Overview
- The first lady read Mac Barnett’s “How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?” to about two dozen young patients and families in the hospital atrium.
- She met privately with children in the Hematology and Oncology Unit after greeting those gathered for the reading.
- She brought small gifts for patients, including Christmas tree ornaments stamped with “Be Best,” her child well-being initiative.
- She wished the children strength and “lots of toys,” and said President Donald Trump was sending love and best wishes.
- A costumed Santa slipped her a gold-colored coin inscribed “Believe” and “Merry Christmas,” reflecting a tradition first associated with Bess Truman.