Here's how the Obama family decorated the White House for their last holiday
The White House, is one of the fifty-six LEGO gingerbread houses, one for each state and territory, displayed in the trees in the State Dinning Room at the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Each of the LEGO gingerbread houses are a one-of-a-kind creation and feature colors, architecture styles and details that pay tribute to each state or territory. This house was made for the District of Columbia. Andrew Harnik/AP
No one decks the halls quite like the Obama family.
The White House has been transformed for the family's last holiday living there, complete with snowball arches, a 19-foot Douglas fir tree, and a gingerbread replica of their famous address.
Step inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to see how the First Family celebrates Christmastime.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The White House and 2016 National Christmas Tree are seen during the lighting ceremony on the Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP
Each year, the First Family chooses a theme.
The Official White House Christmas Tree at the White House in Washington, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, after first lady Michelle Obama received it. The Balsam-Veitch fir from Dave and Mary Vander Velden, of Oconto, Wis., is 19 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Alex Brandon/AP
2016's pick was "The Gift of the Holidays."
First lady Michelle Obama greets children of military families in the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor. Andrew Harnik/AP
The Associated Press reported the theme was selected "to reflect the joy of giving and receiving, along with such gifts as service, friends, family, education and good health."
The White House has been wrapped in 8,000 bows and ribbons.
This year's White House Christmas Tree is seen inside the Blue Room from the Cross Hall of the White House during a preview of the 2015 holiday decor at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
Fifty-six gingerbread houses made from LEGO, representing each state and US territory, sit on display in the State Dining Room. This home pays tribute to Washington, DC.
The White House, is one of the fifty-six LEGO gingerbread houses, one for each state and territory, are displayed in the trees in the State Dinning Room at the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Each of the LEGO gingerbread houses are a one-of-a-kind creation and feature colors, architecture styles and details that pay tribute to each state or territory. This house was made for the District of Columbia. Andrew Harnik/AP
There, a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln is flanked by two LEGO "gingerfriends."
"Gingerfriends" made of LEGOs are displayed in the State Dinning Room at the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
Not to be outdone, the traditional White House gingerbread house is made up of 150 pounds of gingerbread, 100 pounds of bread dough, and 20 pounds of icing.
This year's White House Gingerbread House in the State Dining Room of the White House during a preview of the 2015 holiday decor at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. This year's gingerbread house features 150 pounds of gingerbread on the inside, 100 pounds of bread dough on the outside frame, 20 pounds of gum paste, 20 pounds of icing, and 20 pounds of sculpted sugar pieces. Andrew Harnik/AP
It wouldn't be complete without Bo and Sunny, the First Family's pet dogs. Twenty pounds of sculpted sugar and 20 pounds of gum paste bring the White House characters to life.
Sunny and Bo are displayed as part of this year's White House Gingerbread House in the State Dining Room of the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. This year's gingerbread house features 150 pounds of gingerbread on the inside, 100 pounds of bread dough on the outside frame, 20 pounds of gum paste, 20 pounds of icing, and 20 pounds of sculpted sugar pieces. Andrew Harnik/AP
Supersized versions of the presidential pets — made of more than 25,000 yarn pom-poms — sit at attention in the East Wing Hallway.
Larger than life replicas of Bo and Sunny, made with more than 25,000 yarn pom-poms, are displayed in the East Wing Hallway of the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
They get their very own dog-themed ornaments and presents.
Dog themed ornaments and presents are displayed next to larger than life replicas of Bo and Sunny in the East Wing Hallway of the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
The Lower Cross Hall has been transformed into a winter wonderland, courtesy of these "snowball arches," created from more than 6,000 ornaments.
The Lower Cross Hall is decorated with "snowball" arches created from more than 6,000 ornaments and snowmen lining the corridor in the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
Snowmen line the corridor, where a portrait of Hillary Clinton hangs.
A painting of Hillary Clinton hangs on the wall of the Lower Cross Hall, decorated with snowmen lining the corridor in the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
The East Colonnade sparkles with 7,500 strands of colored ribbon and crystal ornaments.
More than 7,500 strands of colored ribbon hang with sparkling crystal ornaments on the East Colonnade of the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
Christmas cards from past presidents are framed in the Booksellers area.
Christmas cards from past presidents are displayed in the Booksellers area of the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
The Library of the White House dazzles with more Christmas trees.
The Library of the White House is decorated during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
It won't be easy for Santa to get through the library's fireplace.
The Library of the White House is decorated during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
Wreaths hang in the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Red Room.
The Red Room is decorated at the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
These Christmas presents in the Red Room are covered in miniature ornaments.
Decorative presents are on display in the Red Room at the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
The Green Room comes to life with fresh garlands and trees.
The Green Room is decorated at the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
The number of trees in this house (and the China Room alone) is overwhelming.
The China Room of the White House is decorated during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
The East Room, where the president addresses the press and visitors, also got a makeover.
The East Room is decorated at the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
This nutcracker could dunk on President Obama.
First lady Michelle Obama, pauses while speaking to military families in the East Room of the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
It took 92 volunteers from across the country to put up the holiday decor.
The Cross Hall is decorated at the White House during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
Source: Los Angeles Times
Only 10% of the decorations are new, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The North Portico of the White House is decorated during a preview of the 2016 holiday decor, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/AP
Source: Los Angeles Times
The First Family will call the White House home until January 20, 2017.
President Barack Obama waves after speaking during the lighting ceremony for the 2016 National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse near the White House, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 in Washington. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP
Source: International Business Times
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