WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden and first girl Jill Biden welcomed trick-or-treaters to the White Home to have a good time Halloween on Monday, their first time internet hosting such a celebration since taking workplace.
The Bidens, who have been joined by their relations resembling daughter Naomi, briefly met the children, handed out sweet, waved and provided phrases of encouragement.
Biden, who was in Europe for Halloween final yr, was notably happy with a tot dressed up as a potato-chip bag and posed for an image with a younger youngster dressed as Buzz Lightyear, a personality from the “Toy Story” franchise created by Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and Pixar.
[1/4] U.S. President Joe Biden and first girl Jill Biden distribute Halloween sweet to visiting youngsters on the South Portico of the White Home in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Treats have been additionally distributed by representatives from the Division of Training, Division of Transportation, NASA, United States Secret Service, Peace Corps, White Home Hearth Brigade and White Home employees amongst others.
Disney characters Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, PBS KIDS characters Daniel Tiger, Donkey Hodie, Alma, and Xavier Riddle, and “Star Wars” characters Darth Vader and storm troopers additionally strolled by way of the White Home for the Halloween festivities.
The South Portico of the White Home was adorned with fall colours, pumpkins, numerous shades of autumn, and songs resembling “Ring of Hearth,” “Psycho” and “Corridor of the Mountain King” set the temper.
Halloween has been celebrated on the White Home because the mid-Twentieth century, in keeping with the White Home Historic Affiliation.
Reporting by Steve Holland and Nandita Bose in Washington
Modifying by Matthew Lewis
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