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At a recent event at the White House, First Lady Jill Biden faced a humorous and spirited moment when she was corrected by children for wishing “Happy Holidays” instead of saying “Merry Christmas.” The incident occurred during the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign on Friday, where Biden greeted attendees with the inclusive seasonal phrase, “Happy Holidays.” In response, several children, eager to celebrate Christmas, loudly responded, “Happy Christmas!“
The First Lady, acknowledging the correction, smiled and repeated, “Yes! Happy Christmas!” as the children’s enthusiasm filled the room. Biden continued her remarks, urging the children, many from military families, to remember the love surrounding them. “If you can remember just one thing for the holiday season, after all the wrapping paper is cleaned up, let it be known: You are loved,” she said, adding that many people, including family, friends, and even the President and herself, care deeply for them.
Despite her attempt to wrap up with a blend of “Merry Christmas and happy holidays,” the moment quickly gained traction online, with many conservative commentators celebrating the children’s impromptu correction. Riley Gaines, former NCAA swimmer and host at OutKick, shared a laugh on X (formerly Twitter), commenting, “Even kids get it.”
The conservative outlet Not the Bee humorously pointed out that “one kid shouted back what we are all thinking.” Steve Guest, a political communicator, called it an “epic response” to what he described as “Jill Biden’s war on Christmas.” Other conservative groups, like CatholicVote, shared their own joy, with one post reading, “We are so back,” accompanied by a cross emoji.
The playful exchange has fueled a larger conversation about the ongoing debate over Christmas greetings, with many on the right pushing back against efforts to downplay the holiday’s Christian roots in favor of more secular phrases like “Happy Holidays.” For many, this exchange was a reminder of the enduring cultural significance of Christmas in America.
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Jill Biden's war on Christmas: "Hello kids, happy holidays!"
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) December 13, 2024
Epic response from a kid: "Happy Christmas!" pic.twitter.com/fOZQCNqc6j