The White House will dramatically scale back holiday party festivities this year due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns, opting instead for smaller open house-style events.
"In the coming days, we will host a limited number of Holiday Open Houses, inviting guests to see the Christmas decorations in person at the White House," first lady Jill Biden's press secretary Michael LaRosa told CNN. The invitation-only open houses will be timed to 30-minute intervals per guest, with self-guided tours of the holiday decorations, a person familiar with the party protocols told CNN.
In the past, these parties have offered a festive opportunity to entertain staff, friends, donors, congressional members and staff, agencies, media and members of the United States Secret Service."Anyone who knows the Bidens knows how much they enjoy hosting and celebrating the holidays," said LaRosa.
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