Current:Home > MyBiden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating-Angel Dreamer Wealth Society D1 Reviews & Insights
Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating
View Date:2024-12-23 20:26:42
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gray skies and drizzle added a spooky element and books were as abundant as candy at Halloween eve trick-or-treating that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House.
Monday’s “Hallo-READ!” event featured book giveaways and story readings by the first lady, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and authors.
The first lady showed her spirit by sporting feline ears, a tail and a black nose. She said she dressed as her cat, Willow.
“Go have fun and eat lots of candy,” she told a group of costumed children after she read “Ten Spooky Pumpkins,” a counting book.
Jean-Pierre donned a halo and angel wings, saying she chose that over a devil costume.
After she finished reading, the president and first lady spent about 90 minutes welcoming children from local public schools and from military families, who were invited.
As the costume-clad kids walked up along the driveway, Biden dropped M&M’s or Hershey’s Kisses in little boxes stamped with the presidential seal into their bags or buckets. The first lady handed out books.
Jill Biden, who is a lifelong teacher, came up with the “Hallow-READ!” theme and a decor featuring famous literary characters, ghoulish tales and ghost story time, the White House said. A military band played instrumental versions of “Thriller,” “Monster Mash,” and other songs.
Some 8,000 guests were expected, the White House said.
Numerous federal government departments and agencies participated, many with booths dotting the south grounds that were stocked with all types of chocolate candy and other sugary treats provided by the National Confectioners Association and its member companies. Scholastic donated the books.
veryGood! (954)
Related
- 32-year-old Maryland woman dies after golf cart accident
- 2 months after Starliner launched, astronauts still haven’t returned: See timeline
- Taylor Swift didn't 'give a warning sign' for this acoustic set song in Warsaw
- A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue will be unveiled 6 months after the original was stolen
- NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Bobby Allison dies at 86
- Jenelle Evans’ Son Jace Is All Grown Up in 15th Birthday Tribute
- Florida power outage map: Over 240,000 without power as Hurricane Debby makes landfall
- Tesla brings back cheap Model 3 variant with big-time range
- Suspect in deadly 2023 Atlanta shooting is deemed not competent to stand trial
- Olympics 2024: Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles Medal in Floor Final After Last-Minute Score Inquiry
Ranking
- Burger King is giving away a million Whoppers for $1: Here's how to get one
- How often should I take my dog to the vet? Advice from an expert
- 3 people are found dead at a southeast Albuquerque home, police say it appears to be a homicide case
- Team pursuit next for US cyclist Kristen Faulkner: 'Want to walk away with two medals'
- Report: Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence could miss rest of season with shoulder injury
- Liz Taylor speaks from beyond the grave in 'Lost Tapes' documentary
- Embracing election conspiracies could sink a Kansas sheriff who once looked invulnerable
- Team pursuit next for US cyclist Kristen Faulkner: 'Want to walk away with two medals'
Recommendation
-
US Election Darkens the Door of COP29 as It Opens in Azerbaijan
-
A North Carolina Republican who mocked women for abortions runs ad with his wife’s own story
-
3 people are found dead at a southeast Albuquerque home, police say it appears to be a homicide case
-
Embracing election conspiracies could sink a Kansas sheriff who once looked invulnerable
-
Georgia House Republicans stick with leadership team for the next two years
-
USA's Suni Lee won Olympic bronze in a stacked bars final. Why this one means even more
-
2024 Olympics: Italy's Alice D’Amato Wins Gold After Simone Biles, Suni Lee Stumble in Balance Beam Final
-
South Dakota Supreme Court reverses judge’s dismissal of lawsuit against abortion rights initiative