Santa Doug

Actual visits may vary slightly depending on how many people attend, how engaged everyone is, and how many questions are asked of Santa. These can also change depending on the event. Adjustments will be made "on the fly". Here are some things you might expect.

1) A special entrance from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
2) Meet and greet the guests in the room.
3) Photo opportunities.
4) "Chair Time" where people can sit with Santa individually (plan 2-3 minutes per child which will help you plan how long you will need Santa).
5) Nice Certificate with Prep & Landing Report (Small Visits Only: Nice Certificate | Prep & Landing Report)
6) Performances such as singing, going over props, storytelling or reading.
7) Handing out gifts (enough gifts to be provided by the client for everyone).
8) A hearty goodbye and magical exit.
9) Some options could include reading Christmas book, telling stories, singing Christmas songs.
10) Faith-based options are available.

For large group settings or corporate events, Santa does offer display options.

🎄 Welcome to the Enchanting World of Santa and Mrs. Claus! 🎄

Step into the magical realm of the North Pole, where the spirit of Christmas comes to life through the delightful presence of Santa and Mrs. Claus. We are not just your ordinary Christmas performers; we are the embodiment of joy, wonder, and timeless enchantment.

In our world, the North Pole isn't just a place on the map; it's a feeling of warmth and love that we bring wherever we go. With a combined experience that spans generations, Santa and Mrs. Claus are your go-to magical duo, ready to sprinkle the magic of Christmas wherever we tread.

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus:

🎅 Santa Claus: With his twinkling eyes, snowy white beard, and a heart as vast as the Arctic, Santa Claus is not just a character; he's a tradition. A real-bearded Santa, he embodies the true essence of Christmas. From home visits that light up little faces to corporate events that bring cheer to the entire office, Santa Claus is here to make your Christmas dreams come true.

🤶 Mrs. Claus: Behind every great man is an even greater woman, and Mrs. Claus is the epitome of grace and kindness. With her endless charm and the spirit of giving, she brings an extra dash of sweetness to every event. Whether it's charming the guests at your corporate gathering or creating magical moments at nonprofit venues, Mrs. Claus spreads love and happiness wherever she goes.

What We Offer:

🎁 Versatility: While Santa and Mrs. Claus typically work together, they are just as enchanting individually. Need just Santa or Mrs. Claus? We’ve got you covered, but you get us together.....WOW what memories can we create!!!

🌟 Professionalism: Rest assured we are a REAL LLC business, we carry performers liability insurance and can provide background checks for your peace of mind.

🎅 Expertise: Both Claus’s are professionally trained Christmas performers (Santa Schools), bringing authenticity and charm to every interaction.

🏡 Specializations: Our expertise lies in a variety of settings, including Home Visits, Corporate Events, Photographer mini-studio shoots, and Non-Profit Venues. We cater to all, spreading joy in every nook and cranny.

🙏 Faith-Based Options: We understand the significance of faith during the holiday season. We offer faith-based options, ensuring everyone can celebrate Christmas in a way that resonates with their beliefs.

👗 Extensive Wardrobe: With an extensive wardrobe, Santa and Mrs. Claus are always dressed to the nines. From traditional attire to contemporary ensembles, they suit every occasion with style.

Why Choose Us:

At the heart of our magical offerings is a genuine love for children. Their laughter, their innocence, and their belief in the extraordinary inspire us every day. We are not just performers; we are believers, custodians of the Christmas spirit, and bringers of endless joy.

Outgoing, jolly, and endlessly fun, Santa and Mrs. Claus are not just characters; they are the embodiment of the Christmas magic you've always dreamed of. So, whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand corporate affair, let us be the ones to add that sprinkle of enchantment to your event.

Photographs are great they capture the moment, but we want to build something even more lasting by creating memories that your children, grandchildren and guests will NEVER forget.

Embrace the spirit of Christmas with us, and let the magic unfold.

🎄✨ Book Santa and Mrs. Claus for an unforgettable Christmas experience! ✨🎄

EVENT TIPS
First event tip is to plan ahead and stay in touch with Santa before the day arrives so your home visit is a guaranteed success. Communication with Santa is key to having a successful visit.

TALK WITH SANTA
This is not my first sleigh ride and I can give you some tips and ideas that can help you. Call me, email me, text me, chat, and make certain to finalize your plans before the season is too busy.

SHARE KEY DETAILS ABOUT EVENT
I will need to know how many people will be there and what ages. Be sure to share the names of the children; Santa will do his best to remember them. You can also introduce them simply, such as, “Santa, this is Suzy who is seven years old, and Michael just turned nine.”

SHARE SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Santa is happy to accommodate special needs for those he visits. He should also know about any language barriers or cultural considerations ahead of time. Santa Doug only speaks English and is not adverse in sign-language.

MAKE SURE SANTA CAN GET IN
If you live in a gated community or have a special entrance in mind, make sure to share access codes and directions ahead of time.

STAY IN COMMUNICATION
Santa needs the cell phone number of someone designated to wait for his text message that he is ready to make his entrance. Your point person should make sure their phone is fully charged, keep an eye on their messages, and be prepared to help if there are any issues.

THINK ABOUT REMINDERS OF SADNESS OR LOSS
If there’s been the passing of a loved one recently or someone is currently stationed overseas, it helps Santa to know, just to avoid touching on issues. And if you have someone missing from the event, Santa could help you record a special message for them.

DON'T FORGET THE ELVES
Does your family participate in “Elf on the Shelf”? Santa loves being “in” on this tradition! But it helps Santa to know the name of those elves and what they have been up (link hidden)serve a spot for Santa’s sleigh (car)
Please have a parking spot available for Santa's sleigh (car). It should be nearby but not in view of the guests.

RESERVE A SPOT FOR SANTA'S SLEIGH
Please have a parking spot available for Santa's sleigh (car). It should be nearby but not in view of the guests.

PETS
If there are any pets who might be over-excited by a big guy in a fur-trimmed red suit, it might be best for them to relax elsewhere, in a closed room.

SEATING
After Santa makes his entrance, he should have a designated place to sit. Santa will need a sturdy chair without arms. A straight-backed dining chair will work fine. Leave a bit of room behind the chair for family photos if possible. Often a dining room table chair will work just fine, and you can dress it up with a pretty Christmas blanket. Forest green or dark blue looks great in photos!

GRAND ENTRANCE
It is always special for Santa Claus to make a grand entrance. Plan for your guests to arrive before Santa. Santa will contact you 5-10 minutes prior to his arrival. Be prepared for your guests to all gather around and take photos of the grand entrance.

WHERE TO PUT SANTA's CHAIR
We recommend putting it near the Christmas tree or someplace well-lit with a festive background. Avoid putting Santa near the roaring fireplace; he’s already very warm. Photos can still be taken in front of a fireplace later. Keeping the house a little cooler is great for Ol’ St. Nick. Avoid putting him in front of lots of glass because you’ll get flash bounce and glare in your photos. Arrange the chair so the kids can sit down in front of him.

BACKGROUND NOISE
A Christmas performance is for the everyone. When the music is blaring or the crowd is loud and rowdy, some of the magic will be lost if Santa can’t be heard. While Santa is there, have everybody join in and have your revelers tone it down until Santa heads for the sleigh.

PASSING OUT GIFTS
Presents are one of the biggest part of Christmas, that is besides our ultimate gift of Jesus Christ! The man in big red suit is a pro at gift-giving, but there are a few things you can do to help him out...

MAKE SURE SANTA CAN FIND YOUR GIFTS
Put your presents in a large plastic trash bag marked with a bright ribbon. Make sure it’s easily accessible and able to be lifted into Santa’s bag. If there are lots of presents or they are extremely heavy, get some elf hats and have a few helpers meet Santa outside. Remember, if you cannot carry all the gifts at once, it might be hard to have Santa carry all of them at the same time, too. Santa does have two Santa Bags.

DON'T COUNT ON LABELS
Write the name clearly in large print with a marker directly onto the wrapping paper. Labels usually fall off in Santa’s bag. If this is a group gathering, make certain you can distinguish between people with the same name. If the names might be challenging, have someone help Santa with the pronunciations. Having someone help Santa read the names would be best.

HAVE BACKUP GIFTS
If this event includes many families, have a few small backup gifts just in case someone did not get the word. Stuffed animals and gift cards work well. You could even pass them over saying, “Oh, Santa, you dropped these.”

DECIDE HOW TO OPEN GIFTS
Of course, you can just hand them out and open them. Little kids will often just do this anyway. But another fun way is called a “Countdown and Out.” Santa hands out the presents, but everyone waits to open them until Santa is leaving. Santa starts the countdown, saying, “5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Merry Christmas!” Then the paper flies! The advantage is that Santa leaves on a high point, and no one tries to follow him out to see the reindeer. In fact, assign someone to make sure the kids don’t follow him outside.

TAKING PHOTOS
Meeting Santa always needs photographic evidence, so make sure you’re ready for this important task. Don’t want the pressure on you? Hire a photographer instead! Either way you need to be prepared for people taking photos. Everybody wants a photo with Santa.

CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES
Have all your cameras and smartphones ready, fully charged, connected to wi-fi, and prepared before the event begins.

PREP AREA FOR PHOTOS
If Santa will be seated for photos try to avoid “back lit” background areas for your pictures such as a window (during the day) or a plain white wall these backgrounds are so bright they will result in Santa’s face and his visitors face to be darkened or in a shadow. A Christmas Tree always makes for a pretty background.

TAKE PHOTOS FIRST
Try to get the photos done early in the event. You’ll have time to get everything you want and folks are still fresh with the wonder of the visit. Then you can relax and just visit!

PHOTOS WITH PETS
Santa is usually good with pets, but if you want photos with pets, there should be a lap blanket and plenty of advanced notice. If Santa has to visit someone else that day who is allergic to pets, he might not be able to hold your pet for the photo. Instead, he will ask you to hold them and stand or sit nearby.

SANTA LEAVING (Following Santa Out)
When it comes time for Santa to depart it is not unusual for children to want to follow Santa out. Often they want to see the sleigh and reindeer. Be ready to have a distraction to pull the kids away. Often if gifts are given Santa will have all the children open the gifts at the same time with a count-down and Santa will leave on a high note during that time.

SANTA REMINDERS:
~ Santa is not likely to tell children they are on the naughty list, even if you ask him to.
~ Santa is not likely to eat or drink, beyond a few nibbles or sips. A bottle of water is always welcome. However, it might be difficult to keep a beard pristine and white gloves stain easily.
~ Please no smoking – Santa would prefer to not be around smoke as it makes his suit smell, and would require dry-cleaning fees.

LARGE PARTIES OR LONG EVENTS:
Depending on how long the visit is, Santa might need a couple of breaks. Probably 10 minutes. Please predetermine a quiet place where Santa can change out of his heavy coat, possibly some cool water and a restroom away from the public. Have a helper, someone assigned to control the line and crowd.
It is really appreciated if Santa’s helper would check the children’s hands and faces for sticky or messy areas. Please provide some wipes to help with this task.

~ Santa will not accept any drink that is alcoholic. Remember, he has to drive the sleigh.