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Pictures With Santa
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Snap! It's Baby's First Photo With Santa!

Smile for the camera!
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Smile for the camera! It's time for that annual rite of Winter — a picture with Santa. The classic image (often captured at the local mall) has been gracing family mantels for decades. Miss Leanne shared her lil one's first encounter with the Saint Nick in our Sugarbabies group in the LilSugar Community.

"I took Quinn to get the classic 'I'm scared to death of Santa' pic and this is what we walked out with. She may be the only baby in history who loves Mall Santa!"

All visits to Kris Kringle don't go so smoothly. Share your lil one's mall photo Santa experience — the good, the bad, and the ugly — below!

We love precious pictures and can't wait to see more. Share your cute snapshots of your little one in our Sugarbabies group. Your little darling could be featured on Lil!

Dogs and Santa Claus
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Do Your Pets Pose With Santa?

I spotted this cute pic from one of norththedog's Twitter pals RileyBT — look at this pup posing so prettily on Santa's lap!
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I spotted this cute pic from one of norththedog's Twitter pals RileyBT — look at this pup posing so prettily on Santa's lap! I'd worry about the guy in the red suit being able to hold my squirmy fella, but do your pets pose with Old Saint Nick?

Source:Twitpic User RileyBT

Handmade Milk Jugs
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Sip on This! 5 Stylish Ways to Leave Out Milk For Santa

Help your kids kick Santa's milk and cookies up a notch by investing in a stylish jug to serve it up in!
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Handmade Milk Jugs

Help your kids kick Santa's milk and cookies up a notch by investing in a stylish jug to serve it up in! The investment won't be lost on just Christmas since you can use the container to store your own dairy or flowers year-round. From a glass carton to a work of art, check out my favorite options!

Milkii Milk Jug Vintage Milk Glass Jars Milk Bottle Matt White Dairy Crest Bottles Glass Half Pint Milk Carton
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Ways Kids Can Track and Talk to Santa
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5 Ways Tech-Savvy Kids Can Track and Interact With Santa

Seeing Santa means a lot more than heading to the mall to sit on his lap!
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Ways Kids Can Track and Talk to Santa

Seeing Santa means a lot more than heading to the mall to sit on his lap! These days, tech-savvy tots have St. Nick at their fingertips. If a child has access to a smartphone or computer, he can text with the jolly old fellow and pinpoint the reindeer driven sleigh's estimated time of arrival. Check out these fun ways your family can keep the magic of Santa alive.

Text Santa Xmas Wish iPhone App Santa's Hotline A Christmas Santa iPhone App Norad Tracks Santa
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How Children Find Out Santa Isn't Real
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The Truth About Santa: When Moms Found Out

Part of the magic of Christmas is in believing that a bearded man with a big belly squeezes down the chimney with a sack of toys.
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Part of the magic of Christmas is in believing that a bearded man with a big belly squeezes down the chimney with a sack of toys. Whether a mother listened for reindeer on the roof or slept by the tree to catch a glimpse of Santa as a child, most people remember the moment they found out that St. Nick wasn't real. We asked our Facebook fans to share their memories. Here's what they said.

  • "He IS real." — Pam B.
  • "My parents never really played the Santa thing...they would talk about it a lil, but since I was lil, always told me they too got us gifts for under the tree, And maybe one or two would say 'from Santa'. So I got the best of both worlds...able to believe in Santa but then wasn't devastated when I found out he was a myth." — Becci D.
  • "We are a family of believers. Those who do not believe do not receive. Once they no longer believe in the man, they still have to believe in the spirit and play along." — Elainne V.
  • "I was 6 and got up to get a glass of water. Walked right in to my parents filling the stockings. Oops." — Tamara B.
  • "When I was 7, I asked my Mom if there really was a Santa, she said 'what do you think?' And I started to cry." — Audrey O.
  • "When I saw my dad creep in to my room and put stuff at the foot of my bed ('Santa' delivered our stockings straight to us:)" — Katherine A.
  • "My parents never lied to me and always told me the meaning of Christmas." — Anna N.
  • "What! Santa isn't real?" — Amber H.
What Do You Leave For Santa?
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What Do You Leave For Santa?

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you know who Santa is.
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Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you know who Santa is. And if asked, you could describe him on the spot with phrases like, fat, jolly, and round. According to research (yes, scientists actually conduct research about Santa), this red-suited, white-haired man "promotes a message that obesity is synonymous with cheerfulness and joviality." Public health expert Nathan Grills of Monash University in Australia says the beloved Christmas icon should "ditch his sleigh and start biking or walking to lose his jelly belly," and "swap his traditional snacks of cookies and milk in favor of sharing carrots with Rudolph."

What do you think? Will you be leaving Santa some yummy or healthy treats this Christmas?

In the Motherhood: Is 8 p.m. an Appropriate Time to Out Santa?
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In the Motherhood: Is 8 p.m. an Appropriate Time to Out Santa?

Last night, I couldn't wait to tune into what likely will be ABC's new hit, In the Motherhood.
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Last night, I couldn't wait to tune into what likely will be ABC's new hit, In the Motherhood. But, before I could settle into my seat, Santa was outed. Moments into the premiere, Emily told her two young children — Esther and Bill — that St. Nick was a charade. It was a funny story line and one many mothers can relate to, but my 5-year-old daughter was in the hall and overheard. Luckily she assumed the character on television was just tricking her children, but lots of youngsters, particularly those ages 6, 7, 8 and 9, who still believe in Santa are still awake at that hour. Do you think 8 p.m. is appropriate time to announce the truth over the boob tube?

Photo courtesy of ABC

Do You Use Santa as a Threat?
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Do You Use Santa as a Threat?

We all know the story about the kid who got a lump of coal for Christmas.
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We all know the story about the kid who got a lump of coal for Christmas. But, the other day I was out shopping and overheard a mom telling her son that if he didn't get back in the stroller she'd call Santa. The lil guy was sick of shopping and just wanted to go home. Do you use this tactic?

Roundup: Santa and His Elves
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Roundup: Santa and His Elves

It may be too late to revamp this year's holiday decor, but that isn't stopping me from scoping out modern Santa and elven accents to add to my arsenal.
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It may be too late to revamp this year's holiday decor, but that isn't stopping me from scoping out modern Santa and elven accents to add to my arsenal. If you celebrate Christmas, don't think for a second that the traditional Clausian iconography has to be tacky.

These North Pole-themed home wares, like the CB2 Elf Candleholders ($5.95) I've been eyeing, are so chic, you could almost leave them out year-round. But instead, I plan to stock up after the holiday to start building next year's new look.

Victoria Be Nice Elf Soap Gnome Candle Matte Stephens Elmer Gnome Pamela Dalton's Elf Soap From Sweden
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lil Tip: Pay Attention While Playing Santa
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lil Tip: Pay Attention While Playing Santa

When my uncle played Santa last year at our Christmas dinner, my kids called him out within minutes.
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When my uncle played Santa last year at our Christmas dinner, my kids called him out within minutes. So I was a lil hesitant when my husband agreed to be St. Nick at my daughter's preschool holiday party. Once he was outfitted in the fluffy red suit, he deepened his voice and was careful not to focus much attention on her as he came through the door or interacted with the other children. Though she didn't let on that she knew it was her dad while he was there, later in the day she told me that he had come to class as Santa. When I played dumb, my daughter said she was sure it was him because he was wearing Adidas and his wedding and anniversary rings. But, she didn't mind since Santa was busy in the North Pole and asked him to fill in. If you're planning to dress up as the jolly old guy this holiday, pay attention to the details — kids notice everything!
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