The first family busted out their own stockings with the White House Christmas decorations this year.
In a marked departure from the previous two celebrations, first lady Jill Biden has removed hanging stockings for her grandchildren and pets above the mantle in the State Dining Room.
The change comes months after President Biden and his wife issued a statement publicly acknowledging the illegitimate daughter of first son Hunter Biden, Navy Joan Roberts, as their seventh grandchild.
Navy, now 5, isn’t in the stock show for 2021 or 2022 — unlike Hunter’s three daughters he shares with ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and his son with current wife Melissa Cohen.
A White House spokesman explained the change by saying that the Biden family planned to spend the holiday at Camp David and would instead carefully hang the stockings by the chimney there.
The White House did not immediately respond to inquiries from The Post about whether the Navy would receive stock at Camp David.
This year, the White House threw away the socks. Gripas Yuri/ABACA/Shutterstock Last year and the year before, the administration hung up the socks for six of the president’s seven grandchildren. AP
In 2021 and 2022, the first family stayed in Washington on Christmas Day before making post-holiday trips to their homes in Rehoboth Beach, Del., and St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands.
On Monday, the first lady unveiled the lavish White House decorations, featuring 98 Christmas trees, some 34,000 ornaments, and 142,000 twinkling lights around the executive mansion.
The official White House Menorah is located in the Cross Hall, which is located between the East Room and the State Dining Room.
The Cross Hall between the East Room and the State Dining Room is filled with frozen Christmas trees. Getty Images Decorations adorn the Center Hall during a media preview. MICHAEL REYNOLDS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock This year’s theme is the “Wonder, Wonder and Joy” of Christmas. Gripas Yuri/ABACA/Shutterstock
The decorations also incorporated more than 350 candles and more than 22,100 bells — as well as toy soldiers, candy, and 72 wreaths along the north and south facades of the White House.
There is also a gingerbread White House consisting of about 40 sheets of cookie dough, 90 pounds of pastillage, 30 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 40 sheets of gingerbread dough, according to the official guide.
Also included is a statue of the German shepherd Commander, who was fired from the White House earlier this year after showing a penchant for biting, alongside a sculpture of Willow’s first cat.
This commander doesn’t bite — at least we don’t think he does. AFP via Getty Images The outside of the White House is decorated with dozens of classical wreaths. AFP via Getty Images
The theme of the White House holiday celebration is “Magic, Wonder, and Joy,” which the Bidens said was “inspired by the way children experience this festive season: fully present in the beauty and bounty around them, their senses bright, their hearts open. to the wonder, the wonder, and the joy of the holiday.”
Most of the decorations inside feature Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem “The Night Before Christmas,” which was first published 200 years ago, in 1823.
“In this season of reflection and goodwill, we hope you will embrace your inner child and rejoice in the presence of those you love,” the Biden family said.
The White House expects to welcome about 100,000 visitors during the holiday season. Getty Images A close-up of the decorated China Room. Getty Images Many decorations give a nod to the iconic poem “The Night Before Christmas.” Gripas Yuri/ABACA/Shutterstock It is not yet known whether Santa Claus will visit the White House this year, given the shortage of stockings. AP The China Room turns into a “White House Sweet Shop” for Christmas. Getty Images Santa Claus in his sleigh and a team of reindeer fly through the columns of the Entrance Hall. Getty Images
The Biden family returned to the White House Sunday night following their Thanksgiving celebration in Nantucket, Mass., with their six grandchildren.
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