(top) Second grader, Alberto Arrazola, 7, tells Santa Claus that he wants  a pair of sneakers for Christmas during the Salvation Army's 24th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree at Sears on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Alberto bought the brand new sneakers during the shopping spree on Tuesday. (center) Santa Monica Police Lieutenant, Dan Salerno helps third-grader Alejandro Gonzalez, 8, buy shoes during the shopping spree. (above) The SAMOHI Holiday Carolers sing at the event. Each child received $100 to spend on brand new clothes during the shopping spree at the Sears in Santa Monica. Volunteers from The Salvation Army Santa Monica Corps Community Center's Advisory Board, service clubs, businesses, and near-by schoolsl escorted and assist each child as they made their selections and purchases.Santa Claus, though not shopping, visited with the children while the SAMOHI (Santa Monica High School) Madrigal singers fill the air with the sounds of holiday music.