Columbus Circle has always known how to get festive, but this year it’s leveling up: the mall’s fourth floor is morphing into a full-blown North Pole playground, complete with passport stamps, a Gingerbread Tower race and, yes, an audience with the big guy in red. Passport to Santa lands at The Shops at Columbus Circle from November 15 through December 31 and it’s aiming to be catnip for every kid and grown-up who still gets a little emotional when the tree lights flip on.

This is not your average “sit on Santa’s lap, smile, leave with a candy cane” moment. Guests will spend about two hours hopping through themed “countries” of holiday cheer, collecting stamps in a festive passport along the way. The itinerary includes signing the Naughty or Nice list with Mrs. Claus (be honest), bu

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