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During the one-hour special, First Lady Jill Biden will tourthe historic home with hosts Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt andshare how this year's White House holiday theme—"A Season ofPeace and Light"—is reflected in each room and designelement, encouraging guests to embrace the peace and light ofthe holiday season. More than 300 dedicated volunteers fromacross the country will bring the theme to life with anastonishing array of decorations, including more than 165,075holiday lights, 83 Christmas trees, 28,125 ornaments,9,810 feet of ribbon and 2,200 doves. White House Christmas2024 will spotlight the festive holiday displays in each iconicspace of the People's House, from the Gold Star Tree exhibitthat honors fallen service members and a stunning collection ofbells adorning the East Colonnade to a cascade of peace dovessuspended overhead in the Cross Hall and the majestic18.5-foot-tall official White House Christmas Tree in the BlueRoom. As Brian and Mika go from room to room, the couple willget a first look at the 2024 Gingerbread White House, createdfrom an astounding 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 50 poundsof royal icing and 45 pounds of chocolate, and they'll helpdecorate the Diplomatic Room, now open to the public for thefirst time.