Remember that sixth helping of stuffing you devoured?
Oh, and countless heaps of grandmas cherished mac and cheese?
Dont regret eating them.
(We dont.)
Instead, think of those extra pounds as preparation for the grandest holiday side gig of them all.
(Spoiler alert: not the real one.
Its actually a complex connection of Santa Claus impersonators.)
If youve got what it takes e.g.
How to Find Santa Claus Jobs (Mrs. Claus, Too!)
Heres how to join those ranks.
These types of events are often coordinated by events and photography businesses.
No Interest Til Almost 2027?
Others mayonlyprovide photography services or Santa-staffing services.
Use a Talent or PR Agency
Maybe you have experience as Santa under your well-worn leather belt.
In addition to looking the part, you sing or act to enliven your impersonation.
Simply put, youre down to do more than sit on a red velvet throne for a few pictures.
A talent agency is just what you need.
Applications are open for Mrs. Claus as well.
This will require a bit more legwork on your part, but the reward can be well worth it.
Some Santas we spoke to earn up to $7,000 a season by running their own show.
You are going to have tobeSanta Claus.
Adam Hardy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He specializes in ways to make money that dont involve stuffy corporate offices.
Read his latest articles here, or say hi on Twitter@hardyjournalism.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
