It seems the Mahomes family has a budding “Santa-phobe” in their midst, and it’s none other than their two-year-old son, Bronze! Brittany Mahomes recently took to Instagram to share a hilariously awkward moment from their latest holiday photoshoot.

In the first photo, Bronze was sporting a bright smile. However, Brittany made it very clear that it was temporary, as as soon as the cheerful elf came closer, things would change for the worse. “A perfect picture of how the Santa pictures did not go…” Brittany captioned the post, summing up her son’s discomfort.

In a follow-up snap, however, Bronze was all smiles-once Santa was out of the picture. “Of course, he was smiley and in a great mood once he wasn’t close to Santa,” Brittany wrote, showcasing her son’s instant mood shift.

This isn’t Bronze’s first brush with Santa-induced dread. In fact, his aversion to the jolly old man has been a recurring theme since his infancy.

Sterling and Bronze united in their hatred of Santa

Back in December 2022, when he was just one month old, Brittany revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Bronze’s fear of Santa was so intense he refused to sleep, worried about the mythical figure’s impending arrival.

“Bronze last night told me Santa was coming so he didn’t wanna sleep,”Patrick Mahomes’ wife had shared, giving fans an early glimpse of her son’s skepticism toward the holiday icon.

And it turns out, Bronze isn’t alone. His older sister, Sterling Skye, also seems to share the same anti-Santa sentiment. In a family photo from December 2023, Patrick and Brittany radiated joy sitting with Santa, but their kids were a different story.

Both Sterling and Bronze wore stiff, uneasy expressions, making it clear they weren’t thrilled about sharing space with the festive figure.

Bronze last night told me Santa was coming so he didn’t wanna sleep🙂

— Brittany Mahomes (@BrittanyLynne) December 25, 2022

It is a normal reaction in children

While some might find the Mahomes kids’ reaction puzzling, experts say it’s entirely normal. According to Mercedes Samudio, a licensed social worker and parenting coach, children can find Santa’s mythical omnipresence unsettling. The “good kid/bad kid” narrative and the pressure of being judged can overwhelm young minds, leading to fear.

As the Mahomes family navigates another holiday season, one thing is certain: Santa photos will remain an unpredictable adventure in their household.

Merry Christmas from the Mahomes💚🎄 @PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/tV3rhuA15E

— Brittany Mahomes (@BrittanyLynne) December 25, 2022