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- Idea started at the Chicago Tribune newspaperChicago Tribune: Watching out for the man in the big red suit (2008)
- Photo galleries began in 2003Chicago Tribune: Watching out for the man in the big red suit (2008)
- Hundreds of photos of kids scared of Santa have been posted to the WebFlickr: Scared of Santa Photos
- Fear of Santa related to fear of clowns, also known as coulrophobiaJSCMS: Fear of Clowns: No Laughing Matter(December 27, 2005)
- Tribune Scared of Santa pages received over 850,000 page viewsChicago Tribune: Watching out for the man in the big red suit (2008)
- Some children seem to be afraid of Santa's beard, while others are nervous about Santa's red suit and hat
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Although Santa Claus is a character that usually brings joy to girls and boys, some children are scared of Santa. Around the Christmas season, many newspapers, Web sites and blogs post pictures of children who are crying, frowning, or otherwise frightened of Father Christmas.Chicago Tribune: Watching out for the man in the big red suit (2008)
Scared of Santa: The Book
The Chicago Tribune's Scared of Santa pages have generated so much buzz that writers Nancy Watkins and Denise Joyce wrote a book about the phenomenon. Called Scared of Santa, the 288-page paperback book features stories and photos of children from the past hundred years who cried on Santa Claus' lap. The book is published by HarperCollins and was released October 14, 2008.Chicago Tribune: Watching out for the man in the big red suit (2008)Scared of Santa: The Book
"The dread would begin days before. My stomach would churn--and not from butterflies of happy anticipation. It was fear." - Roman Sikorski, reminiscing on his childhood experiences with SantaChicago Tribune: Watching out for the man in the big red suit (2008)-
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Scared of Santa on Amazon
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White Boxer Short with Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death. - Omar Bradley - $12.99
The Classic Boxer. Heavyweight, soft 100% cotton material, false fly and longer out-seam make these boxers ideal for party favors or promotional give aways. Available in Adult S-XX...Amazon
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Scared of Santa: Scenes of Terror in Toyland - $9.95
He's huge and hairy and hulking. He dresses in strange furry clothing. He sneaks into people's homes at night. Who wouldn't be afraid of . . . ...Amazon
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Scared of Santa Questions
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Best vegetarian restaurant in Santa Monica? 2 AnswersPrevious answer extended. Chandni Vegetarian Restaurant Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Pakistani Neighborhood: Santa Monica 1909 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monic... read more -
Anyone done "the stairs" in Santa Monica? 1 AnswerI have done them exactly once. They are intense! I was training for a marathon last year in Santa Monica and used to run by them every weekend. There are som... read more -
Where is the shortest Santa line in West Los Angeles? 3 AnswersBrentwood Country Mart 225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA In addition to the annual Christmas cookie bake-off, the Country Mart welcomes Santa for photos, wish-whi... read more -
What do you think caused this man to crack (Santa Shooting)? 2 AnswersThere are typically a host of reasons that lead a person to do something like this and I don't think the thing that made him crack is something we can guess. I... read more
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