PHOTOS: White House Christmas decorations

4:04 PM, Dec 1, 2011   |    comments
  • Seasonal flowers in the Red Room. (Getty Images)
  • A 400 pound White House gingerbread house. (Getty Images)
  • The White House Green Room. (Getty Images)
  • Christmas cookies greet guests. (Getty Images)
  • A topiary of the first family's dog Bo. (Getty Images)
  • Christmas cards sent to the first family. (Getty Images)
  • The White House China Room (Getty Images)
  • Large paper flower cutouts line the windows along the East Garden Room. (Getty Images)
  • A wreath in the East Garden room. (Getty Images)
  • The White House East Garden Room. (Getty Images)
  • Gold starts and ribbon hang from a hallway ceiling. (Getty Images)
  • The White House Vermeil Room. (Getty Images)
  • The White House Red Room. (Getty Images)
  • The official White House tree in the Blue Room is decorated with framed military medals and holiday cards handmade by military children. (Getty Images)
  • The official White House Christmas tree in the blue room. (Getty Images)
    
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WASHINGTON -- The first family has decked their halls for the holidays.

This year's decorative theme is "Shine, Give, Share."

PHOTOS: White House Christmas decorations

Tens of thousands of Americans are expected to visit the White House this month to see the decorations, which include 37 Christmas trees and a 400 pound White House gingerbread house.

Send photos of your holiday decorations to photos@11alive.com.