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Obamas Welcome Trick-Or-Treaters, Dance To 'Thriller'

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President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed Washington-area children and children of military families to trick-or-treat at the White House Monday night. The outside was decorated in an Alice in Wonderland theme, complete with giant teacups and rabbits.

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The Obamas brought out their spooky side, dancing to "Thriller":

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Here's the video:

There was baby Barack:

Tiny dinosaurs and pirates:

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And performers:

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Inside, some unwanted guests in the press briefing room (we knew Scott Horsley spent a lot of time in there but that much?):

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But no White House trick-or-treating story would be complete without a throwback to last year, when President Obama lost it over the baby Pope.

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Amita Kelly is a Washington editor, where she works across beats and platforms to edit election, politics and policy news and features stories.