WASHINGTON – Gray skies and drizzle added a spooky element and books were plentiful like candy on Halloween Eve, trick-or-treating that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House.
The “Hello-READ!” on Monday The event featured book giveaways and story readings by the first lady, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and authors.
President Joe Biden poses for a photo with trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday.AP The White House is decorated for Halloween before President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden give out candy to people who ask for sweets. AP
The first lady showed her spirit by sporting feline ears, a tail and a black nose. She said she dressed up as her cat, Willow.
“Go have fun and eat lots of candy,” he told a group of costumed children after reading “Ten Creepy Pumpkins,” a counting book.
Jean-Pierre donned a halo and angel wings, saying he chose it over a devil costume.
First lady Jill Biden, a former teacher, hands out gifts to trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday. AP The theme, “Hallo-READ,” was inspired by first lady Jill Biden’s former teaching career. AP
After finishing reading, the president and first lady spent about 90 minutes welcoming invited children from local public schools and military families.
As costumed children walked up the driveway, Biden dropped M&M’s or Hershey’s Kisses in small boxes stamped with the presidential seal into their bags or buckets. The first lady distributed books.
Jill Biden, a lifelong teacher, came up with the idea “Hallow-READ!” theme and décor featuring famous literary characters, macabre tales and ghost stories, the White House said. A military band played instrumental versions of “Thriller,” “Monster Mash” and other songs.
President Biden meets with a trick-or-treater at the White House. AP
About 8,000 guests were expected, the White House said.
Numerous departments and agencies of the federal government participated, many with booths spread across the southern grounds that were stocked with all manner of chocolate candies and other sugary treats provided by the National Confectioners Association and its member companies.
Scholastic donated the books.
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