A typical visit for one child usually takes about five (5) minutes to meet and greet, then another five (5) minutes of spending individual time with the child, and then about five (5) minutes minutes to say goodbye. For additional children, it usually takes another five (5) minutes per child.
Stay away from mirrors, windows and fireplaces.
Try to provide a chair large enough to support Santa and a child.
If it is particularly warm, as it often is in the South, turn the air conditioning thermostat down a few degrees and if possible provide a small fan, out of screenshot to help with the heat.
A bottle of water is always appreciated.
Make sure you have Zoom loaded and tested on your device before the scheduled time.
Be on time.
Make it festive with cocoa and a peppermint stick in it.
Turn the lights down.
View it on the largest screen available and record if possible to look back on it later for a keepsake.
Santa Barry is a member of (a) the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas and (b) the Worldwide Santa Claus Network.
Santa Barry is insured. Results of a background check can be provided upon request.
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