A drone films the interior of the White House showing the glittering Christmas decorations throughout the historic residence.View on euronews

Christmas was a quiet day in Washington, but the president and incoming president used their social media to wish the country a Merry Christmas.

A columnist took a humorous look at the Christmas wish list of Donald Trump and other prominent political figures. The president-elect apparently wants Canada, Mexico, Greenland and the Panama Canal,

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.

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.

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

The outgoing and incoming U.S. presidents had different messages for the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, with Democrat Joe Biden urging Americans to reflect and unite, while Republican Donald Trump offered a holiday greeting and then took aim at his political opponents.

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