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SANTA WELCOMES YOU— SAFELY
Last year many kids missed out on visits to Santa Claus at the mall because of COVID-19. This year the jolly old dude is back, ready to greet the young—but with special safety precautions. Here’s what you need to know for five Bergen locations: • American Dream, East Rutherford, through Dec. 24. Santa is known to enjoy the water park and ski slope at this mall, but you may catch him at other special programs taking place—the Elf Workshop, perhaps—in the facility. • Bergen Town Center, Paramus, through Dec. 21. Advance reservations are encouraged and can be completed online, but walkups are accepted as space permits. Social distancing rules will be observed. • Garden State Plaza, Paramus, through Dec. 24. Online reservations are recommended, but walkins are accepted as space permits. Vaccination is required for all staff, and guests have the option to take photos next to Santa or at a socially safe distance. • Paramus Park, Paramus, through Dec. 21. Online reservations are encouraged, but walk-ups are accepted as space permits. Social distancing rules will be observed. • The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, through Dec. 24. Online reservations are suggested, but walk-ups will be available as space permits. Families may choose to sit with Santa or maintain social distance.
DID YOU KNOW? New Jersey’s favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone, according to IMDB. The 1990 comedy stars Macaulay Culkin, who plays an 8-year-old who protects his home from a pair of burglars during the holiday season.
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