Store Santas Face Job Shortages Amid Holiday Season

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Store Santa job postings have decreased by 35% in 2025 due to retail cutbacks, mall closures, and a shift to online shopping, but wages have increased to a median of $25 per hour, with employers now favoring candidates with real beards, reflecting a shrinking but higher-paid Santa workforce.
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