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    Don't worry, Santa Claus is still coming to town despite short supply

    It's a bit quieter than usual in the North Pole this year.
    Dec 02, 2021 2 minutes
    Tom Carmody as Santa this year. During the coronavirus pandemic, he's been sitting on a trailer that his elf friend tows him around on so he can wave hello to the kids at a safe distance. (Courtesy)

    "Employees wanted" signs have popped up across the U.S. amid the labor shortage. One particular job description calls upon a fairly specific type of worker — white beard, portly figure, jolly demeanor.

    Actors who portray Santa Claus at retail stores or company parties during the

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