First lady Melania Trump goes with classic  traditional Christmas decor
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CLOSE First lady Melania Trump  has opted for a more traditional decor for  her  family's first Christmas in the White House  adding a few new touches to the standards.  (Nov. 27) AP
First lady Melania Trump  stands in the Grand Foyer as  she  tours Christmas decorations at the White House Nov. 27  2017. (Photo: SAUL LOEB  AFP/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON â  First lady Melania Trump  has opted for a more traditional decor for  her  family's first Christmas in the White House  adding a few new touches to the standards.
The family Christmas card is framed and on display. "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year " says the card signed by  President Donald Trump   the first lady and Barron  their 11-year-old son.
 Melania Trump  hugs children in the East Room as  she  tours Christmas decorations at the White House. (Photo: SAUL LOEB  AFP/Getty Images)
The first lady's office previewed the decorations for journalists on Monday after more than 150 volunteers from 29 states spent 1 600 hours during the long holiday weekend decking the White House halls.  Mrs. Trump  has also invited children and students from a nearby military base to come see the decorations and work on holiday arts and crafts.
The White House said  she  personally chose every detail of the decor.  She  did a final check late Sunday after returning from the family's Thanksgiving at their home in Palm Beach  Fla.
Melania Trump participates in arts and crafts projects with children and students from Joint Base Andrews in various rooms throughout the White House. (Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY / POOL  EPA-EFE)
[TGT] has opted for a more traditional decor for   [TGT]   family's first Christmas in the White House  adding a few new touches to the standards.   [TGT] 
stands in the Grand Foyer as   [TGT]   tours Christmas decorations at the White House Nov. 27  2017. (Photo: SAUL LOEB  AFP/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON â   [TGT] has opted for a more traditional decor for   [TGT]   family's first Christmas in the White House  adding a few new touches to the standards.
The family Christmas card is framed and on display. "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year " says the card signed by  President Donald Trump   the first lady and Barron  their 11-year-old son.
  [TGT] hugs children in the East Room as   [TGT]   tours Christmas decorations at the White House. (Photo: SAUL LOEB  AFP/Getty Images)
 [TGT] 's office previewed the decorations for journalists on Monday after more than 150 volunteers from 29 states spent 1 600 hours during the long holiday weekend decking the White House halls.   [TGT] has also invited children and students from a nearby military base to come see the decorations and work on holiday arts and crafts.
The White House said   [TGT]   personally chose every detail of the decor.   [TGT]   did a final check late Sunday after returning from the family's Thanksgiving at their home in Palm Beach  Fla.
Melania Trump participates in arts and crafts projects with children and students from Joint Base Andrews in various rooms throughout the White House. (Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY / POOL  EPA-EFE)