The holiday season gets a festive touch tonight with White House Christmas 2024! The HGTV one-hour special airs on Sunday, December 15, at 6 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by 100 Day Dream Home stars Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, this year’s special offers an exclusive look inside the White House as it transforms into a holiday wonderland under the theme “A Season of Peace and Light.”
First Lady Jill Biden guides viewers through the historic home, showcasing how the theme is reflected in the intricate decor, encouraging everyone to embrace peace and light during the holiday season.
Highlights of the Special:
- Incredible Decorations: Over 300 volunteers brought the vision to life with more than 165,075 holiday lights, 83 Christmas trees, 28,125 ornaments, 9,810 feet of ribbon, and 2,200 peace doves.
- Iconic Displays:
- The Gold Star Tree exhibit honors fallen service members.
- The East Colonnade features an elegant collection of bells.
- Cross Hall dazzles with suspended peace doves.
- The Blue Room houses the official White House Christmas Tree, a towering 18.5-foot-tall masterpiece.
- Gingerbread White House: Made with 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 45 pounds of chocolate, this year’s Gingerbread White House is a must-see centerpiece.
- Diplomatic Room: Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look as Brian and Mika help decorate this special space, now open to the public for the first time.
This decades-long tradition by HGTV continues to celebrate the magic and meticulous effort that go into creating the White House’s Yuletide charm. Fans can catch up on previous specials on Max and discovery+.