by Phil Sikes

Santa’s presence at malls and department stores is a definite sign that the Christmas season has arrived. Children get especially excited to see Santa, and many adults are filled with their own heart warming childhood memories. Santa is not the reason Christmas is celebrated, but in the United States he certainly is an essential part of the festivities.

People need to use Santa costumes for several different reasons. A holiday party host may want to liven up the evening with a visit from Santa himself. Some people choose to throw a seasonal costume party, so guests might ask you about how to get a Santa suit. And mall and other store employees often use a Santa actor to draw in extra customers and delight the young shoppers.

Since there is quite a variety of Santa costumes available, the one you get will be determined by the situation you find yourself in. A Santa suit designed for a woman, for example, will be made differently from one designed for a man. Children’s Santa costumes will naturally be smaller and use less fabric.

How to Find Your Santa Suit

There are a few places you can typically find Santa costumes. Around Christmas, you may be able to find some in department stores with the Christmas decorations. You can definitely rent them but since it is a high demand season for Santa costumes, you may need to reserve it well in advance. If you get a job as a mall or department store Santa, the establishment may have Santa costumes for you to choose form.

Making Santa Costumes

Of course, you can always make your Santa costumes. This works especially well if you need to make some modifications to the typical costume. For example, if you are going to a costume party, you may want to create a costume that has considerably less fabric. Also, it may be harder to find Santa costumes for children or women so this is a great alternative to finding them in the stores.

Playing the Part

Once you find your costume, you will need to get into character. Think about what Santa is and isn’t. He’s nice, jolly, and filled with joy. He isn’t mean or cranky. If you are going to be interacting with children, it is especially important to remember this.

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