[Lee Burbidge]

At Christmas time, the week or two lead up to Christmas do you dress up as Santa and if so do you do this for tips or fun ?

[AuRavelling79]

I don't. 

My wife's stepfather who's in his early 70's does for charity out in Tenerife - quite incongruous really - no snow down in the cities and towns; sunbathing on the beach and he dresses as Santa.

He has a full head of white hair and a beard you could keep a badger in. (not really but a full white beard nevertheless.)

He is quite "rotund", wears glasses and really looks the part.

He's short enough to be a garden gnome type helper but the white beard and full head of hair just makes him favourite for Santa.

[Lee Burbidge]

I don't.  

My wife's stepfather who's in his early 70's does for charity out in Tenerife - quite incongruous really - no snow down in the cities and towns; sunbathing on the beach and he dresses as Santa.

He has a full head of white hair and a beard you could keep a badger in. (not really but a full white beard nevertheless.)

He is quite "rotund", wears glasses and really looks the part.

He's short enough to be a garden gnome type helper but the white beard and full head of hair just makes him favourite for Santa.

Wow a real saving on costume rental lol.... I had two subby working for me several years ago ( good friends of mine) they dressed as Santa every year and increased there pay by collecting 100's in Christmas tips. I have never tried this myself...... here are other comments that have been made today on this subject:

Scott Says:  yes i have a wkd turkey hat! customers love it lmao, fun and tips
2 hours ago

Darren Says: Elf costume for me this year
2 hours ago

Andy Says: Bah humbug for me, so sod that.
29 minutes ago

Richard Says: Yep done the fully Santa outfit for a few days while working
16 minutes ago

So, do you?

[CLEANCARE WC]

I think it screams desperation its obvious why people do it...for the tips.

dressing up as spiderman at a childrens hospital though would be awesome.

[keyser soze]

i did last year . a bit of fun innit... not sure if i got any extra tips because not been doing it that long tbh

[Johnny B]

Imagine all your fellow local windys going round dressed up as Santa.

Cue 'Seasons greetings to you, peace and goodwill to all men. Now gerroff my patch!'

John

[dazmond]

i still get hundreds of pounds in tips without dressing up as santa!!so a big NO!from me!