Office of the First Lady

# White House Christmas 2025: Volunteer Performers and Decorators Share Excitement and Memorable Experiences

The White House
December 19, 2025

First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump continued the cherished annual tradition of welcoming volunteer performers and decorators from across the country to Washington, D.C., for White House Christmas 2025: Home Is Where The Heart Is.

A select number of volunteer decorators and performers representing communities nationwide were invited to take part in this historic celebration. Over Thanksgiving week, 150 volunteer decorators from 50 states and 2 territories traveled to our Nation’s Capital to help transform the White House for the holiday season. Ranging in age from 19 to 76 and representing a wide array of professions and backgrounds, these volunteers contributed their time, talent, and creativity in service to the People’s House.

In addition, over 25 volunteer performer groups from 22 states were selected to share their music throughout the season. Group sizes ranged from solo performers to ensembles of more than 30 members, featuring choirs, jazz bands, and instrumentalists whose performances reflected the diversity and richness of American musical traditions. Through their participation, these volunteers became a special part of White House history—sharing their artistry and service with visitors and helping create a Christmas experience defined by joy, creativity, and community.

Below is a brief summary of what communities across America are saying about their local performers and decorators selected to take part in White House Christmas 2025.

What They Are Saying

ALABAMA

WVTM – Alabama decorator brings holiday cheer to the White House

WIAT (CBS 42) – Tuscaloosa florist chosen as White House volunteer Christmas decorator

Yellowhammer News – Alabama florist selected for prestigious White House Christmas decorating team

ALASKA

Alaska Watchman – Alaskans join faith-filled patriots to adorn White House in traditional Christmas décor

ARKANSAS

KAIT – Jonesboro florist selected to decorate White House for Christmas

CALIFORNIA

Bakersfield.com – Local woman helps decorate the White House for the holidays

COLORADO

KDVR – Colorado woman chosen to help decorate the White House for the holidays

FLORIDA

House.gov – Diaz-Balart Presents Congressional Record Celebrating Ave Maria Parish Choir

WINK – Naples worship team to bring Christmas spirit to White House Dec 2

@tkajazz on Instagram – The King’s Academy Jazz Ensemble Performs at the White House

Covenant Church of Naples | PCA on Facebook – Covenant Church Worship Team Performs at White House Christmas Event

IDAHO

Idaho News 6 – Meridian woman heads to the White House to help deck the halls for Christmas

Idaho News 6 – Meridian woman shares once-in-a-lifetime trip to decorate the White House for Christmas

ILLINOIS

Swinford Media Group – Market Street Music Conservatory choir to sing at the White House

Advantage News – Local decorator brings Christmas to life at The White House

KANSAS

KWCH – Kansas woman selected to decorate White House for the holidays

KSN – Retired Kansas teacher picked to decorate White House for Christmas

KENTUCKY

Owensboro Times – Owensboro musicians selected to perform at White House Christmas Open House

WEHT / CMH23 – “Such an honor:” Owensboro musicians selected to perform at the White House

Owensboro Times – Lanham & Malone reflect on surreal White House performance

The News Journal – WIS teacher discusses experience as White House volunteer holiday decorator

WYMT – Williamsburg teacher selected to decorate White House for holidays

MARYLAND

The BayNet – Calvert County Youth Choir Selected To Perform At The White House Holiday Celebration

@kharmony_children_choir on Instagram – K-Harmony Children’s Choir

Manna24 (in Korean) – K-Harmony Children’s & Youth Choir Performs at the White House

MASSACHUSETTS

East Wing Magazine – A Historic Home Buff’s Moment of Awe

MICHIGAN

The Parkersburg News and Sentinel – Executive Branches: Washington County woman thrilled to be among 2025 White House Christmas tree decorators

MISSISSIPPI

SuperTalk Mississippi News Facebook – Southwest Mississippi Community College Stage Band chosen to perform at the White House

SMCC Music Department on Facebook – White House performance announcement

WAPT – Brandon shop owner selected as White House volunteer decorator for 2025 Christmas season

MISSOURI

KSNF – Missouri woman to help decorate White House for Christmas

Ozarksfirst.com – White House Christmas decorating volunteer chosen from Lamar

MONTANA

KRTV – Great Falls woman fulfills dream of decorating the White House for holidays

NEBRASKA

WOWT – Nebraska Gold Star mother helps decorate official White House Christmas tree

NEW JERSEY

@mhchoirs on Instagram – Scarlet Singers chosen as 2025 White House Holiday Open House performers

Melissa Lynn Rodriguez on Facebook – Proud parent post confirming Scarlet Singers’ selection

NORTH CAROLINA

The Victorian Carolers on Facebook – The Victorian Carolers perform at White House Christmas

OHIO

Your Ohio News – Northeast Ohio a cappella group Vocal Fusion invited to perform at the White House

Vocal Fusion on Facebook – Vocal Fusion White House performance announcement

WLWT / YouTube – Interior designer from Mason helps decorate White House for the holidays

OKLAHOMA

FOX 23 – Tulsa business owner chosen to decorate White House for Christmas

KJRH – Amber Marie chosen to decorate White House for Christmas

OREGON

KOIN – Beaverton teacher helps decorate White House for Christmas

PUERTO RICO

@ginikacorteskoch on Instagram – Volunteer Decorator Giny Cortés reflects on her experience

SOUTH CAROLINA

WYFF – Upstate woman selected as 2025 White House decorator

The Observer – Atkinson chosen as volunteer White House Christmas decorator

Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Spartanburg woman fulfills dream of White House Christmas decorating

TEXAS

The Boerne Star – Boerne choir performs at White House

UTAH

KSLTV / YouTube – What’s it like to decorate the White House for Christmas? One volunteer shares her experience

VIRGINIA

WWBT 12OnYourSide – Fredericksburg woman chosen to decorate White House for the holidays

WISCONSIN

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Milwaukee man helps decorate White House for Christmas

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