With the theme ‘Reflect, Rejoice, Renew,’ this year’s White House holiday decorations included everything from eco-friendly LED lights to a 400 lb gingerbread house.
Barney’s creative director Simon Doonan had a part in decking the halls of the White House, which was definitely a major production according to The NY Cut Blog. The tree itself was 18.5 feet tall and covered with 800 ornaments. The White House holiday decorations also included four dozen magnolia-leaf wreaths and that monstrous gingerbread house I mentioned earlier—which took six weeks to make and is complete with a carrot and cabbage garden crafted out of marzipan.
400 lb Gingerbread Houses
The White House Holiday Decorations Include Some Hefty Ornaments
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly LED Lights - The trend of using eco-friendly LED lights in holiday decorations presents an opportunity for businesses to offer sustainable lighting solutions.
2. Giant Gingerbread Houses - The trend of creating giant gingerbread houses, like the 400 lb one at the White House, opens up possibilities for businesses to innovate in the confectionery and hospitality industries.
3. Creative Holiday Ornaments - The trend of unique and creative holiday ornaments, such as the 800 ornaments on the White House tree, offers opportunities for businesses to design and produce innovative decorations.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting - The lighting industry can tap into the demand for eco-friendly LED lights for holiday decorations by developing energy-efficient lighting solutions.
2. Confectionery - The confectionery industry can explore the market for giant gingerbread houses and develop innovative recipes and designs for these oversized edible structures.
3. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can leverage the popularity of giant gingerbread houses as attractions or unique accommodations to enhance the holiday experience for guests.