The Christmas Night Shift update brought festive terror to Roblox’s Scary Shawarma Kiosk on December 12, 2025. “Santa”—a creepy customer in red carrying a struggling bag—isn’t bringing presents. Here’s how to identify and handle this dangerous holiday visitor.
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What Is the Anomaly Santa?
The Anomaly Santa appears as one of five new anomalous customers. He greets with “Merry Evening” instead of “Merry Christmas,” has a disturbing face beneath the suit, and carries a bag with something alive trying to escape. Droid Gamers confirms this requires immediate shutter closure.
Anomaly Santa Quick Reference
| Characteristic | Normal Behavior | Anomaly Santa |
|---|---|---|
| Greeting | “Merry Christmas” | “Merry Evening” |
| Face | Cheerful, jolly | Creepy, unsettling |
| Bag Contents | Gifts, toys | Something alive struggling |
| Correct Response | N/A | Close shutters immediately |
How to Identify Anomaly Santa
Visual Cues: Traditional red suit (misleading), disturbing face, large bag that visibly struggles, unnatural body language
Dialogue: “Merry Evening” greeting immediately identifies him as an anomaly
Camera Check: Always use CCTV with night vision before serving. The official Roblox page emphasizes camera checks as essential survival tactics.
Serving Consequences
Serving anomalies adds to your error count. Too many errors fail the Inspector’s weekly evaluation and enable the entity beneath the drinks fridge to emerge.
For more strategies, check our Roblox horror tips and survival guides.
Christmas Update Changes
The December 12 update increased difficulty:
- 30% faster customer movement (less evaluation time)
- Increased fog events (never open during fog)
- Tutorial skip option (new players miss training)
- Winter environment (reduced visibility)
Sportskeeda’s guide confirms these changes raise difficulty significantly.
Survival Tips
- Always check CCTV before serving
- Enable night vision for skinwalkers
- Close shutters when doubtful
- Watch for bag movement
- Listen for “Merry Evening” greeting
FAQs About Anomaly Santa in Scary Shawarma Kiosk
Q1: Can Anomaly Santa appear multiple times in one shift?
Yes! Any anomaly, including Santa, can appear multiple times during a single night shift. Each appearance counts as a separate encounter, so you must remain vigilant throughout your entire shift. Don’t assume you’re safe after encountering him once—stay alert until morning.
Q2: What’s the penalty for accidentally serving Anomaly Santa?
Serving Anomaly Santa adds one error to your performance record. These errors accumulate across encounters and are evaluated during the weekly Inspector visit. Too many errors result in failing the inspection and potentially triggering the bad ending where the entity beneath the drinks fridge emerges.
