The 2016 White House Christmas decorations are previewed for the press at the White House in Washington, DC on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. The Gift of Education is brought to life in The Library, highlighting the more than 2,700 books housed there. Rulers will rim the base of the holiday trees while crayons and pencils create additional standalone trees. The colorful ornaments on display will spell out the word ?girls? in 12 different languages, paying homage to the First Lady?s Let Girls Learn initiative. The first lady's office released the following statement to describe those decorations, "This year?s holiday theme, 'The Gift of the Holidays,' reflects on not only the joy of giving and receiving, but also the true gifts of life, such as service, friends and family, education, and good health, as we celebrate the holiday season." Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE - Photo: Ron Sachs/Consolidated/dpa (c) DPA / IBL BildbyrÂ