Jill Biden mocked after child corrects her woke 'Happy Holidays' greeting at White House event

Jill Biden addressed a group of military children during the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign on December 13
UPDATED DEC 14, 2024
Jill Biden addressed children at the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign on Friday, December 13. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Jill Biden addressed children at the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign on Friday, December 13. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: First Lady Jill Biden was playfully trolled on social media after a child corrected her holiday greeting at a recent White House event.

The exchange, which took place during the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign on Friday, December 13, quickly went viral after a young attendee shouted, "Happy Christmas!" in response to Biden’s “Happy Holidays” greeting.



 

Jill Biden playfully corrected by child during holiday event

"If you only remember one thing for the holidays, after all the wrapping paper is cleaned up, let it be this: You are loved," Jill told addressing a group of military children. "There are so many people who care about you, from your family and your friends, from your teachers and your classmates, to the president and me."

First lady Jill Biden and Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson IV, Commander of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, speak during a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots event in the East Room of the White House on December 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. The event is part of the Joining Forces' initiative to support military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Jill Biden and Lt Gen Leonard Anderson IV, Commander of the US Marine Corps Reserve, speak during a US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots event in the East Room of the White House on December 13, 2024, in Washington, DC  (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

She concluded her speech by waving at the children and wishing them "Happy Holidays." However, a child, clearly in the holiday spirit, enthusiastically shouted back with a correction, insisting, "Happy Christmas!"

First lady Jill Biden joins children of members of the military and carries toys during a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots event in the East Room of the White House on December 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. The event is part of the Joining Forces' initiative to support military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Jill Biden joins children of members of the military and carries toys during a US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots event in the East Room of the White House on December 13, 2024, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Jill Biden, smiling, acknowledged the correction by responding, "Yes, Happy Christmas."

On the fashion front, Jill chose a simple yet elegant look for the event, wearing a plain off-white dress paired with a straight, slightly loose sequins waistcoat. She completed her outfit with a gold bangle and a long neckpiece which peeked out from beneath her coat, according to Fox News.

Internet trolls Jill Biden after child corrects her 'Happy Holidays' greeting with 'Happy Christmas'

Commentators on X commended the children for correcting Jill Biden at the commencement of the event.

A user wrote, "Even the children got the memo...no more Happy Holidays! Its Christmas! Merry Christmas America!!!"



 

Another added, "Even the kids know."



 

A third commentator remarked, "She got slapped by a kid. Well done."



 

"Even the children are anti-woke now. It's called winning the culture war at the highest level," said a critic.



 

A person mocked, "The kid schooled her. LOL."



 

Another chimed in, "The kid knows these ain’t holidays. It’s Christmas season."



 

"And a little child shall lead them," conservative podcaster Wade Stotts wrote, citing scriptures.



 

Conservative show host David J Harris Jr expressed, "There is hope for the future! A kid corrects Jill Biden at the White House today after she says "Happy Holidays," by saying "Happy Christmas.""



 

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