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The History of Santa Claus -
How he evolved from Stories, Legends and
Cultures. - The Beginning with Saint Nicholas the Bishop of Myra -
The Stories of his works and generosity - After his death - How
his life and legends traveled to other countries - How he inherited
different traits and characteristics - The evolution into Santa Claus -
Santa of the 20th and 21st Centuries.
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The Basics of being Santa - What a
Santa should know - Making the visit memorable - Positive Guest Service
- The ABC's of a Photo Session - Santa's Arrival - Welcoming the
Children - The first 15 seconds - Seating the Child or Children, Safety
& Procedures - Special Techniques for photographing babies - Hands in
the Photo - Working with Special Needs Children & Adults - Photos with
Teens and Pre-teens - The do's and don'ts of sitting in the chair -
Working with Pets
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Working for a Mall or Photo Company -
Who's in charge - Efficiency, it's a team effort - Working with and
training your helpers - Handling problems - Inconsiderate parents - What
a mall should supply - Working away from home - "Merry Christmas" or
"Happy Holidays", What to do? - When the media calls, protocol for
handling the media.
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Talking with Children - Asking,
listening and answering - How to ask the right questions - Secrets of
how Santa knows all -How to answer children's questions - Answering
difficult questions - Talking with teens and pre-teens - Knowing the
current and most popular toys - Answering those who don't believe in
Santa or Christmas - and many other questions children ask.
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Your Image as Santa
- What children, parents and others see and think of you - 24/7/365? -
Background Checks - Grooming and Appearance - Your health and Personal
Hygiene - Santa's Magic Suit and accessories.
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Be Prepared - Be Organized -
Being Prepared for the job -
Checklists for work - The Dressing area.
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Enhancing your Image as Santa -
Suggestions for improving your appearance and presentation as Santa.
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What Qualities do Great Santa's Possess
- A Santa of Character
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There is more than just sitting in a Mall
- Children's Parties & Home visits - Company and adult parties
- Corporations and associations - Charitable and non-profit events -
Media or marketing events - - Parades - Tree lightings -
Conventions and major dinners - Off-season events - Santa 24/7/365.
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Special Event
Santa - Making the Grand Entrance. Handling large Crowds,
Getting more training - Working with and using the Media.
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The Entertaining Santa -
Add Storytelling, Singing, Magic, Balloon Art, etc. to your resume.
The Year-round Santa -
What to do the other ten months of the year. Summer promotions
- Modeling, Advertising and Commercial work.
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Get a Head Start
on the Holidays - Planning and Scheduling your time so you can also
enjoy your work, have time for family and reduce stress.
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Santa as a
Business - Starting and managing your own business - The difference
between a business and an expensive hobby - Building a home
based business - What you need to get started - Getting free help
and assistance - Setting your rates - Marketing and rate surveys -
Insurance - permits and licensing - Background Checks - Bookkeeping -
IRS.
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Marketing &
Promotion - How to Market yourself - Getting Good Photos - How to
get free professional photos - Business Cards and handouts - Web pages
and web sites - How to get others to promote you - Networking
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Adding more to
your visit as Santa - Mrs. Claus and Helpers - Other activities -
Sleigh, Reindeer, etc.
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Santa's Wardrobe - Simple steps to
building a good, workable wardrobe. Care and maintenance of your
wardrobe.
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Be Prepared - Be Organized - Being
prepared for the job - Checklists of supplies and equipment - Checklists
for work - The dressing area - What a client should supply - What you
should have for entertainment and public appearances.
