The White House is decorated in a 'Magic, Wonder, and Joy' theme this year, with the official Christmas tree standing at 18-and-a-half feet tall in the Grand Foyer

President Joe Biden narrated a stunning tour of the decorated White House and wished the nation a “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays” in a video posted to X on Tuesday. (Watch it below.)The light-filled journey,

President Biden in the White House and the Christmas decorations this year are inspired by the peace and light of the holiday season. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell shares a special tour of the nation's most famous residence.

Mickey Guyton hosts the time-honored tradition, "The National Christmas Tree Lighting," which features musical performances from the White House and more.

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are spending their last Christmas in the White House as his term winds down. The president, however, is keeping a busy agenda, signing 50 pieces of legislation as he gets ready to leave office in a few weeks.

For the first family, there are always reminders in the White House decor of their roots. This year, the official White House Christmas tree has a carousel wrapped around it, reminiscent of summers at the New Jersey shore. The 18.5-foot Fraser Fir from North Carolina is in the East Wing's Blue Room.