Melania Trump: First Lady hates Christmas decorations, but still shows the decorated White House
Weeks after the release of sound recordings in which Melania Trump was still grumbling about her task, the first lady shows the decoration in the White House.
Washington D.C. - The "First Lady" has been taking care of the Christmas decorations in the White House since 1961. That's when Jackie Kennedy started the tradition. Today, none other than Melania Trump is responsible for this. Donald Trump's wife invites you on a virtual tour through the festively decorated seat of government of the US President - despite her now well-known aversion to decoration.
Christmas grouch Melania Trump: First Lady gives tour of the decorated White House
“I'm working my ass off for the Christmas stuff. Who cares about the damn Christmas stuff and the decorations? ”Melania Trump said about two years ago. At that time, her close confidante Stephanie Winston Wolkoff had made secret sound recordings and published them a few weeks ago as part of a discovery book entitled "Melania and Me". "I have to do it, right?" The First Lady asked annoyed. As if through a Christmas miracle, Melania Trump leads us through the White House, which is oozing with festivities.
62 Christmas trees, 106 wreaths, more than 350 meters of garlands, 3,200 lights and 17,000 bows adorn the White House at the moment. The official Christmas tree this year is in the Blue Room and is about 5.5 meters (18 feet) high, reports "ABC News".
Melania Trump: First Lady patriotically decorates the White House for Christmas
Under the motto "America, the Beautiful", the unofficial national anthem, Melania Trump is also bringing a load of patriotism to the White House for Christmas. "The issue is a tribute to the excellence of our great nation," said a White House statement. “The timeless treasures represented this year remind us of the true American spirit. Together we celebrate this country that we can all proudly call home. ”Each piece has a symbolic power. The “everyday heroes” of the USA are to be celebrated in the Red Room. In the spirit of the corona pandemic, even a mini hospital is used as jewelry. A bullet labeled “Be Best” indicates Melania Trump's campaign against cyberbullying.
During this special time of the year, I am delighted to share “America the Beautiful” and pay tribute to the majesty of our great Nation. Together, we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home. #WHChristmas pic.twitter.com/fdZmB3rdXL
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) November 30, 2020
"Thanks to the staff and all the volunteers who made sure that the Volkshaus is ready for the festive season," said Melania Trump. "I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year."
From a purely aesthetic point of view, the First Lady seems to have succeeded in decorating the White House to some extent. At least it makes for much less discussion topic than was the case at Christmas 2018. At that time, Melania Trump caused shudders and laughter at the same time with a corridor of blood-red fir trees.
