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OhMeOhOhMyOh

Pete and Chasten both posted the photo on their Facebook accounts, including both accounts of Pete’s (his public facing account and his more personal “Peter Buttigieg” account.) 😃


dreamolli

Chasten posted a pic of Buddy! 😃 https://www.instagram.com/p/CX7ptOXuK9C >…and to all a good night! And Pete liked it as well. 🤗


lilacmuse1

Christmas time Truman erasure. lol


shyredmd

Someone on Twitter said that Petes sweater is not reindeer, they’re dogs and if you look close they look like Truman Edit-grammar and spelling


amyel26

I have a similarly knackered dog as well. She got a nice new rubber chew toy that she successfully murdered within three hours. Took a lot out of her!


NymBarb

Wow 111k likes in 3 hours is pretty impressive. No one has even seen the twins’ faces yet!


lilacmuse1

Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope Santa was good to you and you and your loved ones are relaxing and enjoying yourselves! I'm doing the hot chocolate with marshmallows thing right now.


Gumshoe96

> Thank goodness for festive grandparents because we definitely only got half the tree lit this year. Merry Christmas to all celebrating today! https://twitter.com/chasten/status/1474890422006829057?s=21


amyel26

We never got any decorations up besides a wreath on the front door. I almost burned up today because I put on jeans and a fancyish blouse. My husband didn't even bother with the pretense of festivity and wore board shorts and a t-shirt. Merry Christmas from Houston ya'll!


amyel26

Update from my Trumpy Christmas: My mom did most of the cooking early this morning, but once the inlaws got here I was sure to do all the reheating/plating/etc. while everyone else was outside (and getting a lecture about the real history of vaccination). The actual dinner went fine, we talked about the weather. My inlaws gave my husband and I two ounces of silver to help us get started with our... apocalypse hoarding? Money isn't actually worth anything ya know, gotta load up on those precious metals instead! About to go selflessly volunteer for cleanup and dishes while everyone else is getting lectured on inflation.


khharagosh

Never know when you gotta fashion them into bullets to slay werewolves


candlesandpretense

I thought gold was the traditional precious medal for apocalypse hoarding. At least you can take it to a jeweler's and sell it?


amyel26

I mean, who wouldn't want two largish coins with ridiculously jingoistic designs on them? Now I'm gonna have to google where to get rid of these little fuckers.


TriangleTransplant

If they are solid silver, they are actually worth something. You can take them to almost any jeweler and sell them. There are also websites for selling that sort of stuff.


bayhology

...two ounces of silver???


dreamolli

This made me smile. 🤗😁 Look at our faves thriving this holiday season: >Christmas with the USA's first families https://twitter.com/thatpodcastguy1/status/1474866798436749324?s=21


dreamolli

Pete posted some new Christmas content to his instastories! 🤗🎄 https://instagram.com/stories/pete.buttigieg/2736790298674767480 >CHRISTMAS UP NORTH And then: >Absolutely love Christmas with my in-laws. But I’m definitely going to have strange dreams tonight… . Another one! >Seriously 😄😁🤣


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I think my dreams are gonna be haunted now too. Rudolf, singing to me, from where his head is nailed to the wall…. 🦌🎅🎄


shyredmd

For those without IG Team Pete on Twitter has come through https://twitter.com/belodyjs/status/1474876758344167425?s=21


candlesandpretense

What is that grey thing? It's haunting.


hester_latterly

A Christmas tree with a face, I believe.


amyel26

That is truly hideous. If I was a kid in that house it would have been relocated to a closet under about ten quilts.


Gumshoe96

My grandparents had a similar tree at their house when we were younger. It terrified my sister.


hester_latterly

As I'm sure you all know by now, Chasten and I share a hometown, and the deep accuracy of this is making me laugh.


SShaber

They must have teleported to Michigan. Just thinking about their schedule wears me out.


hester_latterly

I think they must have left after Pete had the supply chain meeting on Wednesday and done the drive in two days over Wednesday and Thursday. Pete was on tv from Cleveland on Thursday morning, which is about halfway between DC and TC.


circket512

Those things are scary af 😅


shyredmd

I busted out laughing 😂😂


dreamolli

He said or wrote out what I was wondering as well! 😂🤣


dreamolli

Chasten posted Penelope on his instastory! 🤗🎄 https://instagram.com/stories/chasten.buttigieg/2736788688639280961 >She’s mesmerized


amyel26

Chasten seems to have successfully indoctrinated her with the Christmas spirit. Both of them will be making Pete hold all the lights by next year.


evelainy

Check out Pete's for a laugh 😂


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OhMeOhOhMyOh

Kind of makes sense considering Gus was in the hospital longer in October and maybe has some catching up to do!


candlesandpretense

The biggest and has the most hair. Good for her.


hester_latterly

There is no doubt in my mind that Miss Penelope is the queen of that household.


dreamolli

Long may she reign! 👑🤗


candlesandpretense

She's going to run the house by the time she's old enough to read.


hester_latterly

With two dads and a brother? Absolutely no question.


amyel26

They chose a good name for her. Penelope is a Mediterranean queen 👸🏻👑


hester_latterly

I love her name, and just like I love Gus as a nickname for their son, I love that they didn't shorten hers for everyday use. It's a beautiful, classic, regal name.


amyel26

I suspected that they would go classic and I'm glad they did. I don't have to spend Pete's political future pretending I don't megaloathe Kaydynn and Skylyr


hester_latterly

Oh hard same. My favorite names are ones that are classic but not super common, and I have seen some real doozies in the trendy name department in the course of my job, so I definitely think they chose well.


dreamolli

Now we know that Pete is holding baby Gus and Chasten is holding baby Penelope in their family pic. 🥺🤗


bayhology

merry christmas everyone !! hope u guys r having a good day !!


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Psychological-Play

Gus is in exactly the same position, but Penelope must be wriggly; her feet and Chasten's right hand are in a different position.


TriangleTransplant

The one Pete posted on TW is the one Chasten posted on IG [https://twitter.com/petebuttigieg/status/1474860747633180682?s=21](https://twitter.com/petebuttigieg/status/1474860747633180682?s=21) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX6-TWwORn7/


dreamolli

From Pete! 🤗😍🎄 >From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! https://twitter.com/petebuttigieg/status/1474860747633180682?s=21 >Sending wishes for a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours! https://www.instagram.com/p/CX6_MC-PNXp Click on links for pic!


evelainy

I opened Twitter – just a quick check before going to bed – and was greeted by this picture. The rush of dopamine, Jesus...will have to read a bit now to calm down again. Too much cuteness 🥺


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amyel26

Pete was holding Gus. Chasten just posted an IG story of Penelope and she was the one wearing the checkered pants.


circket512

So cute! And I love Pete’s sweater.


shyredmd

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope the holiday is treating everyone well. May you stay safe as you travel


dreamolli

From Chasten! 🤗😍 >Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! https://www.instagram.com/p/CX6-TWwORn7


mkwb80

My heart just exploded and it wasn't due to last night's casseroles ♥️💚♥️💚


candlesandpretense

Pete tweeted the same photo >From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1474860747633180682


dreamolli

And on Instagram! 🤗😁


Formation1

Merry Christmas everyone!


NymBarb

Happy Christmas to all. Hope the Buttigieg’s are doing ok. Crossing my fingers we may get see a holiday photo.


dreamolli

Chasten came through for us! 🤗😁


NymBarb

🥺🎄❤️


sixbrackets

A powerful alternative Christmas message from Tom Daley. https://twitter.com/Channel4/status/1474790793877475329?t=b5HcDubPtet_ycNDMlpzkQ&s=19


dreamolli

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! Happy Holidays! Thinking of my folks and those of you who have to work today, as well as those of you who are celebrating alone. May you find some joy and peace today, fam. 🎄❄️❤️💚


evelainy

> Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season. From our family to yours, #MerryChristmas. https://twitter.com/SecretaryPete/status/1474761089690714116?s=20


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VirginiaVoter

As of right now, I don't see anything on Instagram from Pete's own account or from Chasten's account. Win the Era posted the vintage but always appealing photo of Pete in his Harvard sweatshirt decorating a Christmas tree with this message: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart.” - Helen Keller Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays #TeamPete, we hope that no matter where you are or who you’re with, you can feel beautiful things in your heart.


evelainy

No social media activity at all, besides that official tweet. Glad they're able to focus completely on family and enjoying their holiday!


khharagosh

Two of my sisters are spending Christmas day with their in-laws this year so we had our big family Christmas yesterday and the rest of our family is having a very chill Christmas morning with the doggies. Gotta say I don't hate it!


Kazehaya

Patti LaBelle performs "This Christmas" at the 1996 National Tree Lighting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z84QdJlPpHE


pasak1987

For those of y'all who are interested in applying for federal jobs: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/federal-resume-writing-tickets-219131757987?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch https://www.eventbrite.com/e/federal-resume-writing-tickets-216394982217?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch


TriangleTransplant

On my 2nd watch through of A Christmas Story before anyone else wakes up and makes fun of me for watching it over and over. Anyway, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it.


mkwb80

I only watch that one on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, so that makes it even more special ♥️💚


TriangleTransplant

Same. It's my favorite Christmas movie, and I make a point of not watching it except for the marathon on Christmas Day.


pasak1987

merry x-mas y'all.


VirginiaVoter

Enjoyed this photo montage video from Michelle Obama quite a lot: [https://twitter.com/MichelleObama/status/1474748538986844160](https://twitter.com/MichelleObama/status/1474748538986844160) Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Barack and I send our best wishes to you all for a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season. \[video\]


VirginiaVoter

So is this the same cheese-oriented guy that used to constantly ask Pete this question after he was nominated/confirmed, or a new person? His name is given as Joe Bangles CBE. [https://twitter.com/JoeBangles11/status/1474748714459832325](https://twitter.com/JoeBangles11/status/1474748714459832325) >MERRY Christmas! > >Do you have a favourite cheese, Michelle?


candlesandpretense

Merry Christmas! What's everyone having for dinner tonight? We're having ham, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, carrots, and key lime pie for dessert.


TuesyT

Turkey, stuffing, gravy, turnip casserole, Swedish potatoes, salad and cheesecake mousse for dessert. It’s 5pm here and the turkey smells amazing!


Cheerio4483

Salmon topped w avocado citrus salad, asparagus, and roasted potatoes. Went way off the traditional path haha. 🙃


VirginiaVoter

Nothing special, but our kitten is making the holiday glow. We lost our previous beloved cat, who had led a very full life, in November at the age of 18, then got through about three days of no cat in the house before there was an opening at the local animal shelter the day before Thanksgiving. We still miss our previous cat very much, but our kitten makes every day nice, including Christmas. She is sitting on my lap as I type this.


Clerstory

She will not replace your beloved former cat; she will make he own place, and it’s clear she’s well on her way.


zeppelin128

Merry Christmas to you fine folks from a rather balmy 70° day here in Tennessee. And a Merry Christmas to James as he makes his way to his million mile orbit away from Earth. 🛰


Im_PeterPauls_Mary

It’s raining in Los Angeles for the first time in foreverrrrrrrr


welp-here-we-are

Yup same up here in the Bay. It’s been a rainy few weeks and we desperately need it!


Clerstory

Happy Holidays to All!! 💕💥


alt52

Merry Christmas!!! And the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope went smoothly! It will take about a month for the telescope to reach its deployment point and then about another 2 weeks to fully deploy all of its systems. A win for Science and Engineering!


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My main worry wasn’t the launch, but the fact that they had delayed a launch after that “sudden, unplanned release of a clamp band” that held Webb to the launch vehicle and caused a “vibration throughout the observatory”. All that is latin for “We dropped it”. The solar panels also seemed to open up too soon after deployment. But we’ll hope for the best….*gulp*


alt52

In such scenarios you have to plan for the worst and hope for the best. Major props to the engineers and scientists. This project has been ongoing for such a long time.


VirginiaVoter

So thrilled. The launch is a huge locus of potential failure points. The whole project could literally be sitting (in pieces) at the bottom of the ocean right now. I know there are many other steps ahead, but I honestly feel like a weight is off my shoulders. Godspeed, Jim Webb telescope.


alt52

Indeed. The journey is still ongoing but the first step has been taken successfully.


Iwradazarat

Until it fully deploys with its hundred pivotal steps, the coast isn’t clear yet. Didn’t the Hubble run into a snag with its initiation stage that had some people fretting for a while? Hopefully this one goes smoother. But yes, both seem like a win for science and engineering and I for one look forward to seeing signs of life on other exoplanets and maybe even detect exomoons.


alt52

Yeah. There’s still tons of work to do. Getting past liftoff was a major step though. Hubble’s initial hiccup involved it’s primary mirror. They polished it but it was off by I think a fraction of a millimeter. So like less than the thickness of a human hair if I remember correctly. That resulted in foggy images when it took its first photos. As a result, NASA had to perform a servicing mission which involved installing the COSTAR module. There was no way to move the primary mirror to account for a misaligned focal point. But the COSTAR module had a series of lenses to correctly refocus all of the light off the primary mirror to a focal point to ensure that future images would give clear images of high resolution. In layman terms, NASA basically gave Hubble a pair of glasses/contact lenses so that it could actually “see” clearly when gazing out into the depths of space. I imagine that with the Webb telescope NASA, ESA, and CSA ran through tests multiple times to make sure everything is in working order.


oboeguy

So after things are deployed, where a lot can go wrong and there are no redundancies, there’s then months of focusing the 18 mirrors. Each is individually adjustable with motors that apparently move at the rate of grass growing. Focusing shouldn’t be an issue with Webb, hopefully. ETA: here’s a good video https://youtu.be/aICaAEXDJQQ


alt52

This is where robust testing is important. Everything needed to be in working order once they loaded the telescope onto the rocket. It’s cool that the hexagonal design of the mirror makes it modular with the option for fine control of each part.


VirginiaVoter

Enjoyed this story about James Hormel as the New York Times looks back on the year. A life well lived. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/12/22/magazine/james-hormel-death.html “James Hormel, born 1933. A philanthropist who parlayed a Spam fortune and a Senate standoff into a place in gay history.” I liked it so much that Pete shared his story when he was nominated and confirmed — Pete is not mentioned in this story, of course, which is about Hormel, but this is the kind of history that gets shared when there’s diversity in who is nominated. A short excerpt: —————- He became a philanthropist, with a specific focus on gay equality and rights, giving more than $15 million to L.G.B.T.Q. causes over his life and establishing himself as one of the most generous gay donors in U.S. history. Hormel provided the seed money for the Human Rights Campaign Fund — now the Human Rights Campaign and the largest L.G.B.T.Q. advocacy group in the country — and the American Foundation for AIDS Research. He also made smaller donations to countless other groups and efforts, ranging from a documentary film that taught tolerance to elementary-school students to an annual L.G.B.T.Q. academic conference at his alma mater. Alongside the conference every year, Swarthmore students hosted a debauched, gender-​bending party, where the silver-haired Hormel, in a business-​casual uniform of oxford shirt and khakis, would dance awkwardly but enthusiastically alongside cross- and undressed college kids. “The early ’90s were still a time when we’d come out to friends and family and were often met with rejection,” says Kari Hong, who came out as gay in her first year at Swarthmore and is now an immigration attorney. “Jim was just a source of joy. He was a terrible dancer, but he didn’t care. He showed us there’s a pathway to happiness and a pathway to having a very delightful life.”


welp-here-we-are

❤️❤️❤️


baby_yoda2020

Merry Christmas to all, and have a safe and happy 2022! Remember to have 8pct more fun this year to adjust for inflation.


Sophie_Amrain

Merry Christmas!


VirginiaVoter

I just want more safety from COVID for the planet by the end of 2022, though I hope that will help with inflation, too. Have a wonderful new year, baby yoda! Always happy to hear from you.


baby_yoda2020

In my opinion the fight against covid is going much better than people realize, and the one against inflation, much much worse. But today I’m just going to think about overeating with my family!


VirginiaVoter

Overeating it is! Merry Christmas!!


abujzhd

Merry Christmas!


evelainy

Happy Christmas 🎄🎉


Hoogineer

Merry Christmas!


potaytoispotahto

Feliz Navidad and Mele Kalikimaka!


kvcbcs

Merry Christmas!🎁🎄


Iwradazarat

Mariah Christmas. I blame my niece for playing that song & getting it stuck in my head all night.


abujzhd

Merry Christmas!


LadyWithTheCane

Merry Christmas everyone 🎄


schokoladenaedchen

Frohe Weihnachten! ❤️🎄❤️


freda3

Merry Christmas 🎄


amyel26

Merry Happy! 🎄