A great Santa impersonation is a useful skill: you can thrill your young children on Christmas Eve, earn extra money to buy gifts by working as Santa in a mall, offer your services as a Salvation Army bell ringer, or be the life of your next office holiday party. Playing one of the most famous white-bearded men in history can be a daunting prospect, but with the right tools and preparation, you can play the part of a convincing Santa Claus this holiday season.
This is what you need to play Santa Claus realistically:
A Great Costume No one is going to believe you’re the real deal if you don’t dress accordingly. Many of us can still picture that inebriated guy staggering in the snow sporting a red turtleneck, a messy, springy beard and a can of beer, yelling “Ho ho ho!” at the top of his lungs. He is not a convincing Santa.
Instead, stock up on the following:
– A professional Santa suit, preferably one with shiny buttons, furry white trim, and a matching hat.
– Standard Santa accessories, such as the mandatory wide black belt and buckled boots. White gloves and small, square glasses are also a nice touch.
– Jingle bells and a toy sack full of gifts are also appreciated by the little ones.
Now that you’re dressed for the occasion, what else do you need?
The Proper Laughter Shouting “Ho, ho, ho” is actually not a prerequisite for those who want to play Santa Claus. It’s actually much more convincing if you’ve mastered the art of the laugh. A good contagious laugh goes much further than a forced bark.
Also, remember that Santa Claus is a good-natured guy and probably doesn’t walk around with a scowl very often. So while you’re in that Santa costume, keep smiling, Kris Kringle. This brings us to our last, but most important topic:
The Santa Pose To avoid being viewed with suspicion by your audience, it’s important to put on the right persona. Instead of feeling irritated by the enormity of the role you’re preparing to play, take a few minutes to capture the holiday spirit. Think about why you’re playing Santa in the first place: the high-octane excitement of the kids you’ll be performing for, or the extra money you’ll provide to charities in need. Once you remember the point of your performance, it becomes much easier to get into character.
Next, you should develop an air of mystery, especially if you’re going to show up at a family gathering. You’re playing the role of a man who inexplicably breaks into homes once a year, without setting off the burglar alarm, alerting the family dog, or even being slowed down by the fact that the home’s chimney leads to forced air. . oven and not a fireplace. The trick to mastering this important feature is stealth. Find a likely location for a wardrobe change, and in the meantime, prepare a cover story for your absence. If it’s safe and you won’t be slipping off a snowy roof, consider sneaking out a window and respawning in another room. Again, cover your bases by making sure there are no boarded up windows or other obstacles to your plan.
You can also just slip into a room when no one is looking and just watch for a moment. Let everyone notice you and wonder when you appeared, and then leave in the same subtle way.
Playing Santa Claus can be one of the most rewarding hobbies you can have. Plus, if you do it right, portraying the legendary Kris Kringle in a sincere and believable way, you’ll find your skills are in high demand during the holiday season.
