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Open Image ModalMerry Christmas.... Peace on Earth... (credit:Kimberly Cardoza)
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Open Image ModalI still crack up laughing that her outfit says "I LOVE SANTA" and that she is using sign language to say "all done" (credit:Amanda Raymond)
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Open Image ModalHuffPost Parents Not only is my daughter getting the heck outta dodge...but Santa looks less than pleased with the whole situation. (credit:Amy Kolodziej)
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Open Image ModalWe left seconds after this photo was taken. I think we just missed traumatizing him as he sweetly called out "Bye Santa!" as we walked off. AND I kept him on my lap the entire five seconds. I'm not taking him back until he's ready, but it did make for a silly picture. (credit:Brittany Cole)
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Open Image ModalI was super excited to see Santa!! My 4 yr old not so much!!!! (credit:Betzie Caballero Melendez)
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Open Image ModalMy son absolutely insisted on wearing his Spider Man mask all the time. Even with Santa... P.s., that is a fake tattoo on his arm, not a bruise. (credit:Sharon Gauvin Moya)
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Open Image ModalThat dreaded picture with Santa! (credit:Ethel Fornillos)
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Open Image ModalMy twin girls were not so happy to see Santa. Their older sister was not so happy either...with their reaction. (credit:Jennifer Silvers Baird)
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Open Image ModalSanta told her she was on the naughty list (credit:Stefany Garcia Patriarca)
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Open Image ModalA few years back, my son was fine right until he looked into Santa's "jolly" eyes. Lol (credit:Syd Mahadeo)
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Open Image ModalOur identical twins girls wanted no parts of the big guy in red...yet managed to not drop their cookies they both are gripping onto for dear life (credit:Jackie Belmondo McCafferty)
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Open Image ModalFrom 2 years ago but it is still my favorite. My son had little white hairs in between his fingers when I picked him up again! Poor Santa. (credit:Becca Peterson)
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Open Image ModalMy kids weren't impressed. We sit down breakfasts with Santa now. It goes much better. (credit:Lindsay Amicone)
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Open Image ModalMy son did NOT want to sit on Santa's knee...this gets pulled out every year now! (credit:Lucie Wight)
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Open Image ModalRun away baby! She sat down in his lap for a second but once she saw me trying to take pictures she was off (credit:Jesse Hull)
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Open Image ModalWe all have had that moment.This was mine...$45 worth of Santa pictures and this is what I got. (there were two other shots...he's still freaking out-even with me sitting next to Santa with him on my lap.-hence why I paid more.) (credit:Amy Raffety)
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Open Image ModalThis is my 10 month old, Harper's, 1st Santa visit. Needless to say she committed in the opposite direction! (credit:Amy Beckingham)
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Open Image ModalMy son's (11 months) first Christmas this year, and his first ever Santa photo. He would not let go of me or sit on my other leg, closer to Santa. (credit:Krystel Thomas)
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Open Image ModalThe kid screaming is my son, Carl. He spent a total of 10 seconds on Santa's lap. His sister, Cora, really seemed to enjoy sitting with the jolly old elf. The picture was taken by Brett Giddings. (credit:Amy Carver)
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Open Image ModalI have triplets turning 5 dec 23 and when they were turning one we went to see santa for the first time. Logan sat ok joanie was unsure but she sat and then hysterical crying Sarah didn't want to so I threw her into santas lap which got joanie to cry and logan just looks mad. My most favorite picture of all please let me know if we make it in the feature (credit:Heather Milroth-Cox)
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Open Image ModalOur son loved his 1st experience with Santa! Debbie (credit:Cristy Ross-Ocariz)
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Open Image ModalThese are my favorite photos!!! And for all those people that say it's "harming" our kids to force them to sit on Santa's lap....my kid gave Santa a huge high-five the minute he stood up. He lived....I laughed. (credit:Stefany R Cordrey)
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Open Image ModalBest Santa photo ever!!! (credit:Rebecca Hall)
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Open Image ModalMy twins never really enjoyed taking pictures with Santa. And, Now at 6 years old they're still a little uneasy about seeing Santa at the mall.Here is their Santa picture from when they were 18 months old (credit:Stephanie Hunter)
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Open Image ModalMy oldest son (who is now 7) at 2 years old visiting with Santa. Santa said "I've got him mom, I'll hold onto him, you snap the picture!" (credit:Kelly Slovak)
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Open Image ModalMy daughter didn't scream or cry, but she was a bit weary lol (credit:Liz Perez Gillenwater)
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Open Image ModalSanta, and our daughter Surin, both had quite the reaction at their first meeting! (credit:Bridget Waldman Sheeran)
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Open Image ModalMy daughter was less than thrilled to meet Santa. (credit:Jennifer Duke Lombardo)
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Open Image ModalOur twins HATED Santa! LOL (credit:June Doolin-Hallowell)
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Open Image ModalLast year...Plan to find a free santa this year. She doesn't like anything dressed up. Santa, Easter bunny, Chuck e cheese, Disney princesses at disneyland.... (credit:Erin Donaldson)
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Open Image ModalOurs took to throwing a plate of cookies offered to her and screaming amongst the mess...haha! Ahh...memories right Elisha! (credit:Kevin Hayes)
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Open Image ModalMy daughter, Addison. Christmas 2007. I sent this in to Ellen Degeneres that year and she featured it on her show. (credit:Cassie Davis)
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Open Image ModalEpic. (credit:Peggy Smith)
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Open Image ModalI snapped this photo of my nephew. Pretty priceless. (credit:Ashton-Michael Kirkham)
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Open Image ModalYeah, not so keen on the big man! (credit:Sarah Davies-Broadhurst)
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Open Image ModalEven Santa is speechless over this reaction! lol (credit:Niki Zimmerman)
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Open Image ModalMy twins were NOT happy (credit:Kristi Glasgall)
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Open Image ModalOne of my all time favorites of my daughter! (credit:Mindy Weinstein Martin)
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Open Image ModalIs this what Santa is all about! I am really bored (credit:Centra Birungi M)
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Open Image ModalSomebody help me! (credit:Denika McMillen)
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Open Image ModalSleeping Santa. (credit:Denika McMillen)
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Open Image ModalOpossum-ed out. (credit:Christine Kelly)
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Open Image ModalShe was so excited and kicking and jumping to get to him and then decided she didn't like it once she sat down. The photographer just snapped away and I got this gem! Lol! (credit:Sunnie Rogers)
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Open Image ModalMy daughter (credit:Simone McCarthy)
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Open Image ModalShe hasn't been back since... (credit:Amber Strobel)
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Open Image ModalThe look of silent betrayal. (credit:Cathy Choi)
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Open Image Modal"Well forgo all the presents as long as we NEVER have to see this man again!" (credit:Lauren Viscuso)
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Open Image ModalDefinitely not a fan this year haha (credit:Courtney Mix)
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