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Archive Home > 2007 > December > 23 > The draw of Santa: Malls take a variety of tacks

The draw of Santa: Malls take a variety of tacks

One venue seeks variety; another goes Santa-free

By Andrew Moore / The Bulletin
December 23, 2007

Driving foot traffic is the primary reason Santa Claus is usually found at the mall, but the annual rite of Christmas has taken on a whole new meaning at the Bend River Promenade.

William Walther has served as the mall’s Santa for 19 years. Some children who once sat on his lap and....

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