What do you imagine Santa wears under his big red coat? Does he wear a vest? Does he wear overalls? Does he wear a puffy renaissance shirt with fun suspenders? Does Santa wear pants, or does he wear breeches with funny, striped socks?
All of us have an image of Santa formed in our minds. Our influences can include art, storybooks, TV, films, and even the wardrobes of our Santa mentors. I’ll talk a little about my own influences. Maybe you’ll find them interesting.
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Portraying Santa begins and ends with the heart. Of course. We all agree. Nevertheless, a good portrayal matters. The details matter. A well-rounded appearance matters (and not only around the cookie zone).
Of course, that begs the question: how does a newbie Santa begin constructing his professional Santa Claus wardrobe? Here are some thoughts.
First of all, after you purchase your suit, try and really focus on the Three B’s: The Beard, the Boots, and the Belt.
The Beard: Get you
Memories are a funny thing. The past—and our own individual memories of it—affects each of us in often-unrealized ways. Who we are is in large part due to our past experiences. Nostalgia for the past affects all of us, to one degree or another.
When I was a little boy, I loved Christmas and Santa Claus. I received a child’s Santa costume for my fourth birthday. It was one of those late ‘90’s hot, sweaty, unlined plush costumes—and I had a blast with it! Funny thing is, I’ve always been a st
I remember it like it was yesterday. The lead up to Christmas 2010 was like any other, except in one respect: our family's Santa Claus passed away a few months previously. All of the children and adults loved him. His name was Dennis, but everyone around town called him Denny. He had been our family's Santa since 1977 (close to forty years). When Denny passed away, the family rushed to find a replacement, although they couldn't find one.
My late mother and grandmother asked me to try it (af
