First lady Melania Trump has unveiled her 2025 White House Christmas decorations to much aplomb—revealing a scaled-back take on the festive tradition amid the ongoing demolition of the East Wing.

Melania Trump officially unveiled the White House’s Christmas decorations on Monday, and people on social media couldn’t help but bring up the past.

Mrs. Trump has decked the halls of the White House this season with more than 25,000 feet of ribbon; more than 2,000 strands of light; more than 120 pounds of gingerbread; more than 2,800 gold stars; ...