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The pandemic has put Santa Claus artists in a difficult position. How? ‘Or’ What USA today Many Santas would rely on their year-end jobs to earn extra money and, in some cases, a big chunk of their annual income. Mitch Allen, founder of HireSanta.com, which runs a network of around 2,000 artists, told the outlet that a mall Santa Claus with “a real beard, a real belly, a real laugh” can win between $ 5,000 and $ 10,000 in November. and December.

Michael Howe, who is a retired public school teacher who has played Santa Claus on and off for 27 years., He said the privilege of playing Santa Claus was more important this year due to the unrest in the country, as well as economic and social challenges. For him, the income is “very necessary” because he does not yet have social security, according to USA Today. However, it is still a difficult decision.

“I want to do personal visits,” Howe said at the outlet, “but I also want to make sure I’m safe.”