IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN SANTA'S HERE AND HE'S WAITING AT THE MALL.Byline: Greg Botonis Staff Writer PALMDALE - Santa Claus Santa Claus: see Nicholas, Saint. Santa Claus jolly, gift-giving figure who visits children on Christmas Eve. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1937] See : Christmas Santa Claus took time out from his busy schedule Saturday to have photos taken with children at the Antelope Valley Mall The Antelope Valley Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Palmdale, California. Opened in September, 1990, its buildings take up around 1 million square feet (90,000 m²). Its physical main building, parking lots, and ring road businesses encompass an area a bit less than 0. - and to listen to sometimes lengthy wish lists. Children sat in Santa's lap and offered their lists of preferred holiday presents, all in a setting of elves Elves A slang term for guests appearing on the PBS television show "Wall Street Week." Notes: These technical analysts attempt to predict the direction of the market in the coming months. and decorated dec·o·rate tr.v. dec·o·rat·ed, dec·o·rat·ing, dec·o·rates 1. To furnish, provide, or adorn with something ornamental; embellish. 2. Christmas trees Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. in Santa's Court. ``He's never seen Santa before except on TV and he's excited,'' Marti Kelley of Palmdale said of her 18-month-old son, Travis. ``We didn't bring him down last year because we thought he was too young, so he's making up for it.'' The line of people moved quickly but got shorter as more shoppers continued to fall into line. As many as 20 people were waiting at any time and throughout the day their numbers swelled to as many as 50. Mall officials said Santa will be offering holiday photographs and his time to listen to children's wish lists through Dec. 24, from an hour after the mall opens until and hour before it closes. Parents may take their own pictures of the children in Santa's lap or pay for a variety of photo sizes and features such as digital discs, light-up frames, key tags and photo stockings. Picture sizes range from wallet See digital wallet. to 5 by 7. The photos come in packages that cost from $11.95 to $64.95 but pictures and sheets can also be purchased individually. ``It was a fight to get her up there on Santa's lap but now she doesn't want to get down,'' said Sam (1) (Security Accounts Manager) The part of Windows NT that manages the database of usernames, passwords and permissions. A SAM resides in each server as well as in each domain controller. See PDC and trust relationship. Barron as he watched his 3-year-old daughter, Bridgette. ``She's been going through her list and it's a long list.'' CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- color) Santa Claus checks the Christmas wish list of Christiann Biscayant, 5, as little brother Aramis, 2, waits his turn in A.V. Mall. (2 -- color) Children wait in line with their parents Saturday for a personal visit with Santa at the Santa's Court in Antelope Valley Mall. Jeff Goldwater/Staff Photographer |
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