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There’s nothing quite as magical as walking into a mall and seeing a stunning Christmas display leading up to a jolly ol’ Saint Nick, sitting on an extravagant podium, waiting to grant a child’s holiday wish. With the right holiday displays, you can create a magical mall Santa experience that delights both kids and adults alike.
Classic Displays has everything you need to create a Christmas wonderland in your mall, complete with Santa, elves, reindeer, and more, that will leave mall shoppers breathless and eager to come back every year.
Let’s explore some ways to create the most magical mall Santa display for this upcoming holiday season that no one is sure to forget.
There’s nothing wrong with a classic – but to really create a memorable mall Santa display, you’ll want to use a theme that sparks imagination and wonder.
While traditional red and green colour schemes, try to think of ways to really make your mall Santa display unique! There are a lot of themes you can consider that step somewhat out of the norm without compromising on the Christmas spirit:
This is much more than a snowy display-scape; it transports mall shoppers into an icy, glittering world of Christmas imagination surrounded by glittering snowflakes, dangling icicles, and hues of chilly blue and white. Classic Displays Tiksi Polar Bear could be a great option for this theme in particular, encapsulating a well-rounded Winter Wonderland, complete with polar bears!
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree, vintage style, is sure to please both children and adults. This unique concept for a holiday display can capture both the old and the new, by having a traditional old-timey feel with state-of-the-art commercial Christmas displays.
You can really invoke nostalgia for the adults while dazzling the new generation with a blast from the past by featuring vintage toys, nutcrackers, and even wooden ornaments. Our Toy Solider or Andrew Nutcracker could be a great option here!
We also have a wonderful Funny Sitting Deer that could be an excellent choice, too.
OK, maybe this is a bit of a traditional suggestion, but you can make it unique by making this holiday display the best it can be! You can recreate the magic and wonder of Santa Clause’s North Pole operation with elves building toys, having colourful gift boxes and interactive wrapping stations, and having moving parts like conveyor belts.
Want to add an interactive element to your Santa’s Workshop? Try out our Elf Christmas Character for some added whimsy.
Combine elements of fantasy and Santa’s magic by creating a commercial holiday display that recreates the epic journey Saint Nick takes every Christmas to deliver toys to good girls and boys. Complete with Santa’s sleigh, reindeer, and glittering stars above, you can craft a Santa’s display that is sure to WOW both adults and kids alike.
Check out our interactive Santa’s Sleigh for the perfect photo-op, on theme!
Adults will for sure appreciate these creative theme ideas, especially after a long evening of holiday shopping with young kids. Remember, the holidays are a magical but also stressful time for many, so creating experiences that are great for kids but enjoyable for adults, too, is essential to creating the best mall Santa display.
People will talk about it for Christmases to come.
Listen, we don’t have to tell you that first impressions obviously matter. The same is true when it comes to holiday displays. This means that from the very beginning, your guests should be wowed! This is why having a stunning entrance needs to capture the spirit of the season, inviting guests to step directly into the magic.
Large-scale arches that utilize twinkling lights, giant candy canes, or snow-covered forests can provide both kids and adults with a sense of stepping into a new, holiday landscape! Luckily, Classic Displays has plenty of archway options, such as our Lorca Archway or Otaki Slimline Archway.
However, you can also consider using sensory elements such as:
A faux snow machine dusting visitors as they walk through the archway is going to stun and wow kids and adults, making them feel they’re walking into a snowy wonderland.
Install LED lights that can respond to touch – like having a pressure pad that causes them to light up. Or you can design light displays to operate on a timing system. These lights can be set up to twinkle or even change colour, adding a layer of wonder that will delight both kids and adults.
Smell is one of the key senses that brings back memories for both adults and kids. Pump the scent of fresh pine, cinnamon, vanilla, or peppermint into the area to activate the sense of smell and evoke warm holiday memories.
Of course, Santa is the main event – but by adding extra interactive elements around your Christmas display can turn the visit into an experience rather than a visit.
These can range from high-tech elements to simple and charming additions:
You could provide a writing station that allows kids and their trusted adults to write letters to Santa along with their wish lists. Adults can be involved by writing their own letters of gratitude for the upcoming Christmas season.
The display can include a whimsical letter box where kids and adults can “mail” these letters straight to the North Pole. Did we mention we have mailbox displays?
Set up some nifty elf-themed stations where children can help Santa by packing gifts, making toys, or sorting presents – just like little elves! These areas can be used as memorable photo-ops for excited families.
No Santa display is complete without plenty of opportunities to take pictures - but it doesn’t have to be limited to the traditional photos on Santa’s lap. Adults love capturing unique moments just like children do – especially ones they can put in the family Christmas card.
We’ve mentioned this earlier, but a photo-op on Santa’s sleigh is a classic but delightful photo opportunity. Consider including interactive features, maybe like a reindeer or some soft, fake snow guests can sit in. If you want something a little different, you can check out our Gingerbread Sleigh for a unique take on the sleigh photo-op.
Try setting up various background scenes around or within the display, like a life-sized present or gingerbread house. Adults and kids will both enjoy the variety and opportunity for different photo-ops. Check out our Cassel Gingerbread House, for example.
The traditional Santa photo is easily enhanced with a stunning ornate chair, draped in “drip” if you will – AKA fun gold accessories, presents, snow, and candy canes galore. Adding a few extra details like glowing lanterns, a toy train running around the chair, or a friendly snowman can give the experience that extra “oomph.” Of course, Classic Displays takes that extra step with our Santa’s Throne.
While the experience is primarily for children, you should still keep in mind the adults accompanying them. They need to enjoy the experience, too, or at least be able to relax a bit while their child enjoys the experience. Here’s how you can better cater to adults:
Long lines are an inevitable part of the season, so you can’t forget comfortable seating options near the Christmas display. Classic Displays offers site furniture to make sure all your parents and trusted adults have access to comfortable benches make the waiting experience less painful.
You can set up a holiday-themed coffee or treat stand so adults can grab a warm beverage or sweet treat to keep them satiated while their kiddos say hi to Santa.
Consider adding a small holiday market nearby where local artisans can sell their goods. Parents can browse for unique holiday gifts or Christmas decorations while their children enjoy the display – this allows them to check two things off their list at once by giving their children fond memories while they get their Christmas shopping done.
Lighting can make or break the ambience of any holiday display, and this is also true for a Santa-themed setup. By incorporating the proper lighting, you can take a regular display and make something truly stunning. From fairy lights to spotlights, the way you illuminate space can really provide that extra kick to the experience.
Create stunning tunnels of light that people are able to walk through while they bring the kiddos to meet Santa. This is not only beautiful, but it creates such a wondrous atmosphere for the experience ahead.
Incorporate colour-changing or music-synchronized lighting that responds to movement or sound, adding an element of surprise and delight for all visitors. Lights are essential Christmas decorations that really take even a dull display and make it something magical. Check out some of our dynamic lighting solutions.
Classic Displays is at the forefront of modern-day commercial holiday displays. We offer something for lots of occasions and can help you turn any space into a wonderland of lights, displays, and memories. If you want to get state-of-the-art holiday displays, contact us today before the Christmas season passes you by.
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