Families can create everlasting memories this Christmas by taking holiday pictures with Santa Claus at The Mall at Stonecrest from now until Christmas Eve. This year, more than 25,000 dressed-up little boys and girls are expected to confirm their wish lists with Santa, and parents can capture the special moment with professionally produced purchased photographs.

     On Dec. 5, 12 and 19 from 6-9 p.m., children are allowed to bring their leashed cats and dogs for special holiday photos with four-legged family members. Many people brought their pets all dressed up last year, and it was extremely popular, so this year we extended Pet Night to three days, said the mall's director of marketing, Donald Bieler.

     There will also be decorated holiday accessories such as key chains, ornaments, snow globes and picture frames available for purchase. The weekends are the busiest times for Santa visits. In order to beat the rush, weekdays visits are recommended.  We welcome children of all ages to come to Santa's magical workshop to have a wonderful holiday experience, said Bieler.  Whether Barbie dolls and tea sets or action figures and trucks, Santa wants to know what's on the children's wish lists this season.