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As the holidays progress, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have shared Christmas messages, calling on the public to continue to apply Covid-19 safety precautions and refrain from gathering in large groups.
“Jill and I wish you and your family peace, joy, health and happiness this season. But we know that for many of you in our nation this has been a very difficult year, and in this season of hope we are reminded of our common humanity and what we are called to do for each other, “Biden said in a video posted on Twitter
“Many of our compatriots are struggling to find work, literally putting food on the table and paying their rent or mortgage.”
He added: “We are reminded that we are on this earth to care for one another, to give what we can, and to be a source of help and hope for friends and strangers alike.”
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His wife, Dr. Jill Biden, said in the video: “Many families face their first Christmas after losing a loved one. And Joe and I know that pain. And we know how, in moments of pain, a kind word can mean so much. “
The president-elect noted that his family usually receives about 25 people on Christmas Eve, but canceled the celebration this year due to the pandemic. “We are going to miss our family, but it is what we have to do to keep our family safe,” he said. “We hope this year will consider limiting travel and the size of family gatherings.”
Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff also shared their own video on Friday, where Harris said she knows that “this is a very different Christmas than what we’re used to. But it’s a time to say hello, to see each other, and to celebrate. ”Emhoff added that they usually have brunch with the family at Christmas.
“It’s going to be a much smaller situation, and I think of all the families that are also going to have, as Joe says, an empty chair at the table because of someone they’ve lost,” Harris said. “We are going to get through this moment, and we are going to get through this moment.”
Both couples also took a moment to applaud Covid vaccine researchers, service members, and essential and front-line workers.
