See our favorite photos from the annual ‘Who's Afraid of Santa?’ photo contest
Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus, and oh - BTW - he has the potential to be downright disconcerting! Check out some of our favorite photos (recent and throwback) from the 2024 photo contest.
Carter's visit with Father Christmas

What are you holiday plans? Gather with our family - the best gift grandparents can receive!
Jerry T., 62034
Cowering cousins

What are your holiday plans? Ask my grandchildren to forgive me for taking them to Santa Claus.
Judy M., 63124
Crying cousin crew

What are your holiday plans? We will spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with family. We are looking forward to seeing these five cousins play together.
Stephanie C., 63123
Holiday cheer

What are your holiday plans? Celebrate with family in St. Louis.
Kayla D., 63021
Holly jolly Christmas

What are your holiday plans? Going to dinner with the family.
Kathy E., 63109
Let me go!

What are your holiday plans? Spending time with our families and doing all of our favorite activities around St. Louis, such as visiting Candy Cane Lane, Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights, dinner at the Sleigh Shed at Union Station and extra Santa visits.
Kathryn H., 63125
Little Greg staring Santa down

What are your holiday plans? Celebrating the birth of Jesus, being with family and friends and wishing all a happy new year!
Lorene B., 63021
Looking for mom

What are your holiday plans? Spending time with family and friends.
Cindy D., 63122
Loving it, hating it

What are your holiday plans? Celebrating with the entire family this year.
Pat H., 63122
Marshall's cookies with Santa

What are your holiday plans? Spend Christmas with our three kids.
Katie D., 63049
Masceo's elf ears with Santa

What are your holiday plans? Spending time with family and friends.
Amy P., 63138
Never meet your heroes!

What are your holiday plans? Hanging out with loved ones!
Michaele P., 63121
Not a Santa guy

What are your holiday plans? Spending time with family.
Jacob H., 63146
Stay over there, big guy!

What are your holiday plans? Spending time with family and friends!
Clare P., 63139
Torturing Caitlin

What are your holiday plans? Sharing the day with family and keeping things casual and simple.
Colleen L., 63005
Who's afraid of Santa? Me!

What are your holiday plans? I am going to New York City with this now 17 year old! There is nothing like the lights and the theater.
Ellen D., 63122
Why are you making me sit here?

What are your holiday plans? Spending Christmas in St. Louis.
Larry L., 63141
You're Santa?

What are your holiday plans? Spending time with family and resting.
Fred P., 62025