A sensory-friendly holiday tradition returned this weekend to La Palmera Mall, Quiet Time with Santa. The annual event gives children who may struggle with loud noise, bright lights or large crowds a chance to meet Santa Claus in a calmer environment.
Quiet Time With Santa is held throughout December during hours before the mall opens to the public. The event allowed several families to take photos, sit with Santa and make holiday memories without background music or heavy foot traffic.
“It’s such an awesome experience to be able to come and have this time of inclusion,” parent, Jamie Flores said. “Certain things may be overstimulating or hard for us. We get to actually have it and experience it in a way that makes him feel so comfortable, so welcomed and be able to enjoy this time.”…