David Falconer, 43, is one of the city's best-known Santas. The role has taken him to Ocean Park, Harbour City, the Hong Kong WinterFest and shopping malls over the past decade.
Ohio-based Ricky Baldwin is a stage actor and singer who has committed the past eight years of his career to the Santa role. He will be at Santa's mansion in Pacific Place this month.
How did you fall into the role of Santa Claus?
DF: Because I am conversant in Cantonese, I have been asked to take on different acting roles over the years. My first Santa Claus role for a television commercial was just another one of these requests. After that, the requests just kept coming in.
RB: It all began in 2001 when one of the theatres cast me in Miracle on 34th Street and I discovered the role of Santa. That changed my life. I just fell in love with the role.
How long does it take to get ready?