How to Be Santa Claus

If you’re asked to be Santa at a Christmas party or decide to surprise your family on Christmas morning, you’re actually taking on a rather significant role – especially for small children. Being Santa Claus is more than throwing on a Santa suit. You’re taking on a full persona.

Don the Apparel

Start with the required apparel. You’ll need a Santa costume – the more elaborate, the better. Be sure you have the red jacket and pants, fur lined hat, black boots and belt. A good belly is a wonderful asset, but can be faked as necessary. If you happen to have a face full of whiskers, you’re a shoo-in, but if not, a fake beard will do. When fully costumed, you should be decked in Santa’s gear from head to toe. Grab a velvet bag full of gifts and you’re ready for the proverbial sleigh.

Take on the Role

Looking like Santa is one thing, but to truly be convincing to small children, or especially entertaining to adults, you must take on the role of Santa and never leave it. Even if you’re suffering from too much eggnog, keep that smile on your face as you Ho-Ho-Ho your way from child to child. Be grand in your gestures and exuberant in your attitude. Your character is one of perpetual happiness and good cheer. Feel it, be it.

Never Falter

If you’re playing the role of Santa for hours on end, it can be easy to lose focus and slip into your normal speech patterns or show a bit too much of that eggnog induced attitude. Grit your teeth and keep up the joyous exterior – you’re bringing light into the hearts and minds of children or at least keeping the party entertaining.

Easy Step By Step

• • Find a high quality Santa Suit
• • Don a bit of extra padding and a fake beard as necessary
• • Put on your happy face and leave it there as long as necessary
• • Never break character or you risk scarring a child for life!

Warnings, Advice, and Suggestions

Before you put on your full Santa gear, stop by the restroom. Sitting around in layers upon layers of clothing with children and even adults hopping onto your lap isn’t the greatest for a full bladder.

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