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

President Joe Biden narrated a stunning tour of the decorated White House and wished the nation a “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays” in a video posted to X on Tuesday. (Watch it below.) The light-filled journey,

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

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

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.

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.