Rudolph Reports

How to Plan the Best of Christmas Office Parties

How to Plan the Best of Christmas Office Parties The festive season is upon us and for many, that means running the gauntlet of Christmas parties. Some you may look forward but other Christmas events less so. And one that may either fill you with dread or excited delight is the office Christmas party. If organising the Christmas works do… read more →

Who IS Father Christmas?

Who IS Father Christmas? Where does he come from? How did he get to be so loved and his red suit so iconic? How has he managed to last through the centuries and be relevant today in the digital age? Our Elves delve back into the history of the man we know and love as Santa Claus. The modern-day Father… read more →

7 Tips for a Safe and Happy Christmas!

7 Tips for a Safe and Happy Christmas! As you can imagine, the elves at Hire a Santa just love Christmas. All year round they work hard so when the festive season rolls around once again, everything is organised – and that makes for a great Yuletide. Christmas should be a happy time but we know that isn’t always the… read more →

How to Plan the Best Christmas Party!

How to Plan the Best Christmas Party! The festive season is but a few short weeks away and if like us, you love the glitz and warmth of Christmas, then you will appreciate our x-point plan for hosting the BEST Christmas party! #1 Be organised When it comes to Christmas invitations, you need to be organised and send them out… read more →

5 Tips for a Great Christmas Grotto

5 Tips for a Great Christmas Grotto The festive season is a magical time and for many, the build-up to the big day is just as exciting as when Christmas day finally dawns. All over the UK, Santa will be taking up his position in his grotto, preparing to welcome families. However, there are some Christmas grotto experiences that have… read more →

How to Plan the Perfect Christmas Wedding

How to Plan the Perfect Christmas Wedding We love the festive season and so you can imagine that in our eyes there is no better time to tie the knot with your significant other than at Christmas. But what do you need to make it both a magical and memorable day? #1 The backdrop When it comes to a Christmas… read more →

The Ultimate Christmas Checklist

The Ultimate Christmas Checklist We are only a few short months away from Christmas. Although we may still be enjoying the heat of summer, the realisation that Christmas is on the doorstep can bring anxiety. The festive season is a time many of us kick back and relax, looking back on the year that was and making plans for the… read more →

Are You a Would-Be Professional Santa?

Are You a Would-Be Professional Santa? We can hear them but they are still faint. The jingle bells are a-jingling, reminding us that at the time of publication, there are 28 Mondays to Christmas! With a long, hot summer promised, it’s hard to imagine the cold of winter and everything that the festive season brings. But for anyone who fancies… read more →

Is it Ever Too Early to Start Planning Christmas?

Is it Ever Too Early to Start Planning Christmas? For businesses, the build-up to Christmas is the main shopping season, the time that all the stops are pulled, every sale maximised, every promotion turned up to full volume. And no wonder – for the majority of retailers, the Christmas sales are the ones that bolster them throughout the rest of… read more →

Santa goes the extra mile to make a child’s last Christmas extra special!

Santa goes the extra mile to make a child’s last Christmas extra special! Over the Christmas holidays Hire a Santa were approached by ‘Promise Dreams’; a charity that aim to make children’s dreams come true and asked if we could make one little boy and his family’s Christmas extra special and a day they’d never forget. ‘Promise Dreams’ is a… read more →

Must-have toys for Christmas 2017

Must-have toys for Christmas 2017 Some of the big predictions for the best sellers for 2017 Christmas toys are the New Pie Face, Lego, Robots, the Luvabella doll and from Little Tikes. All the big stores are now releasing their best toys list and they look set to sell in big numbers. Below is a list of some of the… read more →

This Year, Enjoy Your Christmas in Hyde Park

This Year, Enjoy Your Christmas in Hyde Park Hyde Park is hustling and bustling this year and is rampant with the Christmas spirit as their new Winter Wonderland opens anew. Entry is free for all visitors to walk about and view the sights. You'll be greeted by a number of festive rides. If the little ones are with you, perhaps… read more →

History of Father Christmas – Who is he?

History of Father Christmas – Who is he? The story of Father Christmas is one we all know well, especially as the winter season begins to approach us. He is the giver of gifts, a beloved childhood hero, and the face of a holiday that has brought families and friends together for centuries. But who is this mysterious man who… read more →

Predicted Best Selling Christmas Toys for 2016

Predicted Best Selling Christmas Toys for 2016 It’s only July but we like to get ahead of the game and we suspect there’s a fair few of you out there that like to get a rough idea of what your children are going to be wishing for this Christmas. Here is a rough guide as to what we think are… read more →

Kids Christmas Party Ideas

Kids Christmas Party Ideas Find a Christmas Star Kids love hide and seek, so why not get them to find a Christmas Star? You and the kids make the stars in advance and before the Christmas party starts hide stars. Cardboard cutout stars covered with glitter are simple and easy to make Team up the kid's and let them go… read more →