WATCH: The Many Reactions Kids Have to Meeting Santa Claus
By Rob Michaelson ••
A good Santa is ready for anything when a child comes to sit in his lap, from an over-excited kid to a petrified one.
Every parent knows that bringing their child to meet Santa can produce either an adorable or hilarious photo.
NBC Boston joined two Santa Clauses on the job to see how different children react to Jolly Old Saint Nick. Some of the children could not contain their excitement, while some of the younger ones didn't know what to make of the Christmas legend.
Good thing these Santas know just what to do when a child is a little nervous, or scared, to meet them for a photo opportunity.
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One of these little guys has a beef with Santa. Can you guess which?
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Skeptical
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One of these little guys has a beef with Santa. Can you guess which?
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So happy that it is her turn to sit in Santa's lap.
Complete and utter disbelief
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Even man's best friend knows that Santa is the best.
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Santa has to always be prepared for a bit of beard-pulling...
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Complete and utter disbelief
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This little guy isn't QUITE ready for Jolly Ol' Saint Nick
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Meeting Santa can be challenging for some kids, but they will all eventually learn to love our jolly friend.
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Even the candy cane won't help him adjust to Santa.
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That look when you finally meet your Christmas idol.
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This little girl was amazed by Santa's arrival.
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Might take her a couple more years before she understands that Santa is the guy she needs to be on good terms with (if she wants presents.)
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Frozen with excitement
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The face of a father who has to wait another year for the perfect Santa photo.
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The young lady was over the moon to see Santa, but the little boy had some questions for Saint Nick.
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Sprinting at full speed to Santa
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Nervous, yet curious if this bearded man really will bring some presents to her house.
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Pleased he was finally able to grab that beard.
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Keeping it casual
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Excited, yet cautious
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This little girl was so excited to meet Santa, and she had plenty of things to tell him about her Christmas list.
We spent some time with one of these fine Santas last year to learn how he gets in the Christmas spirit, and how he makes that beard look so good. Let's just say that being Santa Claus is a full-time job.
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