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See our favorite photos from the annual ‘Who's Afraid of Santa?’ photo contest

  • Dec 30, 2025
  • Dec 30, 2025
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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 2025 photo contest sponsored by Vetta Sports.

WINNER 🏆 You better not pout

WINNER 🏆 You better not pout

What are your holiday plans? This year, our holiday calendar is all about the kind of magic that really matters: cozying up with the amazing family members who make our hearts feel glittery all year long. That, of course, means sneaking bites of homemade treats (and yes, licking the bowl counts!) and dancing around in our living room with our friend Frosty the Snowman!

Sarah R., 63143

A tale of two Santa visits

A tale of two Santa visits

What are your holiday plans? Resting and having fun with family.

Christy C., 63119

Brother? Not so much.

Brother? Not so much.

What are your holiday plans? Spending time with family and relaxing.

Rick D., 63021

CRY-ley

CRY-ley

What are your holiday plans? Staying home and celebrating with our family.

Emily H., 63069

Don’t take it personally, Santa!

Don’t take it personally, Santa!

What are your holiday plans? Enjoying the season through our granddaughter's eyes.

Liz T., 63376

Get me outta here!

Get me outta here!

What are your holiday plans? Enjoying classic St. Louis holiday traditions such as Candy Cane Lane and Garden Glow with friends and family.

Kate O., 63109

I've been very, very good! Save me!

I've been very, very good!  Save me!

What are your holiday plans? Spending time with family and having fun!

Karen W., 63021

Mommy help me!

Mommy help me!

What are your holiday plans? We have family coming in town and plan to relax and enjoy each other's company.

Zac S., 63011

NO! It's not worth it!

NO! It's not worth it!

What are your holiday plans? Spending time with family and loved ones (that don't scare me).

Maureen H., 63021

Santa meets Miller - NOT!

Santa meets Miller - NOT!

What are your holiday plans? Visiting our grandchildren in Jacksonville, Florida.

Randee R., 63017

Santa was a hit!

Santa was a hit!

What are your holiday plans? We plan to spend the holiday with family.

Kathy J., 63366

Twins in 1953

Twins in 1953

What are your holiday plans? We plan to spend time with family.

Robert A., 62832

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