STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- What did the Staten Island Mall dress up as for Halloween? Christmas.

The New Springville shopping hub is already oozing Christmas spirit with gigantic trees positioned inside at the Center Court and outside in The Plaza.

Theyre not holiday trees, said James Easley, the Malls senior general manager. "Theyre Christmas trees.

And jolly old St. Nick is just a day away from returning to his digs at the Mall to take pictures with fans starting Friday.

Folks also can expect an extra dose of the holiday season to be sprinkled throughout the dining area, Easley said.

The Staten Island Mall's outdoor Christmas tree, seen here by The Plaza (near Shake Shack).

On the morning of Saturday, Nov. 16, the Mall will bloom into peak holiday mode with its annual Santa arrival parade. Easley said the event will begin before the shopping sites 10 a.m. opening to allow families to easily navigate the New Springville complex, but no official time has been set.

This event has become so popular that we decided to give Santa free rein of the Mall on a Saturday morning so he can spread the magic dust around and light up the tree, Easley wrote in an email to the Advance.

The Mall is no stranger to jumping into the holiday spirit: Last year, the Christmas trees were up by Oct. 21.

SILive.com staffer Victoria Priola stopped by the Mall on Wednesday evening to check out the sights. You can watch her Facebook Live below, with a friendly warning: Guys, dont get triggered. But Santas workshop is up.

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