Above / Though Santa’s helpers have been seen around town here and there, the official arrival of the Jolly Old Elf in Naperville came at the end of the Little Friends Parade of Lights on Nov. 29, 2019, with some new twists and turns along Webster Street. Ho! Ho! Ho! And good tidings to all!
These 12 Santa Claus Rules for Santa’s helpers should be followed by every person who wears a big red Santa Suit to provide assistance to the real Santa during the holiday season.
The image of Santa Claus is influenced by every person who portrays Santa Claus during the ho-ho-holidays. Respect for the history and importance of jolly Old Saint Nicholas so every child enjoys the wonder of the season and a positive experience dates back hundreds of years. Santa Claus— also known as Santa, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick and Kris Kringle— and his legendary sleigh ride that departs from the North Pole at midnight at the beginning of Christmas Day are magical in the memories of young and old.
1. Santa Claus with his snow white beard (sometimes short, sometimes long, depending on his haircut schedule) always wears a clean, well-fitting big red suit with a black belt and white gloves. (Santa’s helpers never have bear hands.)
2. Santa is familiar with this year’s favorite toys and never says, “What kind of toy is that?” (Blume Dolls, Treasure X Aliens, and Lucky Fortune bracelets, Elsa’s Ice Palace, Robotic Pets are a few of the new toys making lists in addition to standards such as America Girl dolls, Lincoln Logs and Legos.).
3. Santa Claus always knows the popular kids’ movies that might have marketed toys, too. (For 2019, Santa will know about Frozen II, Toy Story 4, the Lego Movie II, Playmobile movie, Secret Life of Pets II, etc.)
4. Santa Claus should never, ever promise a specific gift.
5. Santa Claus always has a courteous, cheerful demeanor.
6. Santa Claus is careful with children. He always asks the parents to place their baby on his lap.
7. Santa Claus never displays inappropriate behavior.
8. Santa Claus always has good hygiene.
9. Santa Claus never uses drugs or smokes.
10. Santa Claus is punctual. Christmas Eve is Santa’s big night to check his list, get ready and pack his sleigh! The truth is Santa begins his deliveries promptly at Midnight on Christmas Day December 25. It’s a wonder and a miracle that most years Santa has made his rounds throughout the world by 5AM Christmas morning.
11. Santa Claus never, ever accepts tips. (Cookies and milk are OK Christmas Eve, however. And birch leaves, crusty lichens and/or reindeer moss are preferred for Santa’s reindeer. No carrots, please.)
12. Santa Claus should maintain liability insurance.
‘Tis the season for Santa and his elves to be everywhere! And he appreciates his helpers.
Find 30 Elves around Town hiding inside stores or in store windows throughout downtown Naperville and enter a raffle by Dec. 20, 2019! Prizes will be given to more than 100 lucky winners. Click here for the Elf Passport.
Santa’s Mailbox, located on Main Street at the entrance to the parking lot across the street from Giodano’s in downtown Naperville, is accepting mail headed for the North Pole. No postage is required. Just be sure to include a return address. Santa is hopeful all wish lists are in his hands by December 20 and he’ll do his best to deliver on Christmas.
Update, Nov. 30, 2019 / 2019 Little Friends Parade of Lights / PN’s Gallery of Photos
RELATED PN “Santa” Posts, Past & 2017 / Search “Santa.”
Santa Claus Rules were compiled after hearing numerous news reports and observing kindhearted and jovial Santa’s helpers who take their responsibilities seriously in the spirit and wonder of the season. —PN
