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Biography

Before becoming Santa Ted, he volunteered at several different children's programs that are listed below..

Santa Ted started out being a Santa at one of the homeless shelters, Prince George's County, Maryland, in the late '90s, while a volunteer at the Community Crisis Services, Inc (CCSi).

In 2009, he began working at the Bass Pro Shop, Hanover, Maryland, moved to Columbia Mall, Columbia, MD, then back to the Arundel Mills Mall, Hanover MD. Since 2016 he now opens at the Mosiac Mall, Fairfax, VA  the day after Thanksgiving, where you can find him doing the tree lighting the following Friday night. After opening weekend, he appears in many homes and businesses throughout the DMV.

Volunte​ering before becoming a real bearded santa

As the mid 90's came around, he continued to keep up his volunteering and joined The Good Knight Campaign at the Maryland Rennesicence Festival. He was knighted as Sir Theodore and served to bring parents & children into the booth for more information on Child safety.

In the late '80s, he was a cooking instructor at a local elementary school in Clinton, Maryland, teaching 4th graders the basics of food preparation, cooking, and cleaning skills.

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In the '70s and early '80s, Santa was a volunteer "Dad" with the Parents Without Partners, #715

Television appearances

The New York Times videotaped this year's 75th anniversary of The Charles W. Howard Santa School, Midland. MI, from which he graduated in October 2011

He also appeared on the TV show, Extreme Home Makeover, which aired December 16, 2011 (as a 2 hour Christmas special).

Santa Ted has appeared on local television in an interview on WTTG-TV, Channel 7 News, Washington, DC, and December 2020 on WBAL-TV News, (CNN produced video), Baltimore, MD, Channel 11.

Santa has been featured several times on "Table Talk," Laurel Cable Television, Laurel, Maryland.

He has been part of the military volunteers welcoming home veterans at BWI Airport with the USO and "Operation Welcome Home Maryland" 2010 - 2012, 2014, and 2018.

Links you may like to visit

ASL - American Sign Language

Ever want to know how to sign Santa Claus, Christmas or any words in sign language?

Here is that site- http://www.handspeak.com/word/index.php?dict=sa&signID=1871 It will help you with the Holiday words and many more. Log on and learn something new!

Christmas Music

Can't get enough of Christmas music? Listen here - This  site is for sale. - to Christmas music year-round. They play oldies to kids to comedy songs and much more.

NORAD and Santa's Flight on Christmas Eve

Here's the NORAD link so the little ones can watch Santa as he delivers toys on Christmas Eve - http://www.noradsanta.org/ or go to Facebook and click on this link - https://www.facebook.com/noradsanta. NORAD starts tracking me at 4:30 am on Christmas Eve.


Santa Tracker Plus

Track Santa, play games and/or learn about Santa and customs in other countries

at Christmas time around the world - https://santatracker.google.com/?utm_source=VillageHPP#village


Sneak-A-Peak Photos or Videos

. Speaking of Christmas Eve, why not book a photo session or videotape a "Sneak-A-Peak" , where your child/children catch Santa putting presents under the tree late at night or early in the morning. Video link of a visit - http://youtu.be/rV_7zJ091Uw


Collector Items

you are into collecting figurines of Santa and Mrs. Claus, this site has a large selection www.reasonstobelieve.com

Traveling?

Visit the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame http://www.santaclaushall.com in Santa Claus, Indiana.


The National Christmas Center located ion Elizabeth, PA.  See Santa's Collection of Christmas collectibles, a village of Santa’s from around the world, Toyland, over 1000 nativities from around the world, a refurbished Tudor town and a display of what a 5 & 10 cent store looked like, plus much more.  Call (717) 902-9791  for times,  pricing and other information including  the shuttle to and from the Museum. 

How to Write a Letter to Santa

Sample Letter to Santa - Girl

Sally Smith

123 Maple Lane

Cleveland, OH 44124

November  xx, XXXX



Dear Santa Claus,

My name is Sally, and I am 5 and 1/2 years old. I have been a very good girl this year. I help Mommy wash the dishes every night, and I listen to Daddy when he tells me to clean my room. I am also nice to my little brother, even though he can be really annoying sometimes.


Thank you for all the presents last year. They were all really nice, and I played with all of them a lot. This year I would like a LOL and a Barbie Doll, a jump rope, a kitten, and a new bike. I really really want a bike.

Would you please give my love to Mrs. Claus, the elves, and all the reindeer, especially Rudolph? I will leave some carrots for the reindeer next to your milk and cookies.

Love,

Sally

Sample Letter to Santa - Boy

John Smith

123 Maple Lane

Cleveland, OH 44124

November xx, XXXX


Dear Santa Claus,

I am writing to ask for the new Army Man Kung-Fu Grip Harry the Ranger action figure. I really want this toy because I know that I would spend so much time playing army games with it.


I was a really good boy this year. My mom said that I was so good that she thought I should write you a letter to ask for this toy.


I would also like to thank you for all of the awesome presents that you have given me before. I still ride my bicycle all over the neighborhood. My dad taught me how to ride it, and I am so happy that you put it under the tree.

Please say hello to everyone at the North Pole. I am excited to see what is under the tree this year.

Thank you,

Jimmy​

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