Classic Claus
- Charlotte, NC
- Santa Claus
- 154 Verified Bookings
Jill M. said “Santa Chris was a pleasure to work with. He was great with the children, posed well for pictures, rolled with the punches, and, best of all, came into…”
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Santa Jay visits the Rock Hill/Charlotte area from around Thanksgiving all the way to Christmas Eve. (I get very busy after that). I am the grandpa looking santa, at age 72 with a real, natural white beard and gray hair (yes I'll let them pull it- gently). I have a full background check and have been cleared all the way up to the White House. I'm a non-smoker, non-drinker (no drunk Santa here!) I limit my travel to within 20 miles of Rock Hill SC (my home away from the North Pole).
He was a wonderful Santa! Very nice! Did whatever we asked him.
He was a perfect Santa and so sweet to our 1 year old that was a bit nervous! Would highly recommend him!
Santa was on point he had the girls names and ages and he was able to talk to them read the night before Christmas and everybody was steel which is unusual
He was the perfect Santa. Highly recommend.
Santa Jay has come to my Christmas party for 5 years now! He's seen my kids grow up! He chats with each child and makes each one feel special!!
I hope Santa Jay will be coming to our parties for many more years to come!
Santa Jay has come to my Christmas party for 5 years now! He's seen my kids grow up! He chats with each child and makes each one feel special!!
I hope Santa Jay will be coming to our parties for many more years to come!
Thank you Santa Jay for being apart of My special event. Although I personally did not get the turn out I hope for there was one little girl in particular who was in the complete awe that Santa was there. She wrote a letter to him sat on his lap and he read it to her so she’s super excited about Christmas and that made everything worth it!!! He was also extremely kind and caring when a little baby spit up all over him & his suit. He just made a Santa joke and we got it cleaned up. His backdrop is incredible & didn’t charge extra to bring it & set up. Very kind wonderful Santa highly recommend!!!!
Very interactive
He was very friendly with all the people and kids… We had a very great experience!
Rich Experience was wonderful. Arrived early and brought a nice backdrop for photos. We would use again!
Amazing thank you so much
Santa Rich was hired to spend two hours visiting out neighbourhood. He is the loveliest man, so sweet and such a gentle personality. He was keen to talk to as many children as possible and was extremely patient with everyone, myself included. When it became obvious we would be running overtime he didn't hesitate to stay longer. I highly recommend Santa Rich and will definitely be booking him again for future events.
Santa arrived exactly on time and was the dearest man. He is gently spoken and clearly loves the children. As we ran overtime he was more than happy to accommodate us. We will definitely be making an annual booking with Santa Rich and highly recommend him to anyone having a Christmas event.
Rich was excellent. He was on time. He interacted with the children. He gave the real meaning of Christmas which is Christ. We loved him. Pastor is already wanting him back next year.
Response from Rich Experience:
Thank you for the kind words. I really enjoyed myself. God bless you all and have the Merriest of Christmases and a Blessed New Year.
Great history lesson! He needed a bag or some type of accessory, he was empty handed.
Santa Jay was exceptional! He has a big heart and our whole family will remember this special evening! The children were in awe of him and said it was the best day of their life! Santa Jay was early and took plenty of time with us. He sang Rudolph and read a Christmas book...he has a wonderful voice! He was very easy to communicate with and returned any correspondence promptly. I can't say enough good things...Everyone loved him!
He was a huge hit! Everyone loved him!!!!
Response from Rich Experience:
Thank you so much for the kind review. Have the Merriest of Christmases and I hope to see you again next year.
Rich Experience was just wonderful! The communication before our house party for 12 kids between 1 and 10 years was perfect, he always answered within a few hours, he even asked for German customs and was open for our wishes. He came in time (in spite of very bad weather and traffic), was perfectly prepared with a little card with a text for each child and was talking to one kid after another so nicely and just how you would imagine a real Santa. We could not be more happy and can highly recommend him. Thank you again!
Our clients loved him!! Very interactive and sweet. Thank you!
Response from Rich Experience:
Thank you! Your staff was great, and I was impressed with the skill in capturing the children's reactions. Looking forward to more sessions.
He was on time, professional, and just an all around great Santa!
Was on time and very jovial. Stayed and took pictures with everyone did a greta job reading T'was the Night Before Christmas to all the kids and parents.
Weve had Santa Rich 2 years in a row and he does a great job! The kids love him!!
We loved Santa Rich. We had a family Christmas party and photos/visits with Santa were part of the event. Many families commented that their experience was a very positive one. So glad we came to GigSalad to find a fabulous Santa.
Everything went well. Rich was a perfect Santa. He was great with my kids. He even brought a little goody bag for each of the children. Well worth the money. I am booking him again for sure!
Santa Jay was wonderful! We hired him for a personal family event. He read a Christmas story and personally signed a book for each child, took pictures, enjoyed cookies with the kids and the most wonderful experience was when he got on the floor and played with the kids! How incredible... 😁 having a play date with Santa! They loved it! Thank you Santa Jay for being a part of our family Christmas celebration and for helping make lifelong memories. "Same time next year Santa! Jay!"
The Estep family
We had a great time with Santa Jay. He read stories to the kids and they sat on his lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas. He could not have been nicer! I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a Santa!
Our church hired Rich you a neighborhood Christmas event. He was on time, had a great attitude, and the children loved him! Everyone talked about how nice he was. Definitely recommend hiring him for your next event!
Thank you so much for helping to add some Christmas magic to our Christmas party! Rich Experience was a wonderful Santa and brought smiles to all the kids (and parents)!! Thank you so much for the wonderful memories!!
Santa came to our house for a party with family and friends and all the kids loved him. He was kind, patient, and was happy to pose for every photo we asked him to. I also really appreciated that he was accommodating with the schedule -- I was late to make plans and he was willing to squeeze us in between parties. Would definitely recommend Rich Experience!
He showed up early and was great with the kids. Will defintely look to book him again next year.
We had a great time with Rich Experience. The kids loved him, he was personable and happy to pose for photos with all who asked. He even walked around the party which was a really nice touch. We look for to working with him again!
Response from Rich Experience:
Thank you Maxine. It was a wonderful group and I loved the opportunity to chat with the kids.
Santa Jay was superb! He made our Sunday School Class Christmas Party a memorable event. Very professional, personable, and fun! Highly recommended for all age groups.
Response from Rich Experience:
Your class was warm and welcoming. I appreciate the opportunity to quote from Luke 2 the Christmas Story.
Jay was such an exceptional Santa. He was very easy to work with and we did what he asked and he did what we asked. The event was so much fun and everyone had such a great time with him. We would definitely book this Santa again!
Response from Rich Experience:
Everything was so well organized, it made it easy for me to interact with all who attended.
Our family enjoyed Santa. The children were so amazed to see Santa. He spent time reading to the children, passing out gifts, and taking pictures with us. Having santa at our family event was really magical.
Response from Rich Experience:
Thanks Tory. It was a pleasure to be with you and your family on Christmas Day.
Santa Rich was excellent! We had him stop by the house to see 3 toddlers and he was great! He was not rushed at all to get in and out and was a hit with the kids! Will definitley book him next year!
Response from Rich Experience:
Thank you Laura. It was a pleasure being with your family on Christmas Eve.
Price Range: $100 1st hr. $50/addl. w/i 20mi of Carrowinds
Gig Length: 45 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
A happy, smiling Santa who wants to interact with kids and let them feel that they are loved.
When I grew a beard after 10 years of not having one, I discovered it came in totally white, as is my hair. My cheeks and dimples, along with my blue eyes and grandpa age (66) gave me a stunning look of the Coca-cola Santa painting. 2 years ago when I volunteered to be Santa for an event downtown to raise money for Salvation Army, I found myself doing more photos than the event's "primary on stage" Santa. Same was true when I visited my grand-daughters school all dressed up for their Christmas program. What does a semi-retired grand-pa do at Christmastime? If he looks like Santa, talks like Santa, and acts like Santa, why not be Santa.
I ask for enough time to talk to each child that wants to talk to Santa.
December 26, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Surprise |
December 21, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 18, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 10, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 26, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Surprise |
December 24, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Camp Event |
December 22, 2021 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Personal Occasion |
December 18, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 18, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2021 • 11:30am - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2021 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2019 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | MMCDC |
December 22, 2019 • 3:00pm - 10:00pm | Concert |
December 22, 2019 • All-day event | Concert |
December 21, 2019 • 3:00pm - 10:00pm | Concert |
December 21, 2019 • All-day event | Concert |
December 20, 2019 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Concert |
December 19, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | White oak |
December 18, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | White Oak |
December 17, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | White Oak |
December 16, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | White Oak |
December 15, 2019 • 3:00pm - 10:00pm | Concert |
December 15, 2019 • All-day event | concert |
December 14, 2019 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Concert |
December 14, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2019 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Concert |
December 14, 2019 • All-day event | Concert |
December 13, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Concert |
December 12, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Concert Rehearsal |
December 07, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 06, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 23, 2019 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Parade |
December 18, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
December 16, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Surprise |
December 13, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 01, 2018 • 9:00am - 2:00pm | Studio Session |
November 17, 2018 • 2:30pm - 7:30pm | Festival |
December 23, 2017 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Parade |
December 22, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Dinner Party |
December 22, 2017 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2017 • 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Campus Event |
December 20, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 20, 2017 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2017 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 16, 2017 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Grand Opening |
December 14, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 13, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Concert |
December 10, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2017 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 09, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2017 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 08, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | House Party |
December 03, 2017 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 02, 2017 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 02, 2017 • 8:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
November 18, 2017 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Cultural Event |
December 24, 2016 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 18, 2016 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Birthday (Child) |
December 17, 2016 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 17, 2016 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 17, 2016 • 9:30am - 3:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 16, 2016 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 16, 2016 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 11, 2016 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 10, 2016 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 10, 2016 • 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 10, 2016 • 8:00am - 10:30am | Fundraiser |
December 08, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 06, 2016 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 03, 2016 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 03, 2016 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Fundraiser |
December 25, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 24, 2015 | Holiday Party (Other) |
December 19, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 17, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 12, 2015 | Nonprofit Event |
November 27, 2015 | Product Promotion |
Various Christmas books to read to the children, as well as quoting the Christmas story from Luke Chapter 2.
My greatest influence was the gift of the Christ child over 2000 years ago, and my acceptance of that gift when I was 6 years old. As Santa, the movie "Miracle on 34th Street" shows me what Santa should act like.
A chair for Santa
Jill M. said “Santa Chris was a pleasure to work with. He was great with the children, posed well for pictures, rolled with the punches, and, best of all, came into…”
Melanie said “Kids and parents will not stop raving about this amazing Santa. We will absolutely look to have Santa come back again next year.”
Ryan L. said “Best in the business! Highly recommended!!!!”
Tara D. said “Our holiday party this year was a huge hit this year with the addition of Zanny Claus. Thank you so much for being available.”