US President Joe Biden held a traditional pardoning ceremony for two Minnesota turkeys before Thanksgiving. The birds, named Peach and Blossom, weighing more than 18 kg each, spent the night in a luxury hotel in Washington, DC.

On Monday, US President Joe Biden held a traditional turkey pardoning ceremony before Thanksgiving. This is reported by the Voice of America, according to UNN.

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Both turkeys were delivered from Minnesota. They weigh more than 18 kg each. Prior to the ceremony, the turkeys traditionally spent the night at the luxurious Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington.

Based on your temperament and desire to be productive members of society, I will pardon Peach and Blossom

— Joe Biden said.

The current US President expressed a desire to end his speech on a more serious note. He said that this event marks the official start of the holiday season in Washington.

This is my last opportunity this season to stand here as your president and express my gratitude. Let me tell you that it has been the honor of my life

,” Joe Biden said.

The tradition of pardoning turkeys is over 77 years old. President George H.W. Bush launched the ceremony at the White House in 1989.

Turkey is the main dish of Thanksgiving in the United States, which this year is celebrated on Thursday, November 28.

Recall

Earlier, UNN reported that the Verkhovna Rada registered bill No. 9574, which proposes to introduce a new public holiday in Ukraine — Thanksgiving Day. It is proposed to celebrate it annually on October 22

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