The summer heat might still be blazing through Washington, D.C., but Melania Trump is already turning her attention to the holiday season ahead. The first lady has officially opened applications for volunteers eager to help transform the White House into a winter wonderland for her first Christmas celebration there in four years. It’s a tradition that comes with the territory, but for Melania it’s also a responsibility that has sparked both memorable moments and considerable controversy.

Following longstanding White House protocol, the Trump administration announced on Monday that they’re seeking both performers and decorators to bring festive cheer to the nation’s most famous residence.

The call for volunteers marks the beginning of what promises to be an elaborate holiday preparation p

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