Home decorating season is upon us. Last year, the White House started planning what this year's decorations would be like. In October this year, they chose a Christmas tree with about 3,500 decorations. And opinions about the final result are divided among people.
The white house shone in red colors. First Lady Melania Trump has already revealed this year's White House decorations, which drew a lot of ridicule among the people. Debates have formed online, yes her decorations are reminiscent of the series Girl's Story.
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Red color choice it happened to many people thought it was fun, but it is supposed to symbolize patriotism (courage and heart).
At first glance, it appears that it is decorating the White House is a simple task, but they are happening behind closed doors things you probably didn't know. Here are six of the most interesting facts about the White House Christmas tree, which were written down in her book by florist Laura Dowling.
1. The First Lady chooses the decoration theme.
The First Lady chooses a decorating theme – the first lady started this tradition Jaqueline Kennedy in 1961, choosing the theme of the Nutcracker Suite. Laura Dowling wrote that this topic was meaningful and fully represented a uniquely American sense of style. She left Jaqueline with that creative and personal stamp, adds Dowling
2. Planning takes a year, implementation takes 5 days.
believe it or not the plan for decorating the White House has been in the works for a year. Planning is divided into three phases: design and development, creation and implementation and installation. When the concepts are presented to the first lady, she then approves the theme and v five days after Thanksgiving, the decorating process begins. Dowling writes that they always coordinate the best themes with the classic architecture and tradition of the White House and take into account the context of the current political and cultural environment.
3. Volunteers are vital.
When decorating the White House more than 100 volunteers who come from all corners of the country. The volunteer selection process is very rigorous and involves persistence sending letters to White House officials.
4. 25 volunteers decorate the Christmas tree.
He has a tree in The Blue Room often its own theme, which is connected to the entire theme of the White House. Depending on the scope and size of the tree, they are florists developed schemes and project plans with which materials will decorate the tree (baby greetings, decorations that arrived from all over the country, or decorations from artists). The tree is decorated by a team of 25 volunteers.
5. The Christmas tree is chosen in October.
Each year the White House florist and the American Christmas Tree Growers Association find the perfect tree that meets certain specifications. Dowling writes that it is choosing a tree is a special ritual and tradition that takes place every year in October. The American Christmas Tree Growers Association also sponsors a contest, where individual growers compete for the honor of having their tree grace the Blue Room. The White House delegation evaluates which trees are perfect for Blue Room and selects an additional 55 trees to decorate the White House complex.
6. The Christmas tree is decorated with 3500 ornaments.
It is in the Christmas season more than 3,500 ornaments intended to decorate the White House tree (along with thousands of energy-efficient LED bulbs). The decorations depict the theme, chosen by the first lady, political viewpoint, regional symbols and objects from all 50 states. Dowling writes that for nearly 40 years, one volunteer has brought three glass ornaments each year to mark prosperity, progress and happiness.
