Christmas IS coming.....

I went to local mall this morning- not something I usually do. I was catching up with my daughter for lunch, an to "hand over" my granddaughter who I have had for weekend. Christmas is still 4 weeks out- but the crowds were horrendous.....I now remember why I do not frequent malls. I watched for a little while parents 'forcing' their kids to 'meet' Santa- most of them were petrified. I remember mine were as kids. This "snap" shows what I mean.......... these 2 lads can not get away fast enough !!!!
Not sure what the large red bucket is for.......