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- Bushkill, PA
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 1 hours
- Christmas Season $250+up, weekends higher.
Overview
Pocono Santa Encounter — The Real-Bearded, Real-Bellied, Real Jolly Santa in the Pennsylvania Poconos & Beyond
Revive the Yuletide Magic by enjoying your own encounter with Santa this Christmas Season. Let the Spirit of Christmas ignite the sparkle in your eyes as you build cherished lifetime memories with your loved ones.
At Pocono Santa Encounter, we waken your childhood marvel through transformational experiences with the Red Elf himself! In addition to honoring the holiday tradition of photographs with Santa, we kindle imagination in children young and old. Simply stated, our mission is to spread the Wonderment of Christmas!
1 Review
Santa (Franc) is great!! We have used him multiple times for various appearances and types of events. He was flexible with options and his pricing was fair compared to some other more expensive quotes that we have received. We are looking forward to our next event as the holiday season continues and would recommend him to others.
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Pocono Santa Encounter:
Jolly good thank you for your kind words. I eagerly look forward to working with you again.
Booking Info
Price Range: Christmas Season $250+up, weekends higher.
Gig Length: 60 - 360 minutes
Languages: English, Mrs. Claus In Fluent In Ukrainian
Insurance: $1,000,000 - United States Liability Insurance Company HBP(phone number hidden)
What to Expect
Simply stated, our mission is to spread the Wonderment of Christmas!
Pocono Santa Encounter is available for many types of holiday Santa events including photo opportunities. Clients can expect personalized, dependable service from characters who not only perform the roles but cherish them too! In addition to honoring the holiday tradition of photographs with Santa, we kindle imagination in children young and old.
About
Pocono Santa Encounter —
The Real-Bearded, Real-Bellied, Real Jolly Santa Serving the Pennsylvania Poconos & Beyond
Our professional portrayal artistic characters:
Santa: SANTA CLAAS, as portrayed by Francis “Frank” DenDulk
As Santa Claas, Frank has portrayed the modern American Santa for over three decades. Traits of the jolly Nordic elf, Christian Saint Nicholas, Dutch Sinterklaas, and ancestors “Claas” are integrated into this character. Twelve generations ago, CLAAS was Frank’s family surname. Truly a “Son of Claas”, Santa is in his genes!
In prior years, nearly all Frank’s work as Santa was voluntary and/or charitable. Then in 2023, increasingly active membership in the Worldwide Santa Claus Network coupled with a number of inspirational catalysts inspired him to become a professional Claus Portrayal Artist.
As a father of four, step-father of three, and grandfather of eleven, his cumulative parental experience with children exceeds 200 years! In earlier life, Frank was a certified K-12 teacher in his home state of New Jersey. More so, for years he served as a multi-season, volunteer coach for children’s recreational sports leagues.
Santa Claas is your REAL SANTA — Real Beard, Real Belly, and Real Jolly!
Mrs. Claus: CHRISTINE CHRINGLE CLAAS, as portrayed by Christine DenDulk
Christine Chringle Claas is a superb “Mrs. Claus”! She is a wonderful addition to the Santa experience, especially when young children are shy or hesitant about of Santa. Children can easily go to her first for reassurance and quiet conversation.
As a mother of three, step-mother of four, and grandmother of eleven, she has spent a good deal of life entertaining and managing children! Fully fluent in Ukrainian, she has taught children's classes in the Ukrainian-American churches.
Mrs. Claus does not appear solo. She functions to enhance Pocono Santa Encounter's sharing the wonderment of the Christmas experience.
Summary: The safety of your children is our top priority!
Pocono Santa Encounter features trained, experienced, and insured practitioners who come with complete nationwide background checks.
Additional Booking Notes
Lighting, staging, and sound is dependent upon the event.
Services Offered
Team
| Santa Frank | Santa |
| Christine Chringle | Mrs. Claus |
Influences & Inspiration
As Santa Claas, Frank has portrayed the modern American Santa for over three decades. Traits of the jolly Nordic elf, Christian Saint Nicholas, Dutch Sinterklaas, and ancestors “Claas” are integrated into this character.
Frank & Christine are members of the Worldwide Santa Claus Network. They have earned the WSCN's designation for professionalism as "Claus Portrayal Artists".
Setup Requirements
A CHAIR for Santa! A comfortable and strong chair for fat & jolly Santa to sit in, not low to the ground, not in a tight space, with room for children to sit on the floor in front of him.
CHAIR for Mrs Claus: A chair for Mrs. Claus (if accompanying).