In Photos: White House Prepares for Thanksgiving and Christmas

The White House turkey tradition began when a turkey was presented to President Harry Truman in 1947.

President Joe Biden (R) pardons Peach, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, joined by Chair of the National Turkey Federation John Zimmerman (L) and his son Grant at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

President Joe Biden (R) pardons Peach, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, joined by Chair of the National Turkey Federation John Zimmerman (L) and his son Grant at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

President Joe Biden (R) pardons Peach, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, joined by Chair of the National Turkey Federation John Zimmerman (L) and his son Grant at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

First Lady Jill Biden receives the 2024 Christmas tree event at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

First Lady Jill Biden, accompanied by her grandson Beau Biden Jr., receives the 2024 Christmas tree at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

White House music band during First Lady Jill Biden's receiving the 2024 Christmas tree event at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

First Lady Jill Biden receives the 2024 Christmas tree event at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Attendees wait for First Lady Jill Biden to receive the 2024 Christmas tree at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Attendees take photos during First Lady Jill Biden's receiving the 2024 Christmas tree event at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

People watch First Lady Jill Biden receiving the 2024 Christmas tree event at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The 2024 Christmas tree at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

First Lady Jill Biden, accompanied by her grandson Beau Biden Jr., receives the 2024 Christmas tree at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

President Joe Biden pardons Peach, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

President Joe Biden pardons Peach, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, at the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times