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The Bidens unveil their first White House Christmas decorations

With some holiday spirit and over 100 volunteers, the White House has been decorated in the theme of "gifts from the heart." The theme honors frontline workers, first responders and the military.
A Marine White House Military band plays Christmas music at the East Wing entrance of the White House during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 29, 2021.

For their first Christmas in the White House, the Biden family will celebrate with the theme of "gifts from the heart" for their holiday decor.

In unveiling the theme on Monday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden explained:

"The things

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