What it’s like being Santa in N.J. this year Updated Dec 22, 2020; Posted Dec 19, 2020 Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - Contactless holiday Santa family photos at the "Safe Santa Celebration" at Bridgewater Commons. Sarah Ruh disinfects the bench between visitors.Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Facebook Share Mark Roger has heard plenty of Christmas gift wishes from kids in his role as Santa Claus. He recalls a few heartbreaking ones over the years, such as children asking for a job for dad or for their parents to stay together. From his perch at Bridgewater Commons mall this season, a few kids have asked Santa for a coronavirus cure.