2022 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration

This photograph of the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during the press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community. Decorations in the East Room highlighted nature and recreation in the United States. Snow-dusted trees occupied the corners of the East Room and the mantels featured displays recognizing four renowned U.S. National Parks: The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, the Great Smoky Mountains, and Shenandoah National Park. The historic Neapolitan crèche was displayed in its traditional spot in the center of the East Room. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967.