how do you have to be to be (a paid) Santa for christmas, I think old, but some say it doesn't matter?

Question

obviously gender & race is important, but does age matter?

Answer 1

I think age does matter. When I think of Santa, I see a man who's a bit round and has a mature voice. As we age, our voice deepens and sounds "older". You just don't get that same feeling when you're in your twenties or even a teenager and playing Santa. And the "real" Santas are way better than the dudes putting on a fake beard and white hair. Just my opinion.....

Answer 2

it shouldn't but it does. i like to see an authentic looking santa and that's hard to do if your too young and don't have the proper make up