* Santa's suit is very warm and the event location should be cool and comfortable; 65 -70 degrees, with a fan.
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When parking is at a minimum, please reserve a special parking place for Santa,
close as possible to event; have some fun and put a sign out "Reserved
for Santa!"
* Santa can carry in one bag of presents for children or guests; well labeled, if requested.
* Santa will call close to his arrival. Get everyone together, and have someone outside to meet Santa.
* Santa does not need to come in the front door, creative entrances are fun and encouraged. (Santa is not an athlete.)
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Get everyone together before Santa enters. Santa will only be there
for a set amount of time. If everyone is scattered around the house or
office, you lose valuable time.
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Provide a sturdy chair for Santa to sit in. Folding chairs and low
chairs are not good. Santa LOVES a chair that is sturdy and stable to
support him and a child on each knee; commonly a straight-back dining
chair, as Santa likes to sit-up or on the edge of the chair. Pre-place
chair near your Christmas tree or in a holiday setting.
* An adult must be present at all times to manage children. Santa does not discipline.
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Think about photos with everyone. Yup teenagers, and even grandparents will shy
away. Santa can stand up for photos. Wait until Santa asks Grandpa or
the boss if he's been a good boy!
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If there is a balance or payment due to Santa, place it inside a
Christmas card or envelope. This is most appropriate. Handing cash or
check to Santa when seen by others takes away from the magic of the experience.