Why Are Some Children Scared of Santa?

A man interviews some parents to find out why their kids are afraid of Santa Claus.
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  • 1Christmas time.
  • 2The trees, colorful decorations, the carols, such a festive season.
  • 3And let's not forget every parent's favorite part:...
  • 4...taking the kids to see Santa Claus.
  • 5Happens to a lot of kids.
  • 6Suzy's kids were okay this year but she definitely remembers last year.
  • 7It was a very bad photo.
  • 8So, some people say that those are some of the cutest photos, you wouldn't agree?
  • 9It was cute but, yeah, he's sad and crying in it.
  • 10Pause. See the smirk on her face?
  • 11I told you, the parents love it; the kiddies, not so much.
  • 12Just have a quick browse online and you'll find all kinds of photos and videos...
  • 13...of kids freaking out when they meet jolly old Saint Nick.
  • 14Occasionally you'll get the ones that are really frightened,...
  • 15...usually around the ages of two.
  • 16They're just not comfortable with Santa so they just start crying, screaming sometimes.
  • 17Whether it's the beard, the big costume, the pressure of meeting a star,...
  • 18...even your local mall Santa can set some kids off.
  • 19She was scared, terrified, screamed the whole time, reaching out for me.
  • 20She was acting like she just saw a rock star and was like, in awe.
  • 21Every good photographer has their own tricks to calm kids down.
  • 22We come in with some bells and some puppets, stuffed toys,...
  • 23...and trying giving them some noises.
  • 24And parents always try to pitch in on the effort.
  • 25We sat on either side of Santa and then Dean sat on my knee,...
  • 26....and I think that was easier with mommy there.
  • 27So, mommy and daddy there.
  • 28Just let the mother take charge.
  • 29I gotta ask you, there's a lot of kids who are afraid to come sit on your lap.
  • 30Why is that?
  • 31I don't know really, because when they see me,...
  • 32...they're out there and they're laughing and waving to me...
  • 33...and when they come up to me, they're frightened.
  • 34Sometimes I think it's just the lower age.
  • 35Santa wants all the kids to know there's nothing to fear...
  • 36...except the lump of coal if you've been bad.
  • 37Don't be afraid, I'm pretty gentle.
  • 38Now to work on that Easter bunny phobia.
  • 39Mark Carcasole, Global News.