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From: London, UK
Registered: May 2005

posted December 12, 2005 07:04 AM         

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I only quoted the Santa part.

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A visit from Santa could be a "terrifying" experience for kids, according to advice on a government website.

The site warns: "For very young children, Father Christmas can be terrifying, and if you are planning a visit from Santa, you'll need to make sure that fearful children are near an exit."

Yahoo News

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I’m sorry but it’s not what they said, but the way they said it.

When my sister was 3 she was scared of some relatives, let alone some man in a beard.

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posted December 12, 2005 08:45 AM         

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LOL

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posted December 12, 2005 11:06 AM         

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You've just reminded me of this site:

http://www.southflorida.com/events/sfl-scaredsanta,0,2245506.photogallery?coll=sfe-events-headlines&index=1
"Scared of Santa photo gallery

Nothing says Happy Holidays like a photo of sweet little toddlers screaming at Santa. The first 25 photos in this gallery are from the Chicago Tribune's "Scared of Santa" contest. All the rest of the photos were submitted by SouthFlorida.com readers. Enjoy!"

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posted December 12, 2005 01:27 PM         

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Thanks for that report, Deputy #6!!

Teaselbaby those were hilarious, thanks for posting the link! I have some pics of my own like those -- my son HATED Santa's helpers in the mall when he was smaller

'Z

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From: London, UK
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posted December 12, 2005 05:46 PM         

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It‘s like a horror film #11 santa’s crying too - what happened to santa’s pants in #25? I like how #33 is trying to run free!

Thanks teasel, #8 scared the hell outta me

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posted December 12, 2005 07:49 PM         

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I have to admit, I laughed pretty hard.

But those poor kids.

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posted December 12, 2005 07:52 PM         

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Teasel, the pic's are hillarious! Thanks for sharing!

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posted December 12, 2005 09:31 PM         

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I have to admit, I laughed pretty hard.

But those poor kids.

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I felt the same way too Eleanore; I almost edited out the link, because I felt bad for them too. Some of the caption and picture combinations just made me laugh out loud.
Sorry if the link offended anybody.
I was apparently scared to have my photo taken with Santa when I was a toddler, so my pic could have been included there, had they ever got me on his lap.
'Zala, WN and Bluemoon, you're welcome.

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From: Dublin, Ireland
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posted December 13, 2005 03:53 AM         

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In fairness, number six kinda scares me too. Looks like an extra from a Christmas horror film.

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