Every year, parents bring their kids to the mall to get their picture taken with Santa. They get the chance to finally ask for what they really want, and maybe justify some of those days where they didn't exactly make the nice list.
The problem is that kids don't seem to always love being handed to a stranger and being told to smile. I guess having a bearded man laugh a jolly "ho, ho, ho" in your face doesn't seem to make everyone happy. Luckily, Santa is a pro and never seems to take it personally. You know what, it can be overwhelming to meet a celebrity, can you really blame these kids?
1. They might try to run and hide
Ashton-Michael Kirkham
2. Sometimes one gets upset and the other just doesn't get what all the fuss is about
Julee Wilson
3. The face of pure joy
Kimberly Cardoza
4. It looks as though Santa just told her she didn't make the "Nice" list
Peggy Smith
5. Listen, he's doing his best, but sometimes even Santa breaks down
Bridget Waldman Sheeran
6. "Mom, please, I swear I'll eat the carrots if you save me!"
Amy Klebart
7. "He said a pony wouldn't fit down the chimney!"
Julie Simms
8. Even presents couldn't save him...
Jocelynn Lauren
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9. Mrs. Claus isn't much better with the kids
Charlene Connors
10. Sometimes a healthy dose of curiosity is smart, I mean he is a stranger
Gloria Inukjuark Pameolik
11. When Santa says he doesn't have a favorite but you know he does...