Preparing for Santa's Visit
I get asked all the time by those hosting the party -
"What do I need to do to make this a Magical Christmas Memory for everyone?"
🪑 Items Required
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Chair without arms – Sofas are fine, but please avoid rocking chairs.
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Glass of water – No alcohol.
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Spacious area – Santa needs room for his big boots!
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Avoid direct heat sources – Fireplaces are lovely but can be too hot for Santa.
🎁 If Santa Is Arriving with Presents
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Santa does not purchase gifts, but he’s happy to arrive with a bag full—just coordinate in advance.
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Make arrangements beforehand to discuss gift logistics.
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Use festive bags—no garbage bags, please! Santa has some Christmas-themed bags available.
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Keep it light—loading bags is part of the visit, so limit the number of gifts.
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One present per person is ideal, including babies to grandparents.
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Store gifts out of sight—garage, patio, or any dry, hidden spot works well.
🎀 If Santa Is Giving Out Presents
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Label gifts clearly with phonetic spellings on sticky notes to help with pronunciation.
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Add a “B” (boy) or “G” (girl) next to each name to avoid mix-ups (e.g., Sam, Samantha, Michel, Michelle).
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Distribute gifts at the end of the visit—once opened, children tend to shift focus to playtime.
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Santa appreciates an assistant, though it’s not required.
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Remove gifts for absent guests ahead of time. If someone is arriving late, set their gift aside.
📚 Book Reading
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Choose 1–2 short stories in advance. Long stories can take up too much time.
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Santa can bring a few books if requested, but please note—they’re heavy!
🚗 Parking Instructions
For House Visits:
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Santa will park far enough away to keep his arrival a surprise.
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If expecting many guests, consider asking a neighbor to lend their driveway.
For Paid Parking:
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Reserve a spot for Santa to avoid delays, especially on weekends.
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Prepay the parking and provide the ticket to Santa at the end of the visit.
🍬 Candy Canes & Goodies
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Santa will not provide treats due to allergy concerns.
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You may supply treats for Santa to hand out—just ensure they’re safe and clearly labeled.
💌 Payment
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Place payment (cash or cheque) in an envelope. You may include a Christmas card signed by everyone.
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Give it discreetly before Santa departs to avoid disappointing children.
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E-transfers are accepted as well.
⏰ Tardiness
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Santa will do his best to arrive on time. If delayed, he’ll contact you at the number provided—keep your phone nearby.
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Please do not call Santa before the scheduled time—he may be busy at another visit.
🍪 Cookies
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If you’d like to offer cookies, Santa will gladly accept! Please place them in a small bag. And thank you!