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CP Illustration: Abbie Adams Stating that the holidays look very different from previous years has become a cliché at this point. But for people like Lance Skapura, a professional Santa Claus who has performed in and around Pittsburgh for the last seven years, the rote sentiment still carries a lot of weight. “Everything is a little bit more somber than it would be in a normal year,” says Skapura when describing being hired for private home visits, where his contract requires that every...

Deciding on which one fits your needs will depend on your budget as well as the type of personal experience you want for your kids. To be sure, a visit to a mall Santa isn’t free, with parents typically shelling out $20 to $60 for a photo package that commemorates their child’s moment on Santa’s lap. And there are upsides to a video session with Santa, like the ability to personalize the experience by telling him your child's name and what they want for Christmas before the visit. Some services also provide recordings, which parents can share with other family members.

Want to Zoom with Santa Claus during the COVID-19 pandemic? Get ready to open your wallet Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY Santa greets children from inside snow globe to practice social distancing Replay Video UP NEXT Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misspelled the first name of the creator of Live Calls with Santa, and the first name of the Santa actor who works for Cameo. Taking the kids to the mall to sit on Santa’s lap isn’t as appealing – or feasible – during the coronavirus pandemic. Macy’s canceled its in-person Santaland this...

For 13 years, Hugh McDowell has donned a red Santa suit and brought smiles to the faces of children in Gainesville. But this year, he has no reindeer, no sleigh. This year, like the rest of America, McDowell is on Zoom. “I have to protect my family,” he said. During this merry time of the year, McDowell, 73, usually works as Santa and makes appearances for corporate, charity or community events. But this holiday season, he has been forced to play St. Nick via his computer. The coronavirus pandemic has upended every aspect of life, and Christmas is no exception. Public health experts warn ...