For six years now we have hosted “Breakfast with Santa” for our son’s basketball team.
I try to make it look special from candles on the table to hanging stars from the chandelier.
I hot glued three candy canes together to make an easel to hold each of the boys names for place-cards. We drink hot coca out of Santa mugs and I let these rowdy boys use the fine china for such a special occasion!
We eat pancakes, bacon and sausage ——and a few snowman doughnuts. Mini powder sugar doughnuts with a candy corn nose and candy eyes (from the cake decorating store).
Usually we make a craft but this year I couldn’t resist playing “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader” with these fifth grade boys. Santa graciously agreed!
Santa takes a photo with each boy
Hands out a small gift to each boy
In the past Santa has read “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” This year Santa was so fabulous he said the entire poem from memory. He also reminded the boys how lucky they were, to be good, listen to their moms (thank you Santa) and remember those who don’t have as much.
I’m thankful these boys still go along and just lose themselves in the magic of the morning!
erica says
Any suggestions on where I can find candy corn this time of year?
Mustachio says
Came across this when I was looking for party themes. Wonderful idea 🙂
nicole says
Such a cute idea! I actually know Santa so I might plan something like this for the kids.
Janet says
Did you make the stars that were hanging from the ceiling? If so, how? Great ideas!!
Reverend Tex B. Acon says
I really liked your blog! Praise Bacon and Hallelujah 🙂
Jerry (female) says
What a wonderful thing you do. My husband use to be a Santa and go to homes for parties and we have had gathering and i think your doing a wonderful thing.
Sarah says
I loved everything about this post, so many great ideas!!! I loved your snowman doughnuts and decided to make them for my girls and my nieces right before Christmas. While at the store buying the doughnuts I couldn’t help wanting to buy the chocolate ones (I like them much better). So the next morning I made the snowman doughnuts, put 3 together to make a whole snowman, then used the chocolate ones and made penguins. They turned out SO cute and the girls LOVED them. Thanks for the great, easy idea!! When I get pictures up on my blog of them I will let you know and give you credit for the idea 🙂
JoeyfromVA says
I am SO happy I found your blog..I think your ideas are amazing!! Keep up the great work and thanks for inspiring me!
suzie sews says
Linked over form blog of the day…My you have some very impressive stuff going on here, I adore this breakfast with Santa and all your brillent ideas…I shall be back
All the best for the New Year
Amanda says
I made those snowmen doughnuts with cake writing and the are just adorable. I’ll get a photo on my site soon. Thanks.
Jrizzo says
I love the powdered donut idea! very cool! Jen R
Edi says
I just found your blog and saw your candy cane name place holders and whipped up a few for our house! Thank you for the clever idea!