Do you want to be the best Santa ever?
Being Father Christmas is much more than just sitting in a chair and giving out presents.
A childÕs visit to see Father Christmas is one of the most important events in their year. ItÕs our job as Santa to make the visit as amazing and magical as possible, creating memories families will cherish for a lifetime. This book will show you how to become the most wonderful and memorable Father Christmas.
¥ The history of Father Christmas
¥ Writing an amazing script to delight your visitors
¥ Creating the perfect costume
¥ Building your Santa character
¥ Dealing with emergencies
¥ Preparing for difficult questions from the children
¥ Tips on being easy to work with in a busy Grotto
Learn 'The Tangerine Gambit' and 'The Unpleasantness of 1922' AshtonÕs two secret weapons for getting out of common difficult situations with humour and kindness.
This book draws on AshtonÕs extensive experience of being Father Christmas. He's worked in many different Grottos and settings, including farms, shops and grand stately homes. He shares many examples, both funny and heartbreaking from his time in the big red suit, with tips, tricks and insider knowledge to help you become the best Father Christmas you can be.
Ashton is regularly called ÔThe best Santa everÕ by children and parents in feedback to Grotto owners, he's your perfect guide, whether you are new to the role or a seasoned regular.