Vanstone: Socially distanced Santa greets one and all at the mall
At the Victoria Square Shopping Centre, for example, Santa is happy to welcome people to his office. Some adaptations to the traditional Yuletide protocol have been necessitated by COVID-19. Children — or adults who may find self-awareness to be elusive — are no longer allowed to sit on Santa’s knee. Instead, Father Christmas sits across a desk while convivially interacting with all comers, regardless of whether they are naughty or nice. All appointments must be booked online to guard against bottlenecks and ensure that six feet of separation is the emphasis at all times. Of course, eve...
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