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Melania Trump Decorated The White House With ‘Blood’ Red Trees & The Memes Are Just A True Gift

Carissa Dunlap

It’s finally the holiday season, which means it’s time for the White House decor to come out. Melania Trump unveiled photos of the decorations on Monday via Twitter, and the memes about the first lady’s “blood red” trees soon came rolling in. 

The theme for this years 2018 holiday season is “American Treasures,” according to the White House. Forty sky-high and crimson trees line the East Wing Hallway near the East Garden Room. It’s the source of the internet’s fascination and jokes, and many have now referred to them as the “blood-red” trees. As Time reports, the Cross Hall and Grand Foyer are also adorned with the crimson color. About 14,000 red ornaments are on a total of 29 trees. The red is a nod to the red stripes on the presidential seal that symbolize “valor and bravery,” according to Time. 

“This is a joyous time of year when we decorate the White House for the Christmas Season,” Melania Trump said in a statement from the White House. “Our theme honors the heart and spirit of the American people. Thank you to the many volunteers and staff who worked hard to decorate the halls of the People’s House in Christmas cheer. On behalf of my family, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

Melania released a video of her walking through the 29 trees, and you can see ornaments with her Be Best campaign logo. You can also see a Gold Star Family tree in the East Wing.

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Carissa Dunlap is a Her Campus News X Social Intern for Summer 2018. She is a current Publishing major and Journalism minor at Emerson College (Class of 2020). When she isn't perusing the YA bookshelf at the bookstore, she can be found watching dog videos on Facebook, at her favorite coffee shops, or relaxing on the beach. Follow her on Instagram @dunlapcarissa or Twitter @Caridunlap.