{"id":20751,"date":"2018-11-09T13:25:31","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T19:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=20751"},"modified":"2025-12-03T10:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T16:00:10","slug":"home-visit-from-santa-claus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/home-visit-from-santa-claus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Have a Smooth Home Visit from Santa Claus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on December 3, 2025<\/p><br>\n<p>Now that Christmas is around the corner, lots of families are booking jolly ol\u2019 Saint Nick for surprise home visits. We heard from one of our favorite Santas\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/santa_true_westlake_village\">Santa True<\/a>\u2014who gave us plenty of tips to help your home visit go off without a hitch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>While this article focuses on Santa as our example, there are wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Mrs-Claus\">Mrs. Clauses<\/a> and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/holiday-entertainment\">holiday entertainers<\/a> who also do home visits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-from-your-visit-from-santa-claus\">What to expect from your visit from Santa Claus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every home visit is different, but here are some things you might expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A special entrance from Santa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet and greet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cChair time\u201d when kids (and adults!) can sit with Santa individually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Q and As with Santa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performances such as singing, storytelling, or reading <em>The Night Before Christmas<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handing out gifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hearty goodbye and magical exit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/santa_true_westlake_village\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"568\" data-attachment-id=\"20760\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/home-visit-from-santa-claus\/58391b16cf904\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/58391b16cf904.jpeg?fit=850%2C568&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"850,568\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"58391b16cf904\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Book Santa True to visit your family! Find him on GigSalad.com.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/58391b16cf904.jpeg?fit=850%2C568&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/58391b16cf904.jpeg?resize=850%2C568&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Book a Santa on GigSalad\" class=\"wp-image-20760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/58391b16cf904.jpeg?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/58391b16cf904.jpeg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/58391b16cf904.jpeg?resize=450%2C301&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/58391b16cf904.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Book Santa True to visit your family this Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf85 <strong>You might find this helpful: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-a-santa-claus\/\">How to Hire a Santa Claus for Your Holiday Event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-your-visit-from-santa-claus\">Before your visit from Santa Claus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan ahead and stay in touch with Santa before the day arrives so your home visit is a guaranteed success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk with your performer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&#8217;t their first sleigh ride, and they often have a wealth of tips and ideas that can help you. Every performer approaches events differently, and you will also have special things in mind. Call them, chat, and make certain to finalize your plans before the season is too busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share key details about the event&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your performer will need to know how many people will be there and their ages. Be sure to share the names of the children \u2014 Santa will do his best to remember them. You can also introduce them simply, such as,&nbsp;\u201cSanta, this is Suzy, who is seven years old, and Michael just turned nine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inform-about-special-considerations\">Inform about special considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa is happy to accommodate special needs for those he visits. He should also know about any language barriers or cultural considerations ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make sure Santa can get in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in a gated community or have a special entrance in mind, make sure to share access codes and directions ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay in communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa needs the cell phone number of someone designated to wait for his text message when he is ready to make his entrance. Your point person should ensure their phone is fully charged, keep an eye on their messages, and be prepared to help with any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think about reminders of sadness or loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a loved one has recently passed or someone is currently stationed overseas, it helps Santa to know to avoid touching on sensitive issues. And if someone is missing from the event, Santa could help you record a special message for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t forget the elves!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your family participate in &#8220;Elf on the Shelf&#8221;?&nbsp;Santa loves being &#8220;in&#8221; on this tradition! But it helps Santa to know the names of those elves and what they have been up to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LMTCreativeGifts?section_id=18102860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1079\" data-attachment-id=\"26728\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/home-visit-from-santa-claus\/santa-sack-lmt-creative\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/santa-sack-lmt-creative.jpg?fit=1191%2C1098&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1191,1098\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"santa-sack-lmt-creative\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/santa-sack-lmt-creative.jpg?fit=1191%2C1098&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/santa-sack-lmt-creative.jpg?resize=1170%2C1079&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Order a personalize Santa Sack for your Santa home visit\" class=\"wp-image-26728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/santa-sack-lmt-creative.jpg?w=1191&amp;ssl=1 1191w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/santa-sack-lmt-creative.jpg?resize=768%2C708&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Order a personalized Santa Sack\u00ae from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LMTCreativeGifts?section_id=18102860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LMT Creative Gifts<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparing-for-the-day-of-your-visit-from-santa-claus\">Preparing for the day of your visit from Santa Claus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several things to consider as you get your home ready for Santa on the day of your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reserve a spot for Santa&#8217;s sleigh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking is important, especially if it&#8217;s limited (or your house is on a hill). Ask your Santa if they need a space reserved for them. One great method is to have someone park in Santa\u2019s spot, then pull the car out right before he arrives and leave a sign that says \u201cReserved for Santa.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare your seating arrangements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After Santa makes his entrance, he should have a designated place to sit. The best kind of chair for Santa is a strong one, preferably with a straight back and without arms. Santa needs his feet flat on the floor when he has someone in his lap. Often, a dining room table chair will work just fine, and you can dress it up with a pretty Christmas blanket. Forest green or dark blue looks great in photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-place-santa-s-chair\">Place Santa\u2019s chair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend putting Santa&#8217;s chair near the Christmas tree or someplace well-lit with a festive background. Avoid putting Santa near the roaring fireplace; he\u2019s already very warm. Keeping the house a little cooler is great for Ol&#8217; St. Nick. Avoid putting him in front of lots of glass because you\u2019ll get flash bounce and glare in your photos. Arrange the chair so the kids can sit down in front of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-background-noise\">Consider background noise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Christmas performance is for the whole family. When the music is blaring or the crowd is loud and rowdy, some of the magic will be lost if Santa can\u2019t be heard. While Santa is there, have everybody join in and have your revelers tone it down until Santa heads for the sleigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have your payment ready<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you arranged your Santa visit with a split payment (a deposit paid earlier with the remainder due at the time of the visit) or if you want to give Santa a holiday tip, the best method is to have the payment and\/or tip in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mixbook.com\/cards\/christmas-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas card<\/a> and envelope at the front door, ready to hand to Santa when he comes in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Santa-Claus\">book a Santa Claus on GigSalad<\/a>, you&#8217;ll pay the entire balance upfront, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about paying anything (except a tip, if desired) on the day of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-during-your-visit-from-santa-claus\">During your visit from Santa Claus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parties can always get a little hectic, so follow these tips to stay on track and keep your guests happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be a friendly host<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduce Santa to both kids and adults; Christmas is for the kid in all of us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help Santa stay on time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa may have other families to visit, so be mindful of his dedicated time with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assist with the details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand that Santa won\u2019t be able to memorize every name. If you have a tradition, like a special cookie, nicknames, or customs, let your Santa know in advance and again at the event. Maybe remind him \u201cof that time Santa brought something special\u201d if this would be meaningful to the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encourage participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be upbeat and get everyone to join in on songs, stories, and other activities. If you show enthusiasm, others will too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coordinate the kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As cute as it might be, sometimes it\u2019s best not to put all the kids together. The younger, squirmier kiddos should stay in their parents&#8217; laps. If a child is having a meltdown, have someone assigned to help them go somewhere where they can calm down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be flexible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that all performances have unique pacing and rhythm based on your guests and home atmosphere. Be flexible and allow the timing to flow naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/santa_true_westlake_village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"602\" data-attachment-id=\"20759\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/home-visit-from-santa-claus\/5ba2c326a53a9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5ba2c326a53a9.jpg?fit=850%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"850,602\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"5ba2c326a53a9\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Santa True brings out the kid in all of us! &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5ba2c326a53a9.jpg?fit=850%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5ba2c326a53a9.jpg?resize=850%2C602&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Book Santa for a home visit!\" class=\"wp-image-20759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5ba2c326a53a9.jpg?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5ba2c326a53a9.jpg?resize=150%2C106&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5ba2c326a53a9.jpg?resize=450%2C319&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5ba2c326a53a9.jpg?resize=768%2C544&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Santa True brings out the kid in all of us!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-passing-out-gifts\">Passing out gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Presents are the biggest part of Christmas! The big man in red is a pro at gift-giving, but there are a few things you can do to help him out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make sure Santa can find your gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Put your presents in a large plastic trash bag marked with a bright ribbon. Make sure it&#8217;s easily accessible and can be lifted into Santa&#8217;s bag. If there are lots of presents or they are extremely heavy, get some elf hats and have a few helpers meet Santa outside. Remember, if you cannot carry all the gifts at once, it might be hard to have Santa carry all of them at the same time, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t count on labels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Write the name clearly in large print with a marker directly onto the wrapping paper. Labels usually fall off in Santa\u2019s bag. If this is a group gathering, make certain you can distinguish between people with the same name. If the names might be challenging, have someone help Santa with the pronunciations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have backup gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If this event includes many families, have a few small backup gifts just in case someone did not get the word. Stuffed animals and gift cards work well. You could even pass them over, saying, \u201cOh, Santa, you dropped these.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decide how to open gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can just hand them out and open them. Little kids will often just do this anyway. But another fun way is called a \u201cCountdown and Out.\u201d Santa hands out the presents, but everyone waits to open them until Santa leaves. Santa starts the countdown, saying, \u201c5, 4, 3, 2, 1&#8230; Merry Christmas!\u201d Then the paper flies! The advantage is that Santa leaves at a high point, and no one tries to follow him out to see the reindeer. In fact, assign someone to make sure the kids don\u2019t follow him outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf81 <strong>You might<\/strong> <strong>also like this blog post: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/christmas-gift-exchange-ideas\/\">Unwrap the Fun with These Christmas Gift Exchange Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taking-photos-with-santa-claus\">Taking photos with Santa Claus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting Santa always needs photographic evidence, so be sure you&#8217;re ready for this important task. Don&#8217;t want the pressure on you? Hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Event-Photographer\">photographer<\/a> instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charge your batteries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have all your cameras and smartphones ready, fully charged, connected to Wi-Fi, and prepared before the event begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take photos first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to get the photos done early in the event. You&#8217;ll have time to get everything you want and folks are still fresh with the wonder of the visit. Then you can relax and just visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos with pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa is usually good with animals, but there should be a lap blanket and plenty of advanced notice if you want photos with pets. If Santa has to visit someone else that day who is allergic to pets, he might not be able to hold your furry friend for the photo. 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