Santa’s In Town? You Need An Appointment This Year

NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Claus may be coming to town, but you’ll need a reservation to see him.
At Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in New York, a chance to sit on Saint Nick’s lap is by appointment only this year, for the first time ever.
Starting Monday, eager families can go online to sign up for a time slot from 30 minutes to five days in advance. No walk-ins are allowed. Admission is free to Santaland Herald Square and runs from the day after Thanksgiving through Ch