Biden will lead hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers: Forever Home, Celebrity IOU) on a tour of the historic home decorated by more than 300 dedicated volunteers from across the country and White House Residence staff. This year's theme, The "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" of the Holidays, will capture the pure, unfiltered delight and imagination of childhood, encouraging everyone to open their hearts to the joy of the season. The theme will be brought to life by an astounding array of decorations, including over 142,425 holiday lights; 98 Christmas trees; 33,892 ornaments; 22,000 bells; and many inspirational décor ideas fans can recreate at home.

During the one-hour special, First Lady Jill Biden will tour the historic home with hosts Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt  and share how this year's White House holiday theme—"A Season of Peace and Light"—is reflected in each room and design element, encouraging guests to embrace the peace and light of the holiday season. More than 300 dedicated volunteers from across the country will bring the theme to life with an astonishing array of decorations, including more than 165,075 holiday lights, 83 Christmas trees, 28,125 ornaments, 9,810 feet of ribbon and 2,200 doves. White House Christmas 2024 will spotlight the festive holiday displays in each iconic space of the People's House, from the Gold Star Tree exhibit that honors fallen service members and a stunning collection of bells adorning the East Colonnade to a cascade of peace doves suspended overhead in the Cross Hall and the majestic 18.5-foot-tall official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room. As Brian and Mika go from room to room, the couple will get a first look at the 2024 Gingerbread White House, created from an astounding 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 50 pounds of royal icing and 45 pounds of chocolate, and they'll help decorate the Diplomatic Room, now open to the public for the first time.