Some Santas Fear for Their Safety at In-Person Meet and Greets
Safety is something that other Santa performers have on their minds, according to Allen, from the HireSanta.com booking site. Allen told USA Today that many Santas have told him they don’t want to appear in person because their age and underlying health issues make them more vulnerable to the virus.
Howe, the Santa, told the outlet that he is already doing some virtual work. He’s created hundreds of videos for kids over the past few months in response to requests from parents on his Facebook page. In the videos, Santa tells the kids to wash their hands or even offers reassurance before big events. He also tells them the words we’re all wishing to hear.
“Everything is going to be OK,” Howe tells the children in the videos, per the outlet. “Eventually, we’ll get back to normal. And I can’t wait to see you.”
