How Does A Person Get Invited To The Easter Egg Roll At The White House?
Topic:- “White House Easter Egg Roll 2010” Description:- The White House Easter Egg Roll is an annual family event to hunt for and race Easter Eggs on the White House Lawn while enjoying storytelling and a visit with the Easter Bunny. The holiday tradition has a long history dating back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes officially opened the White House grounds to local children for egg rolling on Easter Monday. Successive Presidents have continued the tradition of inviting children to the White House Lawn for egg rolling and other activities and entertainment. The White House will open the South Lawn to children age ten and under, along with their families, to enjoy sports, cooking classes, live musical performances, storytelling and the traditional Easter egg roll.
President Obama’s fatherly side came out today as more than 30,000 excited kids packed the South Lawn for the White House Easter Egg Roll, an annual rite of spring that dates back to 1878. First family hosts thousands at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. More Photos But although festivities were focused on children, there was also a political aspect to the event. About 110 same-sex families with kids were expressly invited today through gay and lesbian organizations. While lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents first attended the roll in 2006, this is the first time, the Family Equality Council says, the White House specifically encouraged them to participate in this tradition. “I’m so proud to be here for my moms today to know that we’re treated equally,” said one mother attending the event. Today’s roll got off to a slightly shaky start, when the microphone stopped working as Obama stepped up to make his welcome speech. After a few awkward and funny moments — the presi
