The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving ... to the pardoned turkey, saying the line his successors still reprise at ceremonies today: "He's granted a presidential pardon as of right now." ... Read More

History of the Thanksgiving turkey pardon: When the White House began the long-held holiday tradition

However, the history of exactly when the pardon began "gets tricky," as described by the Obama White House archives ... spare the life of that year's Thanksgiving turkey, saying "we'll just ... Read More

The history of White House Christmas trees, including Theodore Roosevelt's 'ban' of the holiday tradition

The reason for the absence of a White House Christmas tree during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency is unknown. Sources have various theories for why a Christmas tree was not displayed. Read More

Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition

Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition. Read More

Bidens' last holiday season in the White House: Turkey pardon and tree lighting

Zimmerman, who has raised about 4 million turkeys, is president of the National Turkey Federation, which has gifted Thanksgiving turkeys to U.S ... pardon ceremonies did not become an annual White ... Read More

Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and ‘friendsgiving’

Zimmerman, who has raised about 4 million turkeys, is president of the National Turkey Federation, which has gifted Thanksgiving turkeys to U.S ... pardon ceremonies did not become an annual White ... Read More

It's turkey pardoning season. Here's what to know about the annual tradition

Here's what you need to know about the tradition: It is believed Abraham Lincoln was the first president to pardon ... the president a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving. "The White House Presentation ... Read More

PHOTOS: President Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys

Members of the press take photos of turkeys Peach and Blossom before a ceremony in which President Joe Biden will pardon the national Thanksgiving turkey on the South Lawn of the White House in ... Read More

Biden pardons ‘Peach’ and ‘Blossom’ in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition

The turkey pardon at the White House is an annual tradition that is usually “cranned” full of a cornucopia of corny jokes. The history ... but Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day ... Read More