Having Santa Claus and his Elves grace your Christmas event is a brilliant idea. He and his merry, magical crew can turn any frown into a smile. Kids will surely be in high-spirits as they accept gifts from the Spirit of Christmas himself. They bring in the holiday spirit and festive cheer to any party.
If you’re planning to hire Santa and elves, here are some tips to help you book Kris Kringle for your upcoming Yuletide event.
Plan ahead
October to January is considered as the peak season for Santa and he’s usually booked three months in advance. Finding a Santa Claus for hire requires you to plan ahead. Send your enquiries as early as August or miss the opportunity to have him and his elves in your event.
Find the “Right” St. Nick
Aside from planning ahead, it’s also important to find the right St. Nick and his elves. First, they should look the part, especially for Santa Claus. He should have natural features such as a long beard, a big belly, and a hearty laugh. His elves should be both jolly and amicable, especially towards the children. They shouldn’t just look the part; Santa and his elves should also sing and tell captivating stories to delight the children. It’s also important to choose professionals who believe that they’re Santa Claus and elves and stay in character during the event.
Talk to Santa and His Elves
After picking the right Santa Claus and elves for the event, talk to them and ask questions. What type of attire will they wear? Can they play musical instruments or sing in chorus? Is Santa good at telling stories to children? Do the elves have special talents such as performing magic tricks or dancing? How long will they stay during the event? You can never ask too many questions. It’s important to ask these questions upfront before finalising any decisions.
Choose Professionals with a Big Heart for the Kids
The heart of any Christmas event are the children. Santa and his elves should show love for all Christmas things and express their joy when around the children. Consider how the kids and your guests perceive Santa to be. Can Santa and his helpers act as they were from the North Pole and visited your event to bring Christmas joy to everyone? Start by talking to the Santa and elf actors about the guests and the children’s expectations so they can personalise their visit. Ask them to pose for photos, distribute presents, tell stories, sing Christmas carols, and hear the kids’ wishes. They can make your event a magical experience to remember.
Remember that Christmas is about making wonderful memories, bringing delight to kids, and bringing out the inner child in everyone. Let Fly By Fun help you with your Santa Claus character rental needs with our team of handpicked entertainers in their beautiful costumes. We can assure you that your next Christmas event will be in good hands. Send your enquires today!
