The News & Observer asked readers to submit funny photos of their kids freaking out on Santa’s lap at Christmas. Parents and grandparents sent in some favorites.

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Waddell posted an Instagram Reel featuring photos and footage of her two kids Bella, 5, and Charlie, 4, also dressed in Santa-themed garb during their meet-up with the man in red.

"How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?" by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen (Candlewick Press, Sept. 12), 4-8 years, 32 pages, $18.99 hardcover. Count on Barnett and Klassen for stories that respect kids ...