Thanksgiving this year look a bit different for both President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden.

Both leaders avoided large Thanksgiving gatherings as the coronavirus pandemic also made traveling a trying task.

Trump stayed in the Washington area for Thanksgiving while Biden visited his vacation home with his wife in Delaware.

Trump and Biden are both departing from their usual destinations and traditions for the holiday if compared to previous years. 

Trump Went Golfing in Virginia, Video Calling Military

According to Reuters, Trump usually reserves Thanksgiving to celebrating at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, his "Winter White House."

But on Thursday, he decided to stay at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. He spent the better part of his morning playing a round of golf and headed straight back home. The President will then have dinner at the White House with his wife, Melania, and son Barron. 

It was definitely a shift from his celebration with U.S. troops in Afghanistan last year. It was a supposed surprise visit where he served turkey to the troops before eating Thanksgiving dinner with them.

But the surprise was blown when an amateur flight watcher spotted the Air Force One. The visit to the military this year was reduced to a video conference from the White House. 

Biden Hosted Simple Thanksgiving Dinner

Biden spent the holiday at his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with his wife Jill, daughter Ashley, and son-in-law Dr. Howard Krein.

According to a video remark posted on Twitter, the Bidens usually spend the holiday with a large gathering in Massachusetts but decided to stay in Delaware because of the pandemic. 

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New York Post reported that the family would be having separate Thanksgiving for everyone else who couldn't come to Delaware.

"I've got a big family you've probably heard a lot about. We do everything together," Biden quipped. 

Trump Talks to Reports About Electoral College Votes

Speaking to reporters for the first time since the election, the President showed the first sign of concession as he said he would respect the result of the Electoral College votes even if it goes to Biden.

He did note that while he may be willing to move out of the White House, it will be "very hard" for him to concede, reported USA Today.

Trump said he would "certainly" step out if the Electoral College doesn't vote for him. 

"I will, and you know that," he said.

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But he still insisted on his claims of voter fraud, saying the Electoral College will be making a "mistake" if the votes go to Biden.

The final and official election results would not be known until December 14, when the Electoral College will meet to cast votes. 

Biden Delivers Address for Frontline Workers

While Trump calls for Americans to "gather" for the holiday, Biden, on the other hand, acknowledged the many challenges of the pandemic in a Thanksgiving message he delivered with his wife.

He noted that while families may not be together because of the pandemic, there is still so much to be thankful for.

He also acknowledged the lives lost because of the pandemic, now reaching more than 260,000, and the people who couldn't attend Thanksgiving dinner because of the harms of coronavirus.

"These moments with our loved ones -- time that's lost -- can't be returned. Yet, we know it's the price of protecting each other and one we don't pay alone," the Bidens said.

The former vice president said many people had not hoped of spending the holiday while social distancing. He also noted that staying at home can be a "gift" not just for any family, but for all Americans.