First lady Jill Biden kicked off the holiday season in the nation's capital on Monday by accepting delivery of the official White House Christmas tree.
From an ancient tradition to a symbol of holiday cheer, this is the history of the Christmas tree.First lady Jill Biden kicked off the holiday season in the nation's capital on Monday by accepting delivery of the official White House Christmas tree -- with all the sleigh bells and whistles one might expect.
The tree arrived at the White House Portico on an evergreen-colored carriage decked out in holiday greenery and pulled down the driveway by two Clydesdale horses -- Ben and Winston -- who were adorned with silver sleigh bells and with paper Christmas trees in their braids. A four-piece band played Christmas classics, including"O, Christmas Tree" and"O, Come All Ye Faithful," as the tree was delivered.
"It's beautiful -- it's magnificent, actually," she told reporters when asked what she thought of the tree. A National Guard mom herself, Biden intended to honor the role of the National Guard this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House said.First lady Jill Biden hands a branch from the official 2021 White House Christmas Tree to Beau Biden, son of Hunter Biden, center, at the White House, Washington, Nov, 22, 2021. Standing with Hunter Biden is his wife, Melissa Cohen.
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