Little Girl’s stand against traditional Santa lap visit goes viral

This festive season, three-year-old Adley made an unconventional move during her visit to Santa, earning herself a spot on the good list in a unique way.

Instead of opting to sit on Santa’s lap to share her Christmas wishlist like most children do, Adley stood her ground and politely declined the customary gesture.

Her mother, Katie Love, captured the heartwarming encounter and shared it on her TikTok page, where it swiftly garnered over two million views. Santa, responding to Adley’s reluctance, was quick with an affirming message that resonated deeply.

In the now-viral video, Santa can be heard saying, “I said this is her body, and she is in control of her body. I asked if she wanted to sit on my lap and she said ‘no,’ and I said ‘way to stand up for yourself and way to say what you believe is right.'”

Santa’s empowering response to Adley’s choice has sparked widespread praise across social media platforms. Users lauded him for respecting the young girl’s agency and applauded his supportive stance.

“We love an educated Santa,” remarked one user, while another expressed appreciation, stating, “I love this. No reason to pressure her to be uncomfortable for a picture.” Others hailed the man as the ‘best Santa’ for his understanding and respect for Adley’s decision.

In a contrasting tale related to Santas, a renowned portrayal has come under scrutiny. Tim Allen’s rendition of Santa Claus from ‘The Santa Clause’ franchise, now expanded into a Disney+ spin-off show, faced criticism from one of his co-stars.

Casey Wilson, who portrays the adult version of Sara in the original movie, shared her experience working with Allen. On the ‘Btch Sesh’ podcast, Wilson candidly remarked, “Tim Allen was such a btch. It was the worst, truly single worst experience I’ve ever had with a co-star ever.”

Recounting her scene with the Hollywood star, Wilson detailed an uncomfortable atmosphere on set, noting how people seemed on edge around him. She described Allen’s behavior as dismissive and uncomfortable, expressing her discomfort with his lack of engagement and rudeness.

Tim Allen’s Santa persona might be adored on screen, but Casey Wilson’s revelations provide a different perspective, shedding light on a less pleasant side behind the festive character.