Bustling services, Santa Claus 'running shows' on Christmas in Nghe An

Christmas decorations

VAt Christmas, Christmas trees are irreplaceable. The service of buying, selling and decorating Christmas trees is currently very popular. According to a survey by PV, the price of Christmas trees has increased compared to last year. Specifically, at Vinh market, small and medium-sized Christmas trees cost from 200,000 - 500,000 VND. Large Christmas trees for offices, businesses, restaurants... cost up to tens of millions of VND. In Quynh Luu and Dien Chau districts, the price of Christmas trees has also increased by 10 - 20% compared to previous years.

Christmas tree decoration service is in high demand during Christmas season. Photo: Viet Hung

Christmas tree decoration services are also popular during this time, helping young people with good skills earn millions. The price of this service is not fixed, depending on the size of the tree as well as the customer's requirements, usually ranging from 70,000 - 200,000 VND/tree. Large trees that require meticulousness and care will have higher prices.

Christmas decoration accessories are very diverse, with average prices ranging from 15,000 - 50,000 VND/product. Photo: Quang An

People in Quynh Thanh and Quynh Luu communes are busy buying Christmas decorations during Christmas. Photo: Viet Hung

Mr. Hoa said that since mid-November, his family has hired 4 workers to start the Christmas star production season. With many years of experience, his family produces an average of 30 stars with metal and bamboo frames per day. The price of a star with a metal frame ranges from 320,000 VND to 500,000 VND per star; the price of a star with a bamboo frame ranges from 250,000 VND per star. During the time before Christmas, the number of stars sold is from 500 to 600.

Currently in Quynh Thanh commune, there are 5 households that also do the job of decorating lights. After each Christmas, these households have a considerable income.

Santa Claus is busy "running shows"

Santa Claus service is very popular during Christmas. Although it only lasts for a few days, the income from this service can reach millions of dong per day. Normally, the gift delivery work will be carried out from December 20 onwards, and the peak is on the evenings of December 23 - 24. Walking around Vinh City during this time, it is not difficult to see Santa Claus on the streets "delivering gifts".

Parents will choose gifts for their children before asking Santa Claus to deliver them on Christmas Eve. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan, a Santa Claus service provider in Vinh City, said: "This year, people's demand has increased. Before December 20, people called to make reservations. There are even customers from neighboring districts such as Hung Nguyen and Nam Dan. On average, I deliver to 5-10 children each night. However, on peak nights of December 23-24, the number of orders will increase many times."

The price for this type of service also varies, depending on the time the customer receives the gift and the distance Santa Claus travels. If the customer wants to give the gift to their child on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 25th and before 6pm, the shipping price will be 50,000 - 70,000 VND/trip, after 6pm, the price will increase by 20,000 VND. On December 23rd - 24th, the shipping price will increase significantly, averaging 130,000 - 200,000 VND/trip.

The Santa Claus service is very simple but can earn millions every night. Photo: Quang An

The mission of a Santa Claus is very simple, when he arrives at the house, Santa Claus will tell the children why they are receiving gifts. Then he will give gifts and tell them to be good and study hard... Finally, he will take souvenir photos and say goodbye to give gifts to other children. The average interaction time is only about 10 minutes, so this is considered a "light work, high salary" job when every night, Santa Claus can give gifts to dozens of children, earning millions easily.