President Joe Biden tapped into his presidential pardon power in the waning days of his time in office Monday, granting clemency to a pair of lucky turkeys and kicking off the holiday season.

President Joe Biden has kicked off his final holiday season at the White House, issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in Minnesota.

Minnesota birds Peach and Blossom receive the ritualistic waiver as Thanksgiving approaches. “They tell me 2,500 people are here, looking for a pardon!”