Who says Santa cannot sound just like you? If you leave everyone smiling and full of holiday spirit, you will know you have done your job. Listen to other Santa voices not so much to copy their sound, but to get inspiration for your own Santa voice.
When you deepen your voice, there can be a fine line between sounding like “jovial Santa” as opposed to “grumpy Santa” or even “creepy Santa. " Always remember that the attitude you present with your voice is what counts.
“What’s your name, little one?” “What would you like for Christmas, Jane?” “Yes, Rudolph has been a very good reindeer this year!” “I did get the letter you sent me. Can you remind me what you asked for?” “No, I didn’t put your brother on the naughty list this year. But it was close!”
“What kind of treats do you think I should give my reindeer this year?” “Do you think it is snowing back home at the North Pole?” “Have you been working on your Christmas list?” “What is your favorite holiday song?”
Kids may also ask difficult or uncomfortable questions. They may ask why you did not bring them the toy they really wanted last year, or even if you can bring back a loved one who passed away during the year. In these cases, you may want to work on tactful ways to let them know that Santa’s magic does have its limits.
This may seem less important if you are just planning on calling someone as Santa. In reality, though, genuinely smiling and being happy while you talk makes your voice sound more joyful, even if the other person cannot see you!
This is a good option if you want Santa to call your kids, but are worried they’ll recognize your slightly “Santa-fied” voice. You can tinker with the app until the voice sounds practically nothing like yours. Make sure you choose a legitimate app that has the seal of approval from your app store and lots of good user reviews.
It may help to listen to yourself laugh naturally. Consider recording yourself watching one of your favorite funny videos, shows, or movies. Work on how to combine your natural laugh with the “ho, ho, ho” sound.
Don’t push in forcefully. Apply mild to moderate pressure instead.
Using your diaphragm creates a deeper, richer sound. They call it a “belly laugh” for a reason!
Pay attention to your eyes while you do your Santa laugh, especially if you will be wearing a puffy white Santa beard. The beard will conceal much of your face, so it is up to your eyes to cue in the crowd that you’re jolly and joyful.
