Joe Biden - It lights up the Christmas tree
Joe Biden (81) has rung in the Christmas season in Washington, D.C.. The US President and his wife Jill (72) took part in an annual ceremony on Thursday (November 30), during which the large Christmas tree in a park south of the White House is lit up. "Merry Christmas to all of you," Biden said after switching on the lights on the tree , according to US media reports. "This is a great tradition."
This tradition is said to have existed for over 100 years. This year's tree is reportedly a 12-metre spruce from West Virginia. There was a brief moment of shock earlier this week: the tree fell over on Tuesday, as it was very windy in the US capital at the time. However, the tree was apparently quickly put upright again.
Music stars at the ceremony
There was also music at the tree lighting ceremony. The event was hosted by country singer Mickey Guyton (40), with performances by singer Dionne Warwick (82) and music star St. Vincent (41), among others. Vice President Kamala Harris (59) and her husband Douglas Emhoff (59) also attended the event on Thursday.
Lots of Christmas decorations in the White House
A few days earlier, this year's Christmas decorations were unveiled at the White House. First Lady Jill Biden did not skimp on the kitsch. There are 98 Christmas trees alone in the official residence of the US presidential couple this year, as reported by CBS and others. In addition, there are over 142,000 lights and almost 34,000 decorations, such as oversized candy canes and sweets as well as a reindeer carriage in the foyer. Countless designers and interior decorators are said to have worked for a whole week to turn Biden's Christmas vision into reality. Around 100,000 visitors are expected at the White House during the Christmas period.
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After the lighting of the Christmas tree, Joe Biden and Jill Biden wished everyone a 'Merry Christmas'. As the U.S. President, Joe Biden played a significant role in keeping the over-a-century-old tradition alive. This year, the 12-meter spruce from West Virginia served as the Christmas tree, despite facing a minor setback when it fell over due to strong winds.
During the tree lighting ceremony, music stars such as Mickey Guyton, Dionne Warwick, and St. Vincent performed, adding to the festive atmosphere. Just before the ceremony, Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff, joined the celebration.
Reflecting her holiday spirit, Jill Biden decorated the White House with 98 Christmas trees, over 142,000 lights, and countless decorations, according to CBS and other reports. The results of her vision include oversized candy canes, sweets, and even a reindeer carriage in the foyer, ready to welcome the estimated 100,000 visitors during the Christmas period at the White House.
Source: www.stern.de
