12 Festive Ways to Make Memories with Santa LIVE @Home

November 10, 2020

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Annual Santa traditions canceled this year? No worries! We've got you covered with 12 fun & festive ways to create new holiday memories with the big guy...all from the comfort of your home. The best part? You can completely customize your experience (and a few are free!)

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1. Macy's Santaland at Home

Begins November 27th

Macy's • Free

Macy's has reimagined Santaland and created a fun and festive online holiday experience for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to set off on a personalized, interactive journey through the North Pole to visit the one and only Santa and take a selfie with the Big Guy!

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2. Santa Zoom Visit

Starting November 27th

SantaZoomVisit.com • $129

Experience the magic of speaking with Santa live...and the elves will record it for you! The Santa’s from 'Santa Zoom Visit' are well equipped to handle all of the questions that kids come up with and they'll make sure your video chat with Santa is unlike any other out there. You can even send your kid's letter to Santa so they can read it together.

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3. Mr. Kringle's E-Visit Experience

November 21st - December 24th

Mr. Kringle & Company • $28-$58

Mr. Kringle offers families the opportunity to experience Santa as they wish to see him with a virtual visit from one of their 14 (yep 14!) Santas. Whether you choose a pre-recorded video or a streaming interaction, Mr. Kringle provides delightful new traditions guaranteed to make any spirit bright!

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4. Magical Virtual Santa Visit

Ongoing

Cincy Santa • $25-$120

Visit with Santa at any time of the year, from anywhere in the world! Cincy Santa has the looks, personality, and an amazing North Pole set-up...plus he's got the experience to make this an extraordinary event for your kids. Several different packages are available, and input from parents makes it a personalized experience.

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5. Santa's Hotline

Ongoing

FreeConferenceCall.com • Free

Go ahead and give Santa a ring at 605-313-4000. Santa answers with a pre-recorded greeting and your child can leave a message for big guy himself. If you use a mobile phone, Santa will send back a text so you can listen or share your child's message with the whole family. Santa's Hotline is currently available in multiple languages and countries across 22 time zones.

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6. LIVE Virtual Meet & Greet with Santa

Select Dates Through Christmas

Grand Rapids Public Museum • $30-$45

Schedule a time for Santa to call your family for a 10-minute LIVE conversation. Kids can share what they want for the holidays, and tell Santa how they've earned their spot on the nice list! Your fam can also order a pre-recorded personalized message from Santa as a fun, unique, and safe gift. Packages are discounted through December 13th, so don't delay!

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7. Virtual Santa Experiences

Through December 25th

Create Holiday Magic • $9.99 - $99.99

Host a virtual visit with Santa, enjoy storytime, or even grab a family photo with the big guy, all virtually! Upload your favorite pic and 'Create the Holiday Magic' will add Santa in the background. (you can try this out free of charge on their website with limited downloads!) While you're there, check out their multiple holiday magic packages to fit every budget.

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8. Virtual Santa Visits

Through December 25th

Fun Time Entertainment Group • Package Prices Vary

You've got to love options! Fun Times Entertainment lets you choose from eight different Santa's that will bring Christmas magic right to your computer screen. Kids can talk with Santa, hear about the North Pole, tell Santa what they want for Christmas, and find out if they made the nice list!

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9. Video From Santa Starring Your Child

Ongoing

Package From Santa • Free - $9.99

Put your kids in the video adventure with Santa! This is free (with limited views) through December 20th and you'll get to choose from 7 personalized North Pole adventures. Other paid packages allow you to keep the personalized video and even share it on social media. 'Packages from Santa' also offers free personalized calls from the big guy and a free personalized "nice list" guide.

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10. Virtual Visit with with Santa or Mrs. Claus

Starting November 6th

JingleRingle • $19.95+

It's one of the most inclusive Santa services on the market, offering families their preference of Santa's ethnicity, language (including ASL), and faith. Sensitive Santa is also available for children with special needs. A festive shareable video & group pics are included with every package, and you can even have Mrs. Claus join in the fun for a special visit or storytime.

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11. Chat With Santa LIVE on Christmas Eve

December 24th

Santa Claus Live • FREE

Santa Claus is taking the time to go Live on Facebook throughout Christmas Eve. He'll be spreading holiday magic and updating kids on how his night is going as he travels around the world. You and your kids will have the opportunity to see Santa live and ask questions on his very own Facebook page from 3AM-5PM EST. (the perfect event for kids who wake up early!)

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12. Search for Your Perfect Virtual Santa

Ongoing

Cameo • Rates vary by Santa

Check out all of the different Santa's on Cameo including Sam the Spanish Speaking Santa, Santa Claus the Puppet, or even a Santa claiming to be the real deal direct from the North Pole. Some will send personalized videos, some will live chat and some will do both! When you sign up for a free Cameo account, you'll receive a 10% discount on any Cameo purchase for a limited time.

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