Gracie Lynn Wilson didn't want Santa Claus to eat by himself ... nearby table looked familiar -- the flowing white beard, red suspenders and glasses. So Gracie Lynn approached.

The magic of seeing Santa Claus in the Central Valley is a cherished ... Santa and his gray beard and suspenders will be at the Visalia Mall from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily in the Fashion Court ...

When Americans catch a glimpse of Santa Claus — whether in movies or at a shopping mall — he usually looks the same. He's rotund, sporting a long white beard and a fluffy red-and-white hat.