Sunday, December 16, 2012
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page, which has more than one…
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The Plaza Plaza hosts its last Pet Photos with Santa this Sunday, Dec. 16 from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
The four-legged members of the family are invited to join the holiday fun at South Shore Plaza and have their own turn on Santa’s lap. This is the purrr-fect chance to capture a moment of your furry friend celebrating Christmas cheer. This special, pet-friendly opportunity is in addition to Santa’s regular hours. Santa’s‘Elegant Garden’ located this year in the Nordstrom Wing, Level 1 was relocated from Macy’s Court, Level 1. Santa will be at South Shore Plaza from Nov. 2 – Dec. 24. WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: South Shore Plaza Nordstrom Wing 250 Granite Street Braintree, MA 02184 –South Shore Plaza
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Caring Santa is a special event dedicated to families that have children with special needs, providing a subdued environment to visit with Santa.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
South Shore Plaza announced today that it will hold a Caring Santa™ event this holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m to 10 a.m. Caring Santa is a special event dedicated to families that have children with special needs, providing a subdued environment to visit The Santa Photo Experience. Presenting Sponsors for the 2012 Simon Photo Experience include ABC Family, VISIT FLORIDA, Gymboree, and ScentSicles. Caring Santa has been developed by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the world’s leading retail real estate company and is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. Many steps are taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for the children’s magical …
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Santa’s ‘Elegant Garden’ is located this year in the Nordstrom Wing, Level 1.
With Halloween less than 24 hours in the rear view mirror and Thanksgiving still three weeks away, Christmas might seem like the distant future to some. But not to all the children and families who will turn out starting Friday at the South Shore Plaza to see Santa and his "Elegant Garden." Santa arrives on Friday and will be available in the Nordstrom wing on the first level during regular and extended mall hours through Monday, Dec. 24. Pose with the jolly guy and get a photo. The Plaza is also ramping up its holiday decor – "new and modern" this year. “The holiday season is a special time of year at South Shore Plaza,” said Vicki Bartkiewicz, Director of Mall Marketing at South Shore Plaza, said in a statment. “The mall has so many new …
Barbara Swain
8:44 am on Thursday, November 29, 2012
What a great program in allowing these very special children to visit Santa in a very relaxed environment. Congratulations to Patch for informing the public and the families of children with special needs as well as the South Shore Plaza and Caring Santa. more ›