I am a real-bearded Santa Claus for all your private and company events! I have 40+ years/excellent. References are available on request.
For the past 10 years, I have been doing commercial work, i.e., mall Santa for photography company, Great Mall Mipitas, Capitola Mall, and Hilltop Mall Richmond to name a few!
For private and home events, I like to meet with the host before entrance as I request a list of names that will sit with Santa as they will sit, usually oldest to the youngest; I like to know something of the child, bad or good; if a child is doing good, let Santa compliment the child; if the child has a problem, let Santa help; i.e., a 4-year-old girl refused to use potty chair; Santa told her it was time to grow up and Santa really wanted her to be out of her diaper when he returned Xmas eve. I was told later that when I left, she, on her own, went upstairs to the closet, got the potty chair out, placed it in the bath room, took off the diaper, used the chair, put her training pants on and never wore a diaper again! The power of Santa Claus is awesome!
Also, I get whatever gifts for the children; I ask that you not give them anything related to a gift they're getting on Xmas morning, i.e., if getting a bike don't give them a headlight! I give each child their gift as I stand them off my lap, usually up to 5 minutes with Santa. I do talk to the child, while privately paying attention to cameras! I ask them not to open their gifts until all have their presents; while they are opening them, Santa makes a quiet departure!
When Santa arrives for the visit, your whole street will know as I come ringing my bells, talking to Rudolph, looking for the children in the house (names on list). I also have the traditional candy cane for each! Limit is usually 4-6 children. For company parties, it depends on how many children, but each child gets a few minutes with Santa and pictures! I recommend the same gift for boys and same gift for girls; whoever brings the child to Santa provides the name! Private or company, Santa is very warm under that suite. I try to limit in home to 15-45 minutes as I will start sweating and make up runs, my beard is very real and I will allow touching but no pulling; that hurts! For company parties, if there are 20 or more to sit, I will ask for a freshen-up break after 10! Santa Claus is a fun way to make Xmas personal for your child and families; children are only young once; make the best of it!
