Tight labor market creates Santa shortage across US

Employers in the U.S. are already having trouble booking one of Santa's helpers to visit kids ahead of the holiday.

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Nov 12, 2021, 1:43 PM

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Updated 1,134 days ago

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Employers in the U.S. are already having trouble booking one of Santa's helpers to visit kids ahead of the holiday.

The head of a professional Santa Claus School in Denver says this year, the region is down about 10 to 15% of St. Nicks.

According to the school, many older men are opting out of the job over concerns about being exposed to unvaccinated kids.

The alternative to an in-person visit is virtual or video visits.