Santa Fail: Photos of Awkward Encounters With St. Nick

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Angie Goff says, "I get the Easter Bunny but three kids later I still don't get why Santa is so scary. Merry Christmas!"

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This little guy looks like he'd rather be literally anywhere else.

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At least two of the three from this Woodbridge, Virginia, family were excited to see Santa.

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Kelly from Springfield, Virginia, says, "Same kid, same Santa — just one year apart."

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One flashes a toothy grin, but the other is a picture of pure terror.

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Big brother is all smiles with Santa, meanwhile his little sister could not wait to escape.

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Nothing like an awkward side hug to get in the Christmas spirit.

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Yaritza's 11-month-old daughter is not in the mood for Santa one bit.

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Both Santa Claus and this little girl look equally scared and confused.