THE COLONY (CBSDFW.COM) – Santa is prepared for his first Christmas during a pandemic and one North Texas retailer is taking steps to make sure a holiday tradition continues in a safe way.
As the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic Nebraska Furniture Mart has built a different kind of ‘museum’ for the holidays.
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The experience allows families to stand 7 feet away and talk to the man in red through a window.
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The store wants to avoid lines so visitors can book reservations with Santa online. The entire experience is free of charge.
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