They spent the afternoon shopping at the 'mall'.
a pedestrian 'mall'
(..) - Thanks, Moe. Drinks all around! What's with the crazy getup, Barn? I got me a part-timejob working as a Santa down at the mall. Wow! Can I do that? I don't know. They're pretty selective. Do you like children? What do you mean? All the time? (..)1989 TvShow: The Simpsons Title: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Season: 1 Episode 1
(..) It's too bright. I oughta-- Flanders. What a big show-off. - Kids, wanna go Christmas shopping? - I do! - All right! The mall! - Go get your money. Tell us, Marge. Where have you been hiding the Christmas money? Oh, I have my secrets. Turn around. (..)1989 TvShow: The Simpsons Title: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Season: 1 Episode 1