One week later, the tree, along with the rest of the White House, was decked out and ready for visitors.
The US Marine Band played in the glistening Grand Foyer as members of the press were welcomed to view the decorations on Monday, December 2.
The Grand Foyer was lit up with green Christmas tees covered in fake snow and white lights that shone overhead to make "a glistening winter garden," the White House said in a release.
Along the sides of the hall stood acrylic panels showing off some of the country's largest landmarks as "a timeline of American design, innovation, and architecture," the White House said in a release.
The East Wing also hosted the Gold Star Family tree, which honors America's Armed Forces and their families.
A small tree was adorned with the 2019 White House Christmas Ornament, which is a helicopter to honor former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The Red Room featured a small lit tree with several playful accents, which the White House said "ignites the childlike spirit we all have at this time of year."
The name of the first lady's signature childhood wellbeing program was represented on a Scrabble-tile ornament featured in a wreath alongside dominos.
A Scrabble board in the base of the tree spelled out some key positive words associated with the "Be Best" campaign.
The Green Room featured nods to "beloved and classic Christmas tales" and a Christmas countdown, the White House said in a press release.
A gingerbread model of the White House in the State Dining Room made for this year's decorations weighs more than 300 lbs.
"Fun fact," CNN reporter Kate Bennett added on Twitter, "the banisters are made of spaghetti."
