Today marks President Joe Biden’s 81st birthday, and to honor his special day the White House is celebrating by holding a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have invited members of their family, including their children, grandchildren, and other relatives, to join them in celebration.
The White House has been holding a Thanksgiving Day event for generations, and the Bidens are taking up the mantle and plan to carry on the tradition. This year, much of the dinner will be prepared by White House Chef Cristeta Comerford and her team. The dinner itself will consist of common Thanksgiving staples such as turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. The menu also features locally-sourced ingredients, including truffles from Maryland, Virginia beef, cranberry relish from Delaware, and sweet potatoes from Pennsylvania.
In addition to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, the Bidens will also have a birthday cake in honor of the President’s 81st birthday. Biden, who is known for his love of ice cream will have some of his favorite flavors served for dessert, including vanilla, caramel, and coffee. Knowing the Bidens, it’s likely that the cake and ice cream will also be made locally.
Above all, the Bidens are hoping this Thanksgiving will bring the family together. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, families have had to remain apart for safety reasons, but the Biden family is still hoping to enjoy the holiday season together. The White House is planning to take the necessary precautions to make sure that all of their guests are safe.
This year, Biden and the First Lady are hoping to bring a sense of unity and appreciation to the White House Thanksgiving celebration. Through a mixture of traditional festivities and modern precautions, the Biden’s hope to help inspire others to celebrate with their families in the safest way possible.