santa, to love or hate, that is the question...

Just a guess, but I think he places Santa in the dislike category.  Or maybe he was just embarrassed by the mess all down his shirt.

 Yeah, he pretty much had his fingers nervously placed in his mouth the entire time the red man was in sight. 

 And by her body posture, folding her arms to prove she is a good kid, this little gal LOVES that jolly old man.  It never hurts to try to make a last effort and impress Santa.