How to Make a Visit Memorable
The following list of suggestions is designed to help make Tall Santa’s visit a more successful and enjoyable time for everyone involved. Some suggestions should be done in advance of Santa’s arrival, and some should be done during the visit itself. As always, please email Santa with any questions.
Things to Do in Advance of Santa’s Arrival
Santa Will Call You When He Arrives
When Tall Santa arrives, he’ll give you a jingle on the phone. It’s always helpful to have someone meet him outside your home or in the building lobby. This is the perfect moment to share any last-minute updates or changes to the visit plan, e.g., surprise guests, a special announcement, or a gift swap. With a quick holiday huddle, Santa can step inside ready to spread cheer exactly the way you imagined.
Ready, Set, Capture the Magic!
Make sure your phones and cameras are charged and memory cards are read — you won’t want to miss a single jolly moment. Tall Santa’s visit is full of smiles, laughter, and “Ho Ho Ho’s” worth remembering forever.
Save a Spot for Santa’s Sleigh
If Santa’s driving to your visit, make sure there’s a parking space waiting for him close to the entrance. After all, that red velvet suit can get extra toasty if Santa has to trek too far!
Want to spread a little extra holiday cheer? Put up a playful sign that says “Reserved for Santa” so that he knows exactly where to park his sleigh.
If you live in an apartment, let Santa know about parking ahead of time. If your neighborhood is tricky for parking, he might just leave the sleigh at the North Pole and hop into an Uber to make it to your door.
For company facilities or office parties, arrange for Santa to park near the entrance or at a loading area — and yes, a “Reserved for Santa” sign works here too! The easier the arrival, the more fresh, jolly, and photo-ready Santa will be to bring joy to everyone.
Have Those Gifts Ready for Santa’s Magic Touch
While Tall Santa doesn’t bring candy canes or presents of his own, he’s more than happy to deliver the gifts you’ve purchased — adding a little North Pole flair to the moment.
Here’s how to make it magical:
Santa can carry his own toy bag full with gifts that you provide (total of 40 lbs. or less) for children or guests.
Make sure each gift is clearly labeled so Santa knows exactly who’s been good this year.
You can hand the gifts to Santa outside before he comes in, so he can load up his bag.
For extra holiday magic, remind Santa during the visit: “Santa, remember that the elves shipped some early presents for good girls and boys!” and Santa will happily hand them out as marked.
With a little preparation, your gifts will feel like they came straight from Santa’s workshop!
Have a Special Chair for Santa
Santa spends a lot of time bringing joy from his big red chair at the North Pole, so let’s make sure he has a comfy — and sturdy — seat for your visit. Folding chairs, plastic chairs, or low “comfy” armchairs aren’t ideal. Instead, a strong, straight-backed dining chair without arms works perfectly.
It should be steady enough to hold Santa and a child on his knee for those heartwarming holiday photos. For extra magic, place Santa’s chair near the Christmas tree, a glowing fireplace, or another festive backdrop so every picture looks straight out of a Christmas card.
Things to Do Once Santa Arrives
Get Everyone Together
When Tall Santa arrives, the clock — and the holiday magic — officially begin. Every minute is precious, so be ready to dive right into the fun. If folks are still scattered around the house or office, you’ll lose valuable Santa time — and we wouldn’t want that.
Here’s a tip: As soon as Santa calls to say he’s at your location, gather everyone together with some Christmas carols or holiday cheer. If you’ve got a lot of little ones eager to meet Santa, appoint a cheerful “Santa’s Helper” to keep things moving. This helper can introduce each child by name, making Santa’s greeting extra personal and heartwarming.
With a little prep, your visit will be smooth, joyful, and full of North Pole magic from the very first “Ho Ho Ho!”
