A MAN who dresses up as Father Christmas says some of his family are still in the dark about his alias.
Michael Facherty has been donning Santa Claus attire over the festive period for 35 years but it's a well-kept secret.
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'My family don't know I dress up as Santa - I've kept it a secret for years' Credit: Michael Facherty 5
His grotto is currently closed but that doesn't stop him from bringing joy to others Credit: Michael Facherty
Known as 'Henley Santa', Michael started out his Father Christmas career after playing the figure for his children's school.
But his grandchildren have no idea.
He told the Daily Star: "No, none of them know I'm Santa.
"Some of my grandchildren say to me 'you really like Christmas, don't you' and I just nod my head."
He believes his 11-year-old grandchild will start to get suspicious soon.
His Santa Grotto is closed again due to Covid restrictions this year so will make Zoom calls and go door-to-door.
The family man will normally take Christmas day off from work but made an exception last year for one family.
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Michael explains he made the stop because it was a father of twin boys' last Christmas.
He said: "I did one last year as someone got in touch who had 5-year-old twins."
"It was her husband's last Christmas so I did it for them but I don't normally."
Dressing up and playing a jolly Saint Nick isn't the only talent Michael has.
He's also an author and an actor who has played an Oxford professor as well as a gangster.
None of them know I'm Santa
Michael FachertySanta Claus impersonator
He said his favourite role was playing Santa Claus.
Ahead of Christmas, Michael offer advice for parents to get the best possible grotto trip for kids.
His tips include checking out the grotto's reputation ahead of visiting, booking early and explains how to get the best picture.
He also reveals the one thing parents should never do.
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Mike Facherty has been dressing up as Father Christmas for years Credit: Michael Facherty 5
He believes his 11-year-old grandchild will start to get suspicious soon Credit: Michael Facherty 5
Mike Facherty is a professional Santa impersonator Credit: Michael Facherty