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Admit it. You love being recognized as Santa, even when you're not on the clock. Have some fun and be extra festive in this handsome sweater from my favorite affordable Big and Tall brand, King Size.

This backdrop photographs SO beautifully, is made of soft, durable, washable fabric, and comes in several sizes. You'll also note the image includes no falling snow which often ruins the illusion of a live background when producing video content. My favorite thing about the artwork is that it could be any room in Santa's home, or a room in a lovely family's home.

If you don't know Santa's magic thumbs, ask around and you'll find this is a classic and easy illusion; just about the best way to mesmerize even the most unruly lap visitor. You see, Rudolph did retire many moons ago, but he gave Santa his nose's special magic so he could pass it along to one special reindeer to help guide the sleigh! The magic won't rub off on other humans, but it can transfer magically from Santa's left thumb to the right and back again! Not that Santa has to prove he has real magic or anything, but it so happens his magic is real indeed.

Magicians of all stripes use this trick, so buy a pair and check out a tutorial on YouTube. You'll be a regular wizard in no time.

The story of Elf, simplified and compact in this small yet lovely hardcover book is my go-to when I'm asked to tell kids a story on the fly! The story isn't as complex as the film version, and it can be told in less than five minutes. Kids love it!

Even in the winter, many Santas know the discomfort and anxiety of overheating under the suit. Why do they always have to turn up the heat inside? No matter, keep your cool with this very Santa-appropriate red handheld travel fan. It's rechargeable and the handle also acts as a base so you can enjoy it from a tableside spot.

Just give yourself one chance to be caught in public without a ready band-aid or a pair of tweezers when you need one and you'll come back here to pick up a very conveniently packaged First-Aid kit to throw in you bag. Need I say more?

(Bonus points for the red and green packaging, no?)

Sure, Santa doesn't mind a little snowfall, but winter weather can get downright nasty! The 44" width is enough to share with Mrs. Claus in a pinch, and doesn't take away from the Santa aesthetic. This is also a grea prop, especially if you do a "man about town" Santa look. It's a handy cane and umbrella in one.