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Tennessee Santas Disaster Relief for Children Go to Oklahom

Posted by Santa Gervais in Santa Gervais' Blog, 12 June 2013 - - - - - - · 36 views

Tennessee Santas went to Oaklahoma and delivered  more than 500 Toys to Children involve in the Tornatos  in Moore.  I can truly say that the Mission was accomplished and we put a lot of smiles on the childrens faces. We  met and spoke with one of the teachers involved with the school collapse, She covered her children and a wall feel on her and broke her...
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landing gigs seem tougher than keeping them....

Posted by SantaCraig in SantaCraig's Blog, 04 June 2013 - - - - - - · 47 views

I think I am pretty successful as a Santa from a business perspective. In 2013 I managed to land and keep all 130 appearances. While it was a heck of a work load all in all it was well rewarding for me.  I am not sure I ever really want to try and tackle that demanding of a schedule again, but I have a very difficult time turning down opportunities.

So h...
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Creating Your Back Story

Posted by SantaNana in SantaNana's Blog, 03 June 2013 - - - - - - · 40 views

Creating Your Back Story I auditioned for the role of an angel in the Nativity play at school. I didn't get it. I auditioned for Mary; didn't get it. So I made up the character of the sheep who sat next to Baby Jesus.  Nicole Kidman  

Although he started out as pagan as the next demi-god, Nick was eventually converted to Christendom, while I was still firmly embedded in a more m...
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Talent placement agents and how they function.

Posted by Santa Gordon in Santa Gordon's Blog, 26 May 2013 - * * * * - · 123 views

I recently had a chat with another Santa about the Bass Pro Shop and how it had changed. He was unhappy about the deal that is offered through talent placement agents that BPS works through these days. A very familiar refrain came up..."Gina Bacon has taken over and we spoke and she is offering almost a 50% cut in pay and only 5 hours a day"  This seems t...
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To my Christmas family Have a Happy Memorial Day.

Posted by Big Jim Santa in Big Jim Santa's Blog, 25 May 2013 - - - - - - · 44 views

Lets remember the ones who gave there all for the free dooms we so take for granted.
To my brothers and sisters who served THANK YOU !!!

And if you know one who served or have a family member in the Armed Services give them a call or a hug and let them know YOU CARE.

From this Vietnam vet to all who served and is serving YOU MAKE ME PROUD .

And to Clau...
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Ever wonder where Christmas in July came from?

Posted by Santa Brian of SC in Santa Brian of SC's Blog, 14 May 2013 - - - - - - · 83 views

Before the era of the Internet, TV, radio, even before the movies, live performances were the most prevalent medium of professional entertainment in America, and an evening or matinee at the local vaudeville theater was a family treat. Vaudeville shows were the original variety shows, and “variety” was the word. A single show might offer any or all of acr...
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NorthEast Santa Conference

Posted by willwayward in willwayward's Blog, 14 May 2013 - - - - - - · 81 views

I must admit that I was nervous as I drove into the lot at the Irish Village in Yarmouth a couple weeks ago. This was my first outing in my new dream role. After all, this is something that I had always wanted to do. But my heart sank as I saw all those professional Santas in such elaborate garb posing for the group photo. And even though I had an inferio...
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Only 7 more months. I need a few suggestions how to trim my beard.

Posted by Santa-Charlie in Santa-Charlie's Blog, 01 May 2013 - - - - - - · 87 views

There are only 7 months until our scheduled appearance-time!
I am growing "a substantial beard" (length.)  My hair grows STRAIGHT AS A BOARD.  I wonder if I do trim it <-only to shape, how should I help it grow?
My natural hair color is black.  :-(
With my straightness and fullness(?) and color of hair, if I do let it grow, I look like an Iraqui with...
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From Christmas 2012 to Easter

Posted by SantaDon in To be a Better Santa, 07 April 2013 - - - - - - · 121 views

Well, so far I have done the following:

* Let the beard grow (really since about Thanksgiving)
* Obtained real boots, a real belt, some real sleigh bells
* Been sized for a quality real suit (Santa & Co.) which should be done in August
* Had business cards printed for my new Santa persona
* Created an email account just for Santa Don
* Attended the Jim...
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Everyone Should have a Support Group Like This

Posted by Florida Kris Kringle in What the Santa Claus Community and JYW Did/Do for Me, 27 March 2013 - - - - - - · 178 views

I am still what most would consider a "newbie" to portraying Santa Claus. I have had Santa in my heart since I was a young boy, and have always felt it better to give then to receive. In fact, I have spent my whole life supporting charitable organizations and doing good things for others, especially the less...
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The influence of reviews on your performance

Posted by Santa Sandy in Santa Sandy's Blog, 14 March 2013 - - - - - - · 161 views

My December duties fall into two categories. First, daily at a garden centre, where I entertain families to breakfast, then the day in the grotto, and finally afternoon tea with families. In the mornings some schools book the whole restaurant which means I am entertaining up to 120 children at a time. That is exhausting but fun. This (2012) year a number of...
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Caritas food pantry christmas

Posted by Santa Laureate in Santa Laureate's Blog, 13 February 2013 - - - - - - · 192 views



This was fun. Bestemor and I did this for the local food pantry for those who may not be able to afford pictures and toys during this holiday season. Bestemor visited with the families and then brought them up in an orderly fashion. This is one of the charities we volunteer for. I dont think I could have done this without Mrs...
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Getting started

Posted by Santa Kevin B in Santa Kevin B's Blog, 09 February 2013 - - - - - - · 245 views

Well this is my first entry in my blog... I want to try and cronical what I learn as I transform if you will into a true professional Santa. I will start off by saying I am so happy that I found Clausnet the info and help found hear and input by it's members is not only helpful but a wonderful asset. This is a pricless commodity in the Santa community....
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An Old Familiar Feeling

Posted by Santa John in WV in The Life and Times of Santa Claus WV, 02 February 2013 - - - - - - · 211 views

It's funny, but I can still remember the first time I ever put on a beard to perform as Santa Claus.  I was six at the time and my very first beard was made of cotton balls glued to a back made from a white t-shirt.  Mom made a whole suit and beard for my first grade pageant.  The beard had a large rubber band that, when put on, pulled the beard tight...
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My plan for financial success as a professional Santa.

Posted by Chris Capstone in "Santa Claus Unplugged" by Chris Capstone, 30 January 2013 - * * * - - · 287 views

There is no reason why Santa should be restricted to a short period of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  In fact, since there are so many children who are afraid of Santa, I might be able to fix them by exposing them to Santa all year long.  I have some great ideas on this.

First of all, why not have Santa on New Years?  I mean Santa looks like...
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Santa, his wise-cracking 40" elf, and Doug the talking Dog

Posted by SantaKevin24x7 in SantaKevin24x7's Blog, 15 January 2013 - - - - - - · 223 views

I pulled the string and he spoke.  As a young boy growing up in Nebraska, I wrote a
letter to Santa and received my Jerry Mahoney ventriloquist puppet.  I watched the
television shows of the fifties and saw Edger Bergen with Charlie McCarthy, Paul Winchell
with Jerry Mahoney, Sheri Lewis with Lamb Chop, and many other popular ventriloquists on
the Ed...
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I'll Take The Compliment

Posted by Michael Rielly in A Right Jolly Old Elf, 02 January 2013 - - - - - - · 239 views

Yesterday on New Year's Day, my Mrs. Claus and I went out to do a little shopping. There is a very cool country store the next town over. The store is always beautifully decorated but especially at Christmastime.

The owners of this store contacted me in December wanting to know if I was available for a photo shoots. Unfortunately  I was completely...
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Santa Coins

Posted by Santa Piers in Hand Outs, 13 December 2012 - - - - - - · 250 views

One of the many reasons I joined this site was a discussion I had with Santa Fred from Bluemont VA. He told me that some time ago he had coins. One side said naughty and the other nice. I am on the lookout to find the same or similar. A little, small something to hand out to people. That I can just...
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Santa's First Magical Ride: The Musical Opens in Seattle Dec. 7

Posted by Santa Paul Carr in Santa Paul Carr's Blog, 14 November 2012 - - - - - - · 290 views

The World Premier of Santa's First Magical Ride: The Musical opens at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in Seattle on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.  We are so excited!

While this blog will ultimately be about being a better Santa for children, we just have to get that "plug" in first.  The musical is, after...
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Santa comes to Midland, MI

Posted by Santa Paul G in Santa Paul G's Blog, 23 October 2012 - * * * * * · 463 views

I was recently attending the CW Howard Santa School when one evening it came to the attention of the Santas of a family who were in need of some early Christmas Cheer.  The Red Cross had placed a family in the hotel where majority of Santas stay.  They had just lost everything in a fire.  From what I understood...
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