Santa Skipper

The tinkling of reindeer bells on boots and a sudden "Ho, Ho, Ho!" suddenly announce the arrival of Santa Claus, followed by his hearty "MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!" and a giant wave to everyone in the room.
Santa, with his red bag of presents, will then make his way to the appointed chair and settle in with a jolly chuckle.
As each child or group comes to visit with Santa, he purposefully dedicates time, with each child, to say how good it is to see them again, to exclaim about how big they've grown, and to ask about their year and what they would like for Christmas. (This is a very special candid photos opportunity.) Santa will then suggest that a formal picture be taken with the child/children; and will then always follow by also encouraging a "Family Picture."
Santa employs special techniques for photo ops with infants & toddlers and also for those a bit fearful of seeing "The Big Guy," up close, for the first time.

Elevate your event with the addition of Mrs Claus, who enhances the Grand Entrance and adds a special sense of magic, grandeur, and authenticity to the arrival of Santa Claus. Mrs Claus can join in family portraits, but also meets with the children at the head of the line, to build excitement and to help set those, a bit hesitant, at ease. (This is another special, candid photos opportunity.)
After having spent special time with and taken photos with all interested, Santa & Mrs Claus make a Grand Exit through the room, ending with a "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!"

Tracy (Santa Skipper) and Lorraine (Mrs Claus Rainy) Dotson are retirees, who moved to The Villages, from Asheville, NC in the Fall of 2022. They are the parents of three adult sons (living in Asheville), met in high school, and have been married since 1979.
Santa Skipper debuted in Western NC in 2022 and in Central Florida in 2023.
Mrs Claus Rainy debuted in 2025.

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