By First Lady’s Greeting Sparks Lighthearted Moment at Toys for Tots Campaign
At the annual White House Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign on December 13, 2024, First Lady Jill Biden’s holiday greeting sparked a playful exchange with military children. Biden wished the attendees, “Happy Holidays,” but several children immediately responded by enthusiastically shouting, “Happy Christmas!”
The light-hearted moment was met with laughter and applause from those present, with Biden smiling and acknowledging the children’s response, saying, “Yes, Happy Christmas!” She then went on to remind the children of the love and care surrounding them, adding, “If you only remember one thing for the holidays, after all the wrapping paper is cleaned up, let it be this: You are loved.”
Biden concluded her remarks by wishing everyone a “Merry Christmas and happy holidays.”
Online Reaction to the ‘Happy Christmas’ Moment
The incident quickly gained attention on social media, with many commentators praising the children for their spontaneous response. Conservative voices, in particular, found humor in the exchange, with Riley Gaines, former NCAA swimmer, sharing the moment on X (formerly Twitter) with a laughing emoji, saying, “Even kids get it.”
The Babylon Bee’s counterpart, Not The Bee, humorously noted, “One kid shouted back what we are all thinking.”
Steve Guest, a conservative communicator, called the moment an “epic response” to what he described as “Jill Biden’s war on Christmas,” highlighting the significance of the children’s correction.
The exchange added a light-hearted touch to the festive event, which aims to bring holiday cheer to military families and children.
