Vice President Joe Biden will celebrate his 81st birthday this November by honoring a White House tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving. On November 26th, Biden and his wife, Jill, will host a family gathering with their grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. The official Thanksgiving holiday isn’t until November 28th, but Biden’s family has long celebrated the holiday early in accordance with the National Day of Thanksgiving—a tradition that dates back to George Washington’s first Thanksgiving proclamation. During the gathering, Biden will take time to give thanks for the blessings in his life, and to reflect on what he has accomplished and the challenges still ahead.
