So what is one to do if you don't have Xmas decor

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Invent your own back drop- ok so you go to the local Mall and when no one is looking this is what happens..

The Bay Center in downtown Victoria has a lot of Xmas! Trees galore- hundreds of them over the three floors. Each decorated with a different them and each a contender for the grand prize by popular vote.

While in Tilicum Mall it appeared what Santa was on a break from his lap duties and probably busy in his North Pole workshop. No one was looking I could have hopped onto this throne but I did not want to get arrested. This end of the mall was particularly quiet.

 This shot was taken at Mayfair mall as we were awaiting for an oil change and decided to walk the mile to the mall- in the pouring rain. They had several similar props. I had to wait until a little fellow was playing peek a boo to get my shot. It would have probably be more entertaining if we had taken a picture of the little guy and myself,

Back at the Bay Center the place was busy with shoppers. This back drop is actually quite large so not much competition when taking a shot. There were a lot of little people behind these trees where they were lined to see Santa.