Half Christmas Trees Seem To Be The New Trend

It sounds kind of odd, but believe it or not, "half" Christmas trees seem to be the new trend right now! That's right...a "HALF" Xmas tree! The Mike & Carla Morning Show talked about them this morning and they seem to be the rage!

If for nothing else, they're practical! Think about how many times you put your Christmas tree up against a wall. You can't always push it up flush, but with a half tree you actually can! That's the whole thing with these half trees. If you're limited on space or where to put your tree, here ya go.

It seems that Target is selling them and they are selling like hot cakes. You only have to decorate the front side of the tree, you push it up against the wall and Ta-Da!

It sounds kind of weird when you first mention it, but thinking about it, they are practical! If you live in an apartment, a home with not a lot of options for a tree, this is the best idea right?

The M&C Morning Show threw it out there and got quite the response. One woman told us she bought one without knowing it. She took it out of the box and thought how weird. Kept looking for the other half of the tree. When she realized what it was, she thought it was a great idea, kept the tree and it worked out perfect!

See, even in the year 2023, there are still some great ideas out there that make sense. If you'd like, take a couple of minutes and listen to the segment below. Who knows, a half tree might be what you're looking for and you didn't even know it! So, there's out gift to you from The M&C Morning Show...MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

https://963kklz.com/uploads/2023/12/HALF-CHRISTMAS-TREES.mp3

Photos with Santa Claus are just a core memory for many children. But, if you just realized that Christmas is around the corner

Plus, we just adore those photos where Santa grins from ear to ear with a crying baby -- with rosy red cheeks -- perched on his lap.

In Las Vegas, there are tons of places that will allow you to get the coveted holiday photo with St. Nick.

From malls, promenades and more, we have your ultimate guide when it comes to getting those Santa photos in Vegas.

According to a local publication in Seattle, the famous "in-store" Santa photo started in 1943 when the Frederick and Nelson department store "moved the meet-and-greet with Santa to the window displays."

However, there are actually photos from 1918 that show Santa Claus posing with families and children (you can see these archived photos here).

NewEngland.com also reports the first "department store Santa is generally believed to have been introduced in Brockton, Mass. in 1890."

The idea of what St. Nick even looked like has evolved with time. According to History.com, "The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas."

History.com further reports that St. Nicholas started to spread in American culture near the end of the 18th century. Stories about Sinter Klaas, a shortened form of Sint Nikolaas, began to be told and passed around throughout families and society.

As gift giving became more important, stores began advertising and marketing around Christmas shopping around 1820, History.com said.

This is when the more "popularized" image of Santa Claus started to appear. Over time -- and with a sprinkle of Hollywood creativity -- popular characters like Kris Kringle, jolly elves, stories about Mrs. Claus and even the Macy’s Santa started to gain popularity.

Now, we have so many depictions, cartoons and drawing revolving Santa Claus. But, most of us mentally illustrate a plump, older man adorned with a velvet crimson suit, a matching hat and a sugar-colored beard covering the lower portion of his face when thinking about what Santa Claus looks like.

Now It's Time For The Santa Claus Photo Locations

Here are some fun spots in Las Vegas where photo opportunities with Santa Clause will be available at.

Location: 4300 Meadows Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89107

Meadows Mall will be offering photos with Santa until Christmas Eve. Walk-ups will be taken. But, reservations are highly encouraged. If you register for a time slot in advance, your family will also get a free personalized phone call from Santa, according to the mall's website. For reservations, click here.

https://www.meadowsmall.com/en/visit/holiday.html

Location: 6605 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Town Square will be accepting walk-in visitors from Dec. 21 - Dec. 24. So, this is perfect for all of the procrastinators that are still in need of holiday photos. The Santa photo station will be located at the ground level of AMC Theaters. There will even be a day where you can bring your pets to pose with Santa, too! The photo packages will run you about $20 to almost $50 depending on the package you choose, according to the website.

https://amusemattebooksanta.com/town-square-las-vegas/

Location: 1300 West Sunset Road, Henderson, NV 89014

There are still a good amount of reservation slots open for Galleria Mall's Santa photos at the time of this article's publish date. The mall is still accepting walk-up reservations. But, if you plan to do walk-ups then be prepared to wait in a long line. Plus, you can get some last-minute holiday shopping out of the way in the midst of your Santa-photo experience.

https://whereissanta.com/mall/1261

Address: 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste. 600, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Fashion Show Mall will be giving you the opportunity to reserve a spot for photos along with accepting walk-up visitors. Along with all of the traditional photo packages that Fashion Show Mall offers, the mall will also be offering sensory-friendly visits with reservation. For more information about photo accommodations and reservation slots, visit here. 

https://www.fslv.com/en/visit/holiday.html

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