Home Visits
Here's an idea of what happens in a home visit.
(Actual visits may vary slightly depending on how many people attend, how engaged everyone is, and how many questions are asked of Santa. Adjustments are made "on the fly" to keep the visit within the time booked by the client.)
SANTA ARRIVES
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In a normal home visit, I typically enter the home and greet everyone there. I talk a little about taking time off from the North Pole to visit with everyone.
DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS
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Then I'll talk about Christmas coming soon, how many days it is until Christmas, and all of the excitement that comes with it.
STORIES FROM THE NORTH POLE
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Next I usually share some stories from the North Pole about the elves and reindeer. These stories are unique and engage everyone
NAUGHTY OR NICE?
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Next I talk about the Naughty list and the Nice list. I have an app on my iPad that "scans fingerprints (it doesn't really scan them, it just looks like it) and connects to the North Pole database to see if each person is on the nice list." Of course all the kids are always on the nice list but one or two of the adults might not be. The kids always get a big kick out of that.
READ A STORY
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Next I'll read a story. I have several to choose from. Some people like the tradition of reading a Christmas story. Others choose to skip this in favor of unique Stories from the North Pole as described above. Time permitting, both options can be done within the same home visit. See the list of book options below.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
The traditional holiday favorite by Clement C. Moore.
Captain Bling's Christmas Plunder
An exciting pirate Christmas adventure that starts off with the pirates on the naughty list but redeeming themselves by helping Santa.
Are You Grumpy Santa?
Santa is having a bad day but it gets much better when someone does something nice for him.
If Mice Pulled the Sleigh
In this whimsical and imaginative Christmas tale, the author explores the challenges and antics of mice, cats, dogs, ducks, snakes, or elephants attempting to pull Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do.
All is Bright
Join Mary and Joseph on their journey that first Christmas night, witness the wonder of Jesus' birth, and celebrate with the shepherds and angels as they greet the newborn child.
The First Christmas Night
This beautifully illustrated picture book features a lyrical retelling of the birth of Christ, written in the style of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas."
Santa's Favorite Story
A faith-based story that will help you discover the true meaning of the holidays as Santa Claus retells the story of the first Christmas.
CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS
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Next, Santa loves to have the children sit on his lap and share all of the things they would like to have for Christmas. This is a great time for Santa to have some one-on-one time with each child.
PICTURES GALORE
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And of course, Santa is available for all of the pictures you want - individual pictures, group pictures, silly pictures, etc.
SANTA'S TOY BAG
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If you have presents that you would like to have Santa deliver to your children and family, I am happy to do so.
TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
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Of course, there's lots to do at the North Pole so Santa can't stay long. The typical visit usually takes about 45 minutes, depending on how many people attend and how interactive everyone is. I can stretch longer if necessary.
* FAITH BASED OPTIONS
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If you and your family are interested in faith based options, I have a few to choose from.
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I have three great books that each tell the story of Jesus' birth.
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I can also talk about some of the spiritual symbolism in the Candy Cane.
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