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<\/a><\/p>\nIn 2011, Santa raised $10,000 for Toys for Tots and donated over 6,000 lbs of food to Manhattan and Brooklyn food banks. The charitable mayhem continues this December.<\/p>\n
What is Santacon?
\nSantacon is a non-denominational, non-commercial, non-political and non-sensical Santa Claus convention that occurs once a year for absolutely no reason.
\nIt\u2019s your chance to spread holiday cheer in the most magical and absurd way possible.<\/p>\n
What isn’t Santacon?
\nSantacon is not a bar crawl. Every time you call it that, a sugarplum fairy dies.<\/p>\n
Do I have to dress as Santa?
\nSanta only gets jolly with those in full, head-to-toe costume.
\nJust wearing a Santa hat doesn\u2019t cut it \u2013 you will be jeered off the sleigh.<\/p>\n
Can I be an elf or toy soldier or dreidel instead?
\nHo-ho-hell yes. Santa loves creativity.
\nCheck out Stories from Santacon for some favorites from years past.<\/p>\n
When is Santacon?
\nSaturday, December 15th, 2012. Starts early, goes late.<\/p>\n
What should I bring?<\/p>\n
At least two non-perishable food items for Santa\u2019s food drive.
\nComfortable footwear.
\nA Metrocard.
\nCash for food and drinks. Stops will be too crowded to use a credit card.
\n(Tip bartenders and waitstaff well for putting up with Santa!)
\nGifts, games, props, and performances to entertain Santas and strangers alike.
\nYour jolly fucking Christmas spirit.<\/p>\n
What shouldn’t I bring?<\/p>\n
Open containers of alcohol. You will be arrested, and Santa won\u2019t feel sorry for you.
\nYour douchebag friends (cool friends who drink responsibly and respect others are fine).<\/p>\n
What can I do to prepare?<\/p>\n
Make a costume.
\nRead Stories From Santacon for ideas and inspiration.
\nFollow Santa’s twitter.
\nYou can receive Santa’s tweets via SMS text message by texting \u201cfollow @santacon\u201d to 40404.
\nPrint out or download the Dirty Carol Book (coming soon).
\nGet a good night\u2019s sleep and eat a big breakfast.
\nKnow your limits and pace yourself. If you plan to drink, do so responsibly.
\nPlan to keep an eye on your friends and fellow Santa!
\nWatch Santacon: True or False
\nDON’T BE AN ASSHOLE (it’s Christmas for fucks sake.)<\/p>\n
Where do I sign up?
\nSign up in person at the North Pole, two sleigh-lengths past Rudolph\u2019s stable and just outside of the candy cane forest.
\nOr, watch nycsantacon.com and follow @santacon on Twitter to find out where to go.<\/p>\n