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President Donald Trump is kicking off Thanksgiving week with some classic White House holiday traditions.

On Tuesday afternoon, Trump and first lady Melania Trump are expected to take part in one of Washington’s quirkiest traditions, the annual turkey pardon. The lighthearted ceremony takes place in the Rose Garden, where the president spares two lucky birds ahead of Thanksgiving.

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The White House often lets the public get involved in naming the turkeys, usually selecting from fan submissions.

This year, the first lady asked people to vote on X, sharing a shortlist of possible names.

Last year’s pardoned turkeys, “Peach” and “Blossom” and the ones before them

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