First Lady Michelle Obama Unveils White House Christmas Decorations

White House now has 54 Christmas trees; some actually with gold star ornaments bearing the names of who died in battling for the country, approximately around 80 seasonal volunteers representing all 50 states, and an enormous gingerbread house which is an exact replica of the White House and weighs almost 300 pounds.

Yes people, the White House holiday season is here!

First lady Michelle Obama unveiled the 2012 decorations in a special ceremony for selected military families and their children. She revealed this year’s theme is “Joy To All.”

Have a look at the video in which Michelle Obama welcomes military families, including Gold Star and Blue Star parents, spouses and children, to the White House for the first viewing of the 2012 holiday decorations.

Praising her guests for their contributions, The First Lady said, "our military families truly represent the very best that this country has to offer... This is one big, huge thank you."

Check out some of the pictures as the first lady Michelle Obama unveils the holiday decorations on Wednesday.

The official White House Christmas Tree festooned with ornaments is shown in the Blue Room at the White House as First lady Michelle Obama welcomed her special guests for the first viewing of the 2012 holiday decorations in Washington- Reuters

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama smiles near children – Reuters

Michelle Obama holds a candy as she welcomes her special guests - Reuters

The official White House Christmas Tree festooned with ornaments - Reuters

Michelle Obama decorates a lollipop made of tea and honey with sugar icing and candied carrots in the State Dining Room – Reuters

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Chicago artist David Lee Csicsko designed stained glass windows decorating the grand entryway at the White House in Washington- Reuters

Here’s the rest of the scoop on the White House Christmas straight from the big house, with @jurakonciustweeting the decorations:

Thanks for sharing. @obamafoodoramaWH holiday 2012 cookies incl coveted Bothat guests (& press) love to pocket. twitter.com/ObamaFoodorama…

— Jura Koncius (@JuraKoncius) November 28, 2012

White House gingerbread house. #whxmas twitter.com/JuraKoncius/st…

— Jura Koncius (@JuraKoncius) November 28, 2012

Zipper art ornaments on White House trees. You heard it here first! #whxmas twitter.com/JuraKoncius/st…

— Jura Koncius (@JuraKoncius) November 28, 2012

Snowflakes outside White House. twitter.com/JuraKoncius/st…

— Jura Koncius (@JuraKoncius) November 28, 2012

Michelle Obama unveils White House holiday decor in a glittery gold suit. #whxmas twitter.com/JuraKoncius/st…

— Jura Koncius (@JuraKoncius) November 28, 2012

White House Xmas snow globe. twitter.com/JuraKoncius/st…

— Jura Koncius (@JuraKoncius) November 28, 2012

Miniature terrariums on Green Room Mantel. #whxmas twitter.com/JuraKoncius/st…

— Jura Koncius (@JuraKoncius) November 28, 2012

Ornament decorating in State Dining Room with Lincoln + Michele Obama. #whxmas twitter.com/JuraKoncius/st…

— Jura Koncius (@JuraKoncius) November 28, 2012