As the snowflakes danced in the air and the twinkling lights of Christmas trees illuminated the White House, President Joe Biden celebrated his first Christmas as Commander-in-Chief. The festivities began with a traditional tree lighting ceremony, where Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed guests to the East Room of the White House. The Bidens' daughter Ashley and her husband Howard Krein, as well as granddaughters Naomi and Finnegan, joined them for the ceremony. The family gathered around the 18-foot Fraser fir tree, which was decorated with ornaments and lights. The Bidens' dog Major, who was involved in a biting incident earlier this year, was not present at the ceremony. After the tree lighting ceremony, the Bidens hosted a Christmas dinner for their family and close friends. The menu included roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. The President and First Lady also made a surprise visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to thank healthc...