2022 Entrance Hall Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration

This photograph of the Entrance Hall was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a 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. Decor was inspired by hope, unity, and community. Decorations in the Entrance Hall evoked reflection and symbolized Americans' shared values. Trees featured ornaments representing the 57 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The incorporation of mirrorlike surfaces revealed reflections of the American people. Projections of snowflakes on the ceiling provided a wintry ambience. The official portrait of President Barack Obama painted by Robert McCurdy in 2018 is also pictured. Both portraits of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were unveiled in a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on September 7, 2022.