Julianna, 3, and Dylan, 5, Lasczak visit Santa through a transparent barrier at a Bass Pro Shop in Bridgeport, Conn., Tuesday, 10 November 2020. Santa Claus is coming to the mall: just don't try to sit on his lap. Malls are doing all they can to keep the jolly old man safe from the coronavirus, including banning kids from sitting on his knee, no matter if they've been naughty or nice.