The countdown to Christmas is on, and many families are hoping to get that perfect picture with the big man in red.
Emily Boyle of Newport News came to the MacArthur Center in Norfolk with her family so her three kids can take a photo with Santa Claus.
“Obviously, they’re in the masks and we’re separated from Santa, but it’s still good to have the tradition and we got to have a picture for every year,” McCarthy said.
Santa Claus has to leave his mask on, but at MacArthur Center and the Greenbrier, Lynnhaven and Pembroke Malls, families have the option of posing with or without a mask, and they’re spaced six feet apart from the big guy.
“You can’t sit on his lap this year,” said Boyle. “You have to stand next to him and tell him what you want, but they were able to blow kisses and give air hugs.”
“We come every year,” Boyle said. “It’s just for fun. The kids love seeing Santa. They get to tell him what they want for Christmas.”
But as Santa takes some time off from the North Pole to see if kids are being naughty or nice, his visit with them may look a little different this year.
Rachel McCarthy drove to the mall from Vienna, Virginia, with her five children. She said it’s a family tradition to visit her father on Thanksgiving and take a photo with Santa the next day.
“Obviously, they’re in the masks and we’re separated from Santa, but it’s still good to have the tradition and we got to have a picture for every year,” McCarthy said.
Santa Claus has to leave his mask on, but at MacArthur Center and the Greenbrier, Lynnhaven and Pembroke Malls, families have the option of posing with or without a mask, and they’re spaced six feet apart from the big guy.
The count down is on to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus , Amen!
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