Bidens to host more than 20 parties, a state dinner and George Clooney

More than 20 holiday receptions, a black-tie state dinner and a George Clooney sighting - after two years of COVID, the White House party scene is back in full swing. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will hold more than 20 holiday receptions over next four weeks Green and gold invites addressed from 'The President and Dr. Biden' are being blasted to inboxes across Washington The holiday parties have already begun, on Monday the White House hosted a reception for the more than 150 volunteers who decorated it for the holidays Green and gold invites addressed from 'The President and Dr. Biden' are being blasted to inboxes across Washington, asking people for the pleasure of their company at a holiday reception at the White House. It's also the first time a state dinner will be held at the White House during the holiday season although that won't figure into the party planning. On Sunday the Bidens will host a reception at the White House for the Kennedy Center honorees, which include George Clooney and U2's Bono On Thursday, President Biden will host a state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron - the two men are seen above in Germany in June French and American flags are being hung around the White House in preparation for the French state visit The Bidens also will participate in another presidential tradition this weekend: the annual Kennedy Center Honors.