"We are guided by the values that we 3hold sacred: faith, family, and service to our country, kindness toward all of our neighbors, and the power of community."

The decor includes 83 Christmas trees, more than 28,000 4ornaments, and over 165,000 lights. More than 300 volunteers helped create the Winter Wonderland.

"It's been incredible to watch all of you 5transform this space 6year after year."

The first Christmas tree display on the tour is 7dedicated to 8Gold Star Families, with the 9stacked stars 10representing all six branches of the military. As guests continue down the East Colonnade, they're surrounded by bells 11symbolizing the sounds of the holiday season. 

In the Blue Room, the official White House Christmas tree an 18-and-a-half-foot Fraser fir presented by Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in North Carolina. White paper 12doves carry messages of peace in the Red Room. 

And finally, in the State Dining Room, trees 13adorned with 14self-portrait ornaments crafted by students from across the country, in hopes that each child can see themselves 15reflected in this year's display.

"May our nation be blessed with peace and light this holiday season."