Friday, December 3, 2010

Mall Santa

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Did you ever sit on a mall Santa's lap when you were little? Do you remember how old you were the last time you sat on Santa's knee and told him what you wanted for Christmas? What would you tell Santa you want for Christmas this year? Do you think mall Santas are creepy? Why or why not? When you're a parent, will you take your child to see Santa?

30 comments:

Becca Banta said...

I always use to sit up on Santa’s lap! What mother or father wouldn’t let their child do that, if not there crazy. The last time I sat on Santa’s lap was at Walmart with a black Santa, had never seen one before I just had to do it. I think I was about 14 or 13. I would like a car, jewelry holder that goes on the wall, and maybe a laptop. I don’t think that mall Santa’s are crazy they are there for a reason, to show little kids that Santa’s “alive”. Of course I will take my child to see Santa! I would be a bad parent if I didn’t.

Unknown said...

I don't remember sitting on Santa's lap. I would tell Santa that I want shoes and clothes. Yeah I think mall Santa's are creepy. Why would you want to sit all day long and have kids on your lap? I think I would take my kids to see Santa.

Anonymous said...

I never sat on a mall Santa's lap, but I went to Colman's nursery. This is now closed but, they had the best Santa. The last time I sat on Santa's lap was when I was like 12 years old. Honestly I can't remember what I asked for that year. I think that all mall Santas are very weird and creepy. I will take my child to see Santa, but the Santa has to meet certain expectations.
By Courtney McCaskey

Brittney said...

I did sit on a mall Santa's lap when I was little but I only know that because I saw a picture. This year I would tell Santa I want a car for christmas. I don't think mall Santas are creepy. I will probably take my child to see Santa, but only when they are old enough so they don't cry and they can actually tell Santa what they want for Christmas.

Unknown said...

I did sit on Santa's lap when I took a field trip to the mall. I think I was 5 when I sat on Santa's knee. I never told him what I wanted. I do not know what I want for Christmas this year. I do not think mall Santa's are creepy but you never know. I would probably take my child to see Santa.

VictoriaV said...

I sat on a mall Santa’s lap once I think but I don’t really remember it. I wouldn’t tell him anything because I already have the one thing I really wanted. I don’t need anything else. I don’t think they’re all creepy but I think some might not be the type of “Santa” that I would want to let my kid be around. I think I’ll defiantly take my child to see Santa just because it’s one of those childhood experiences you kind of have to have.

jzilla said...

I used to go all the time but now, I don’t. I think I was about fourteen the last time I sat on Santa’s lap. I have no idea what I want for Christmas this year. All the Mall Santa’s I have seen do not look creepy or scary. Of course I will take my kids to see Santa, its holiday spirit! I would definitely get a picture with Santa underwater, that would be awesome.

Unknown said...

I never sat on the mall Santa when I was young. I always thought he was creepy. If Santa was real I’d ask for a car preferably a Volkswagen Micro Bus. I really do think those malls Santas are creepy. They just give of a creepy vibe. I might bring my kid to a mall Santa only if they aren’t afraid of him.

Sam said...

I sat on Santa’s lap twice, I think. That is only because the first time I took a picture with Santa was when I was still scarred a guys with beards. So I was screaming bloody murder, when they put me on his lap. It was a long time before I could take another picture with Santa. I don’t remember the last think I told a mall Santa what I wanted, nor how old I was. When I am a parent I might take my kid to go see Santa but that is if he doesn’t creep me out, because some Santa’s are creepy looking.

Unknown said...

Yes, I have sat in Santa’s lap. I don’t remember the last time I did maybe eight or so. I sometimes think mall Santa’s are creepy. Some of them don’t even try though. If a man with an actual beard or a good looking fake one was in a mall smiling and having a good time I would let my kids go. But, if someone with an obviously fake beard and didn’t look interested at all I would not. All I can say in come on man, if you’re that desperate for a job that you’re not going to care about go work at Taco Bell.

Kristen said...

I occasionally sat on Santa’s lap. I have no idea how old I was when I last sat on Santa's lap. I still have no idea what I want for Christmas so I wouldn't be able to tell him anything. I think it all depends on the Santa and what he looks like. Some look really creepy and weird and others really look nice and jolly like Santa is supposed to look. Well I don't really want kids but if I did have a kid then yes I would let them see Santa.

nikkoluhhh said...

I wouldn't be caught dead sitting on Santa's lap now. When I was little, I'm sure I sat on his lap. I don't remember how old I was, probably around seven. This year I would tell Santa I wanted the new iPod Touch, a digital camera, and some clothes and shoes. I pay no attention to mall Santas because they are ridiculous. I will take my kid to see a Santa but never a mall Santa, they aren't special enough.

Donovan said...

I don't remember ever going to see a mall Santa. No, I would always write a list and give it to my mom and tell her to give it to Santa for me. For this year I want a new IPod Touch, some new shoes, and some games for my Xbox 360. Yes I think mall Santas are creepy, because they seem like pedophiles when you see them in the mall today. I think I will take my child to see Santa, it all depends on how the Santa looks or acts towards children though.

tatianna said...

Yes, I have sat on Santa's lap when I was little. I was at least 6years-old the last time I sat on Santa's knee and told him what i wanted for Christmas. What i would tell him I want for Christmas is a car. I think some mall Santa's are creepy because they are not there to spread joy of Christmas.


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Mary said...

When I was little I went to go sit on Santa's lap, but it was always at Santa house in Newport News at the Women's Club, and my grandma used to be the president so we always knew the guy, and it was a lot easier. The mall Santa's are a little creepy, now that I am older. I probably would have cried if my mom had made me sit on someone I didn't knows lap.

Unknown said...

Yes I use to always go visit Santa when I was little. I can not remember how old I was like time I actually sat on Santa’s lap. Last year I did however; go see Santa at Bass Pro Shop with my ex and his family at the time. I'm not to sure what I would say I wanted this year for Christmas. I know I am asking to get my room redone and maybe a pink shot gun! I don't find mall Santa’s that creepy. Whenever I become a parent depending on my kid’s opinion I may go take them to see Santa.

Unknown said...

When I was little I did sit in santa's lap at Patrick Henry Mall. I believe I was 2 or 3. I really have got no idea. I don't know what I want for christmas this year. There is alot to choose from. Depending where your at mall sant's can be creepy. When I am a parent I will probably will take my kids to see the mall santa.

Brandon said...

No I never sat on a mall Santa's lap. I would tell him that I would want a new house. Yes mall Santas are creepy. Because they get paid to do basicly nothing. I don't know if I would take my kids to the mall Santa.

Maurica said...

Sometimes I think mall Santas are a little creepy. They sit there all day with little kids on their lap and talk to them about what they want for Christmas. The last time I sat on Santa's lap, I was probably seven. I never believed in Santa, so I'm not sure why I ever sat on his lap in the first place. I will only take my child to see Santa if they really want to see him.

Justin said...

Yes I did sit in Santa’s lap when I was younger. I do not remember when I last sat in Santa’s lap. I didn’t tell Santa anything this year. I do think mall Santa’s are creeping. I might take my kids to see him.

Unknown said...

I've never sat on a Santa' lap. I'm never gonna let my kids do it either. Mall santas are very creepy. When I'm a parent, I'm not even gonna let my kids believe in Santa.

Unknown said...

I did sit on Santa's la when I was like ten, but after that I didn't do it again. I do remember me asking for a doll baby. I f i were to sit on Santa's lap I would ask for a new cellphone! I don't really think that mall Santas are fake. If I did have a child I think I would take them to see him.

kendall;>) said...

Yes, I sat in Santa's lap a couple times this year. I was 17 I did it last Saturday. I told santa I wanted a pony and a hamster and a Indian. I want to be a mall santa when I grow up. I won't take my kids to see santa when I grow up because I'm converting to Islam after Windsor wins two basketball games.

Unknown said...

I believe in Santa. I don’t know why people are saying Santa is fake. I sat on Santa’s lap just last weekend. I want a new coat for Christmas. I hope everybody gets what they want for Christmas.

Peyton said...

I used to love to go sit on Santa's lap in the mall. It was kind of like a tradition for me and my parents. The last time I sat on Santa's lap was in 7th or
8th grade. I would ask him for an iPad; I love them. I haven't seen any creepy mall Santas lately or even when I was little. I will definately take my child to see Santa. It will be something special to always remember.
Peyton

Unknown said...

dang why did all those santas look like petifiles i never sat on santas lap forget all that

Unknown said...

Not the mall Santa, my church had a guy be Santa and took family pictures with us. I was like 6 and then my mom decided it was a freaky tradition. I want a couple books, perfume, new Uggs, and a Joy Division t-shirt. Mall Santas scare me like clowns scare some people. It's just weird. Like who would let kids sit on their lap and take a picture with them? I will probably take my kids to see a mall Santa once, because it's a tradition, but not every year.

Olivia said...

When I was a kid, we used to go to Petersburg to see the "real" Santa Clause. While waiting in line to sit on Santa's lap, there were some mechanical puppets that would dance and sing to us. After we went to go see Santa, my best friend and I would go ride the train that was inside the building. It took us through snowy Christmas scenes with Santa climbing down the chimney. I don't remember how old I was the last time I sat on Santa's lap. Some mall Santas are creepy, but not all of them. There are those that look magical and those that look really fake. One day when I have children, I will probably take them to see Santa, but I'm not going to be one of those obsessed parents that take everything a little too far.

f.fawcett said...

Yes I did sit on a mall santa's lap as a matter of fact. Yes I remeberr how old I was the last time I sat on Santa's knee, I was 10 years old. Even at my age I would tell Santa that all I wanted for Christmas is my family all together again for Christmas. Just like I used to when I was little, because I miss having family Christmas's. No I do not think mall santa's are creepy.Though some mall santa's are just out of the ordinary.Like the one in the video who u could get a picture with under water.Yes when I am a mom I will take my kid to see Santa every year till they no longer want to go see Santa.

Anndrea said...

Yes I sat on Santa's lap when I was little. I was about eleven last time I sat on Santa's lap and told him what I really wanted.I don't believe in Santa clause because I was told at three years old that he wasn't real.Other than that i told him what i wanted and it wasn't under the tree when i woke up. When I was younger I did used to think that mall Santa's were creepy.....LOL because I was so tiny and they were so tall and huge, and had deep voices with a whole bunch of white hair on their faces that looked unusual to me..