Mrs. Claus likes everything perfect. Here are some ideas...

Of course, Santa loves to make a grand entrance!,  Some children like the anticipation of Santa’s visit and some like to be surprised! Either way, let Santa know ahead of time.

The excitement can be overwhelming and sometimes children may even cry.  Directing their attention to Mrs. Claus helps them to be unafraid.  Later, they may warm up to Santa or they may be more comfortable staying with me. We do not wish for any child to be afraid or cry.

Santa and I have so much fun we sometimes forget that Santa needs to return to the Workshop to make more toys.  Neither of us owns a watch, so please help us by watching the time. 

YOUR CHILD'S SPECIAL TIME WITH US

...and our special time with them!

Santa and I love to visit with each child. 

When your child first sits with us, we ask that the parents allow this special time for your child to interact directly with us. These few moments also allow me to fuss a bit with their hair and straighten their clothes for the pictures. This is also the time for those magical photos of your child and us sharing smiles with each other.

This all helps the children, and the parents, to relax. The photo opportunities are amazing. Then Santa will ask for their Christmas wishes. 

After hearing each child's Christmas wishes, Santa will invite everyone to smile and look directly at the camera for the "Perfect Christmas Picture!"

Keep taking pictures, and/or videos, the entire time!

CHAIRS FOR SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS

Big comfy chairs just put Santa to sleep! The best are two simple, straight-back chairs with no arms. Even folding chairs work well. Santa sits to my left. We usually bring two simple, Christmas-red seat cushions. Place another chair to my right and I will drape my cape over the back, place my

cape and my muff on the seat, and if there are candy canes, they can set there also! 

GATHERING TOGETHER

Before the children have their very special, personal time with Santa and myself, I will invite the children to gather in front of us. Then we sing some of Santa's favorite songs, "Jingle Bells" and "Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer". And if there is time, we will answer all the many questions that only a child's imagination can contemplate.   

Santa always enjoys reading his favorite story, “T’was the Night Before Christmas.”  He loves to show the beautiful illustrations from the book I gave him one Christmas. Sometimes I will read a very special letter written by a little girl a very long time ago, “Yes Virginia, There is A Santa Claus.” 

Then Santa will invite each child to tell Santa their Christmas wishes. He never promises specific gifts, but he always promises each child a very special Christmas surprise.

Sometimes, there are presents that cannot wait until Christmas morning. Santa and I will hand out those presents and each child opens them while sitting with us. Photos from these moments are lifetime treasures. Talk with Santa before our visit about bringing those gifts for the children to open during our visit.