She stood in the cold Washington air, wrapped in a tailored winter coat, greeting the horse-drawn carriage as if no time had passed. The Fraser fir, fresh from a North Carolina farm, seemed almost symbolic—
rooted elsewhere, yet chosen to stand at the heart of American power. Melania Trump’s words about unity, hope, and the beauty of the season carried a quiet weight, hinting at a country still wrestling with its reflection.Inside,
staff will transform the Blue Room, layer by careful layer, into a glowing tribute to American craftsmanship and family traditions. The yet-unrevealed theme adds a touch of suspense, but the real story is simpler: rituals endure, even when politics divide. As the lights are strung and ornaments hung, the tree will stand as a reminder that some traditions are bigger than any one administration—and that, for a moment, the nation still pauses to look up.
