Real Kid Photos: Scared of Santa
To some kids, that jolly guy with rosy cheeks and the long beard is well, freaky! Check out some of the funniest scared-by-Santa Claus photos, submitted by moms (trust us: you'll want to send this one to a friend).
By Chrissy Mahlmeister
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These kids learn that they've made the naughty list! -- Lisa; Amelia, Virginia
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Not So Brave Little One
He's unfortunately not as brave as his brother and sister. -- Elizabeth; Greensboro, North Carolina
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Candy Cries
Santa, I've been a good girl so just hand over this candy cane and let me go because you scare me. -- Sarah; Rancho Cordova, California
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The Wonderland Wait
I took my baby girl to meet Santa for the first time, the hour-long wait was wonderful and then she met this guy. -- Corey; Beaverton, Oregon
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Up, Up, and Away
Get me out of here! -- Kimberly; Venus, Texas
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The Dasher
Santa looked great... but poor Berkley didn't care what he looked like! -- Sarah; Portage, Wisconsin
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Kissy Face
Eek! Watch the whiskers, Santa! -- Angela; Ocoee, Florida
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Holiday Howler
A very unjolly Christmas for Laurel. -- Melissa D., Maple Valley, Washington
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Losing It
Joseph is not happy about being on Santa's lap. -- Kristy M., Concord, North Carolina
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The Candy Man
Santa tried to bribe Samuel with candy canes. It didn't work. -- Mellissa A., Fort Lewis, Washington
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That's Not My Daddy!
As you can see, Maia Lula was not having it. -- Michaela C., Germantown, Maryland
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Pig Tailed and Pouty
Alyssa is definitely not a fan. -- Michelle B., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
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Snowed by Santa
Even Malcolm's favorite book can't distract him from his fear of Santa. -- Melissa D., Maple Valley, Washington
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Worth a Thousand Screams
Maybe this year's visit to Santa will be a little less miserable. --Nicolette D. Chantilly, Virginia
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I Don't Think So
Samuel got spooked! -- Rebecca F., Rutherfordton, North Carolina
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Big Red
Aubrey screamed until her face matched Santa's outfit. -- Melissa D., Maple Valley, Washington
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Santa's Little Helper
William wanted to be Santa's little helper -- until he found out he'd have to sit in some strange-looking man's lap! -- Martina T., Edgartown, Massachusetts
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Dad in Disguise
Poor thing -- Katelyn didn't know that Santa was her own daddy! -- Jamie V., Cutler Bay, Florida
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Double-Team
Even Santa's helper couldn't help little Ben. -- Melanie R., Brooklyn, New York
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Emily, Meet Santa
Emily's first meeting with Santa? Not the best first impression. -- Sara R., Oviedo, Florida
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Rescue Me
Jack screams even as his dad reaches in to get him. -- Jennifer B., Chaska, Minnesota
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Not Your Typical Christmas Card
Everything matches except for, well, Dana's and Santa's expressions. -- Melissa D., Maple Valley, Washington
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Hands Off
Not quite sure Memphis Sky was ready for Ol' St. Nick this year! -- Tiffany R., Hollow Rock, Tennessee
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Two Down, One to Go
We finally got Ian and Riley to like Santa -- just need to keep working on that little one, Trey! -- Julie M., Weyers Cave, Virginia
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Twice the Tears
Addison and Aidan just love Santa (not). -- Ashlee G., North East, Maryland
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Get Me Out of Here!
Even though his cousins were posing happily with the Big Guy, baby Terence was having a meltdown. -- Cathleen B., Northport, New York
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Crying Cousins
Olivia (with her baby cousin) does not trust this Santa guy. -- Luke W., Gillette, Wyoming
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Making a Break for It
Hard to believe, but Alexis, the older one, loves him. Madeline is definitely not a fan. -- Alyssa W., Arlington, New Jersey
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Dressing the Part
Even her look-alike outfit couldn't help Kayla warm up to Santa. -- Shawn P., Sanatoga, Pennsylvania
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Santa's Not Looking So Happy Either
Taylor's second visit to Santa -- still not okay with the big guy. -- Amanda C., Lubb, Texas
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Scream Sisters
Ryleigh and Brenna were totally fine with Santa -- until they had to sit on his lap. --Deborah H. Lynn, Massachusetts
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Double the Trouble
Last year my twins were excited to see Santa, this year not so much. -- Jason Kruk, Coplay, PA
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Guess Who's Not Happy
Stella is petrified and Cole is ecstatic when meeting Santa! -- Laura Cheesman, University Heights, OH
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Ho, Ho, No!
Despite trying to prepare Eden for her visit with Santa - she loves saying "ho! ho! ho!" - I knew the photo would probably look like this. Here's hoping next year's picture won't be quite so traumatic. -- Gina Keltner, Nashville, TN
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Not Having It
We didn't want anything to do with Santa this year. -- Amber Pylypiak, Hamilton, NJ
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S.O.S
This is not the reaction we were expecting when we took Aedan and Caitlyn to see Santa this year. What a difference a year makes! -- Michelle Swink, Norman, OK
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Mommy!
Our daughter's first visit with Santa Claus at 14 months. -- Jennifer Sanders, Austin, TX
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This Isn't What I Signed Up For
Nope, she didn't like that one bit. -- Marissa
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All Frowns
Help! -- Melissa Nordahl, Fontana, CA
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Lights, Camera, Help!
Liam's first encounter with Mr. Claus...did not go well. -- Sarah Kirby, Pocahontas, AR
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This is a Nightmare
Completely terrified of Santa. -- Chris Kelley, Davenport, IA
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