US: Inside First Lady Jill Biden's 'Hallow-READ' Celebration

The Halloween Eve trick-or-treating event 'Hallow-READ' held at the White House, was hosted by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. The event showcased the distribution of books and reading sessions conducted by the first lady, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, and various authors.

The first lady was in high Halloween spirit. She was seen wearing cat-like ears, a tail, and a black nose, explaining that she was dressed as her cat, Willow. In contrast, Jean-Pierre opted for a halo and angel wings, expressing her choice of this costume instead of a devil-themed one.

Halloween Fun At The White House

As reported by the New York Post, as the children dressed in costumes approached the driveway, the President placed M&M's or Hershey's Kisses into small containers marked with the presidential seal and placed them in the children's bags or pails. The first lady distributed books to them.

The White House informed that Jill Biden, a dedicated lifelong educator, conceived the "Hallow-READ!" theme, along with decorations that showcased well-known literary figures, spooky stories, and a ghost story session. A military band performed instrumental renditions of songs such as "Thriller" and "Monster Mash."

The first lady read "Ten Spooky Pumpkins," a counting book during the event, "enjoy yourselves and indulge in plenty of candy," she said to a gathering of dressed-up children after she finished reading the book.

Following the reading session, the president and first lady devoted approximately 90 minutes to greeting children from nearby public schools and military families who had received invitations.

The White House had anticipated approximately 8,000 attendees. A multitude of federal government departments and agencies joined in, with many setting up booths across the southern grounds. These booths were filled with various chocolate candies and other sweet snacks generously provided by the National Confectioners Association and its member companies.

About Halloween

Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated on the evening of October 31. It is a time when people engage in various festive and often spooky activities. Halloween traditions have evolved over time and typically include activities like costume parties, trick-or-treating, decorating homes with carved pumpkins (jack-o'-lanterns), and watching horror films.

It's a time when people often dress up in costumes, which can range from cute and whimsical to scary and ghoulish. Halloween is known for its playful and imaginative spirit, and it's a time for both children and adults to enjoy the thrill of the season.

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