Hey Santa! Santa Claus from Herndon, VA

Santa for the nationally ranked Reston Town Center Parade, Santa Bob Saunders is a real-bearded and bellied Santa. A father of four, grandfather of nine who has lived in Herndon for 21 years, Bob loves children and will have every child (and many adults!) believing he is indeed the 'Real Santa' A real-beaded (and bellied) Santa, he is a Certified Professional Santa (CPS). This is a relatively new designation akin to the 'Good Housekeeping Seal'. It is awarded by the same organization who has run the Professional Santa Claus School in Denver, Colorado since 1985. As a member of the International Brotherhood of Real-Bearded Santa's (IBRBS) carries 1,000,000 of liability insurance and current criminal background check for your peace of mind. Corporate/HOA/school events: Santa Bob can provide a professional photographic set that includes a custom made Santa Throne upholstered in green velvet and adorned with carved Rudolf heads on the armrests, a gorgeous workshop-themed backdrop and dozens of antique toy props to complete the experience. Home Visits: Santa Bob doesn't just sit down, hand out presents, read a poem and leave! With an extensive repertoire of songs, stories, props and magic, Santa Bob will customize his visit to delight everyone, not just the children! 1. Christmas Songs? Great! Santa Bob brings along karaoke-style backing tracks for the most popular Christmas songs. 2. Story time? Awesome! Santa Bob brings magical props to help illustrate some enchanting stories about Christmas and the North Pole such as: - What happens if you catch Santa setting out the presents on Christmas Eve? - Do you know the TRUE story of Rudolf and how he got his red nose? Forget the song and TV show! - Ever wonder how reindeer fly? Where are Santa's reindeer now? - What are in those caves under the North Pole? What does Fairy Dust have to do with Santa Claus? - How does Santa get in my house if I don't have a chimney? 3. Want to play a game? Santa will show the kids how he trains new reindeer.... but he'll need volunteers to play reindeer ... oh don't worry, he brings the antlers with him for his trainees! 4. Want Santa to hand out presents! Great, it's pretty much what he does!! OH NO! There's a present missing!! Santa might have to call the North Pole on the speaker phone and talk to the elves about using the NPPT (North Pole Present Transporter) to magically transport that missing present! 5. Want to focus on your especially good children? Ask about "Santa's Secret File" A multi-page report from the North Pole that highlights each youngster (information filled out online BY YOU!). Includes a personal report, prep & landing report, 'Nice Certificate' and personalized letter from Santa. 6. Ever see Santa do the floss? Not pretty, lol. But great fun!!! ... and many many more.