It looks like the Southcenter Mall in Seattle is trying to spread a little Christmas cheer. As little as possible, it would seem.

But then, everyone is getting in on the act. Here is Dayton, Ohio, detailing how Covid restrictions will change visits to Santa this year.

See that picture of happy kids sitting on Santa's lap?

Christmas in Dayton this year will be exactly like that, except for the kids, the lap, and the happiness.

"Though Santa visits will look different this holiday season, there are still lots of places families and children can have a Santa experience to remember this 2020 holiday season."

Oh, I don't doubt we're all going to remember this 2020 holiday season.

"Some Santa events are happening in drive-thru fashion, some virtual and some in-person with face masks and social distancing rules in place."

Hey, that sounds like... a trip to McDonald's and a conference call.

"While the Santa experience will be different without sitting on Santa's lap or talking from a distance, the Christmas magic will still be alive throughout the Dayton area."

Shouting your Christmas list at Santa six feet away will have all the magic of placing an order at a Manhattan deli.

If those were still open.

And I thought we weren't supposed to shout.

"There are also four dates to take 'social distancing pictures with Santa' in Lebanon."

Like taking one of those desperate selfies when a celebrity or someone you're interested in passes by in the background and you want it to look like you're together.

But that's a thing this year!

And absolutely no lap sitting in New York of course.

"The plan is to keep Santa separate from shoppers. He may show up behind a giant picture frame, riding his sleigh or even in a giant snow globe."

"The plan is to keep Santa separate from shoppers."

Well, you can't spell "Joy," without "Oy!"

I'm sorry, but I can't look through plexiglass without thinking "salad bar."

Speaking of salad bar, I suppose you could argue that Santa has some comorbidities that could place him at added risk, but you could also argue that children are not known to be effective vectors for Covid, either.

Or, you could even argue that such a thing should be left up to the Santas and parents.

But that would make you one of those radical libertarian types.

And a grandma hater.