Waiting in line for at least an hour. The combination of harsh fluorescent lights and overly aggressive holiday playlist leave the crowd desperate for a hipflask of the good stuff. When you finally made it to the front of the line, Santa took a bathroom break. Now the kids have been waiting for nearly two hours, the special Christmas dress from Nana is all sweaty, the reindeer tie and vest are wrinkled. It's no wonder they have nothing but horror to give when a synthetic curly beard rubs up against their faces. One, two, three, look over here! Sorry, no retakes and no snaps on your own phone. Oh, and that'll be $11.99 per wallet print.
Courtesy of Vincent Onorati
Seen any kids weirded out by Santa this holiday season or not too happy to see the big fellow? Share your pictures with us, and send them to sendphotos@thedailybeast.com. They may be added to this gallery.
Kids with Santa
Courtesy of Bob Kern
A baby screams in the arms of Santa Claus December 23, 1969.
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