Category: Santa Claus

COVID-19 Sparks Santa Shortage

December 17, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—With Christmas just a week away, some children may have difficulty finding a Santa Claus to tell their gift wishes to, as some placement agencies report they have struggled to hire Santas this year. The demand for Santas this year has increased 120 percent compared to the pre-pandemic days of 2019 while the number…

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‘It’s Just Lovely’: Man Who Has Been Santa Claus for the Past 35 Years Shares His Journey

December 14, 2021
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With the holiday season upon us and Christmas approaching soon, a professional Santa Claus from England shares his experience and tips for parents to make their family visit to Santa this year a truly memorable one. “Henley Santa,” Michael Facherty, 70, who resides in Reading, UK, has been a professional Santa for the past 35…

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Christmas Tree Growers Warn of Tight Supplies

November 22, 2021
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Most people prefer to buy their Christmas tree early, while others would rather wait until the last minute. Whether real Douglas fir or faux balsam, “Oh Tannenbaum” has always been in abundant supply come holiday season, though 2021 might be different. Labor shortages, supply chain issues, transportation problems—and even Mother Nature—have all put the squeeze…

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Lack of Santas Presenting Malls With Big Pre-Christmas Headache

November 11, 2021
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, but it’s not easy believing in a “Higher Elf” when he’s so hard to find. Professional “Santa” staffing agencies report the market for mall and private Santas is running hot this holiday season because of fewer people wanting to be the bearded man in red. So much so…

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