Mall requires payment for kids to visit Santa

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Children wanting to see Santa Claus at a southern New Jersey mall will have to pay. Admission to the Cherry Hill Mall's Adventure to Santa costs between $35 and $50. The packages come with photos or video of the visit. The move sparked anger from many parents, some of whom said the charge pushes away low-income families, running counter to the spirit of the holiday. The attraction was free last year.

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