Do's and don'ts for Santa Claus

• Santa Sal Lizard offers nine tips for those who would play Claus
• Punctuality and encouraging children to be well-behaved and cheery are key
• NEVER pass up milk and cookies

Santa himself (aka author Sal Lizard) offers some do's and don't's in case you ever want to don the red suit:

- Encourage children to be good. Santa's always checking his lists!

- Encourage children to have fun and to help spread Christmas cheer, sing Christmas carols for all to hear!

- Show up to parties and events prepared and on time. A generic shopping bag is not the same as your genuine Santa sack.

- Remember that children pay close attention, and understand more than you think, so be careful what you say and do.

Santa dont's

- Don't ever promise a child she'll get what she asks for.

- Don't ever embarrass a child who might have had an accident.

- Don't ever pass up milk and cookies (especially chocolate chip!).

- Don't forget to ask yourself "What Would Santa Do?"

- Don't miss an event because of a snowstorm. Santa's sleigh is unstoppable.