Why did Melania Trump celebrate her new home by ominously lighting some long candles?

They are not even scented.
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Chloe Bryan
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The ever-relatable Melania Trump is settling into her new digs just like the rest of us would -- by lighting some candles while it's still light outside.

The first lady and her son, Barron, officially moved into the White House on Sunday. And, as you probably know by now, Melania tweeted a photo from inside the house that same night.

"Looking forward to the memories we'll make in our new home!" she wrote. Judging by the photo, among the first of these memories is lighting two long, ominous tapered candles in a darkened room and gazing out the window to the blank grounds below.

Very cozy!

What could this mean? Is the reckoning near? What is she thinking?

Does she feel most comfortable in Haunted Mansion decor or is this a sneak peek at some new furnishings from her upcoming lifestyle brand.

We're hoping to get some answers via the next photo from Melania, which we assume will be a single lantern floating aimlessly into a cold, black sky. Going, going, gone, baby!

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Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.

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