WASHINGTON.- The president of the United States, Joe Bidenand the first lady, Jill Bidenreceived a group of children at the White House today to do “trick or treat” and celebrate your last Halloween at the presidential residence.
Like last year, the Bidens held a special Halloween party focused on promoting reading among the little ones, an initiative of the first lady, where in addition to giving them candy, they also gave books to the children.
Biden’s last Halloween in the White House
By giving up running for re-election in favor of his vice president, Kamala Harris, Biden faces the last months as president of the country until the winner of the November 5 elections takes office next January.
The event ‘Hallo-Read’ It took place one day before the Halloween holiday on the South Lawn of the White House and was open to children and grandchildren of employees of the institution, military and other government offices and departments.
On this occasion, Jill Bidenwho was in charge of giving the books to the children, He dressed up as a panda bear.
The first lady did allusion to the recent arrival of Bao Li and Qing Baotwo pandas from China, to the Washington Zoo. They are the first pandas that Beijing has sent to the US capital in 24 years.
For its part, Joe Biden, who gave the candywas not in costume, but he was still very close to all the children who passed by him and interacted with many of their costumes.
Both were located in the South Portico and were waiting for the children and their companions to pass in front of them to receive their gifts.
On the sides, up on the stairs, were the musicians of the Navy Chamber Orchestra who have not stopped playing soundtracks for series and movies.
Pumpkins and games for children for Halloween at the White House
Below, there was two large pumpkins from where a vine of books emerged, in accordance with the theme of the party, which ran along all the steps until it reached the balcony, where there was a large orange moon with the name of the event.
The rest of the garden was filled with pumpkins and other autumn items as well as games for the children to enjoy.
Las edible pumpkins, that had served as decoration, will later be donated to the organization DC Central Kitchen, which recycles food from all over the city and of which chef José Andrés is a member.
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**Interview with Dr. Sarah Thompson, a Child Development Expert**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Thompson. We just saw an interesting event at the White House with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden celebrating Halloween with children. What do you think about their initiative to combine trick-or-treating with promoting reading?
**Dr. Thompson:** Thank you for having me! I think it’s a wonderful initiative. By incorporating reading into a holiday that children already look forward to, they are not only making reading enjoyable but also creating lasting memories. It fosters a love for books in a fun and festive way.
**Editor:** This year marked what many are calling the Bidens’ last Halloween in the White House. How important do you think events like this are for families and children, particularly in a political setting?
**Dr. Thompson:** Events like these serve as a reminder that public figures can be approachable and relatable. They help humanize the political environment and provide families with an opportunity to engage with their leaders in a lighter context. It strengthens community ties and makes children feel valued.
**Editor:** Jill Biden dressed as a panda bear and personally handed out books. How does this kind of personal touch impact the children there?
**Dr. Thompson:** It’s incredibly impactful! When children see someone in a position of power participating in something so lighthearted, it encourages them to see that learning can be fun. It also shows them that their leaders care about their literacy and well-being, which is quite empowering.
**Editor:** With the Bidens transitioning out of the White House soon, what legacy do you think this initiative will leave behind?
**Dr. Thompson:** They’ve successfully highlighted the importance of literacy at a young age. I hope that future administrations will continue to prioritize initiatives that promote reading and education in creative ways. It’s essential for fostering a culture that values learning, especially in a world so focused on technology.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Thompson, for sharing your insights!
**Dr. Thompson:** Thank you for having me!
