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Santa Claus Jim
- Burlington, NC
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 60 miles
- Contact for quote
Overview
Christmas isn't just a day, it's the amazing experience of hope, joy, peace and love that come to us through the baby lying in a manger. St. Nicholas, a.k.a. Santa Claus, demonstrated this in his life, and has come to symbolize all that is magical and wonderful about Christmas. Let Santa Jim bring the joy and wonder of Santa Claus to your private party, charity event, retail promotion, or family gathering. The jolly old elf in the red suit will visit with children of all ages, pose for individual and group pictures, hand out presents (that you provide), and read "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" from a large picture book.
36 Reviews
Santa Jim was a hit with our special needs kiddos. He was patient with them and treated each of them in a special way. Parents were happy and our staff as well. We will definitely be booking him again next year, as well as recommending him to others. Thank you Jim for everything ❤️
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Santa Jim was an absolute delight at our annual Breakfast with Santa event! This was his second year with us, and he once again exceeded all expectations. The kids adored him, and he made each child feel special with personalized greetings and thoughtful questions.
A highlight of the event was when Santa Jim read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to the children—his storytelling brought the magic of the holiday season to life. His professionalism, warmth, and genuine love for spreading holiday cheer truly made our event unforgettable.
We couldn’t be happier with his service and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-tier Santa experience. Thank you, Santa Jim, for making our holiday season magical once again! 🎄✨
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I have used various Santa's through the years across North Carolina. Santa Claus Jim is the Best! Prompt, professional, and parents appreciated that he interacted with the kids beyond asking them what they wanted for Christmas. We will book him again for our events next year.
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This Santa was absolutely amazing. I felt the magic as an adult! He went above and beyond knowing the kids names and knowing their elves names! He was so kind and gentle. He read the Christmas poem and made it seem so real! If you want to feel the magic of Christmas, you need this Santa! Such a sweet demeanor and so patient with the kids. He even gave some interesting fun facts about the reindeer and North Pole! The kids loved it and I even loved it as a 35 year old woman! Choose him!!!
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Santa Jim was amazing with people, he is approachable, sweet and has a lot of patience. We are looking forward to have Santa Jim in our future events. Thanks Santa Jim!
Appreciated Santa Jim's professionalism from before the visit and coordinating with me to when he was spending time with all the kiddos. He was jolly, cheerful, and just a delight to have the party. Would definitely hire him again!
Santa Jim was absolutely perfect for our house party of 150 guests. He was super communicative and professional, on time, and stayed even longer than anticpated as we had more guests than we thought! Somehow in 1.5 hours he managed to read a story to 40 kids, let them all sit on his knee, gave them all presents, and even managed to charm a few adults! I'm hoping he agrees to be a staple of our holiday party for years to come.
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Santa Jim was absolutely fantastic! He came fully prepared, was great to work with, and truly connected with each kid. His warmth and professionalism exceeded all expectations. Everyone loved him, and we can't wait to invite him back for years to come!
Santa Jim was wonderful with the children! Looks and acts like the real Santa! So very kind and absolutely affordable! I'll be using him every time I need a Santa for photos!
He’s the best! Held the kids attention, asked the kids questions and answered some hard ones. He’s great!
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Santa Jim entertained all of our children at our family Christmas event with a story and personal lap time. He was kind, engaging and you could tell he loved his job. Thank you for making the evening so special!
Santa's presence was truly heartwarming, and he effortlessly embodied the spirit of the season. The attention to detail in his festive attire and the twinkle in his eye instantly put smiles on everyone's faces, both young and old. It was evident that Santa had a genuine passion for spreading joy and helping to keep the magic of Santa Claus alive within us all.
I would highly recommend him for your event. Merry Christmas!
We had Santa Jim over for our children and nieces and nephew. Our kids can sometimes take a moment to warm up, and Santa Jim was so patient and kind. My four year old kept sneaking back for one more hug!
His suit-- especially the boots!-- is just beautiful! Santa Jim was just like we hope Santa to be. His reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" was a perfect end to his visit-- and he never seemed to tire of answering questions! He really went the extra mile, and he even convinced two pre-teen skeptics.
My oldest was eager to please Santa Jim, and Santa Jim was kind enough to oblige my son. He was so excited that he got to "help" Santa by offering him a glass of milk and offering to carry his bag.
My kids can't stop talking and smiling about their visit with Santa! Thank you for making our Christmas so special and memorable....we would definitely have Santa Jim back!!
Boxcar loved having Santa Claus Jim for our annual Christmas sweater party. He was enthusiastic, kind, and was able to work well despite a very busy day!
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Santa Jim was amazing. He was the most authentic Santa we have ever met. He was on time, friendly and made everyone’s night special. (Young and old) highly recommend.
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We absolutely loved having Santa Jim at our event. He was great at communication leading up to the event and was fantastic with all of the kids and photographer. We would hire him again and again!
Santa Jim is Santa! He did a wonderful job and even had cute reindeer anecdotal stories. Gentle, warm kind - on time, communicative did a great job. Will call him back again.
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We are group of families with neurodivergent loved ones. Santa Jim was amazing and patient with them. He was natural while story telling too!!
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We had the wonderful opportunity to book Santa Jim for our agency community Angel Tree holiday workshop. Santa Jim volunteered his time to give back to a community in need by taking pictures, handing out candy, and even dancing with many of the families who came by. We absolutely loved having him!
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Santa Jim was great. Very personable with the kids, great interaction with parents and adults. Spoke clearly so parents could hear if the children made requests they may not have known about. Would definitely book him again.
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Response from Santa Claus Jim:
Thank you, Sarah, for the very kind words. I try to always make sure parents hear everything the kiddos ask me for so there aren’t any unfortunate disappointments on Christmas morning!
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Santa Claus Jim arrived on time, jingling his christmas bells and surprised all our little ones on Christmas Eve! He shared insider information on the reindeer and was very patient with kids and read them a beautiful Christmas story. He shared special chocolates with the little ones before leaving and left everyone feeling loved and special on Christmas eve! Thanks Santa Claus Jim! Definitely recommend (my son talked the whole way home about Santa!)
Santa Jim was everything we needed in a Santa for our event. We had a small event for our neighborhood kids to meet with Santa. He took care with each child, making each one feel special. We can't wait until next year to book him again! Thank you Santa Jim! Merry Christmas!
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Jim was awesome and the kids loved him, especially his beard haha !! He had an amazing spirit and was very punctual. Cant wait to see you next year. Thank you.
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Great job
Spoke great to children
Made them believe
Would hire him again and again
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Jim was fantastic! He was so laid back and willing to be flexible. We had some last minute cancelations due to sickness and overall late start to the event and he was so understanding and kind. He took his time with the kiddos, answered some tough questions and encouraged everyone to have a picture. We definitely look forward to having him again!
Santa Jim was punctual, looked great, and engaged with our attendees in a positive and fun way. I would definitely recommend him!
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Very interactive with children. Gorgeous, authentic -looking suit.
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Santa Claus Jim was a pleasure to work with. He was excellent with communication, extremely timely, and great with the kids!
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Santa Jim was very professional. Excellent communication. Would not hesitate to book him again!
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Santa Jim did a phenomenal job during our Holiday Photo event! His demeanor with children is second to none and you can tell he really enjoys his role as Santa. From start to finish he delivered exactly what was asked of him. He read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” throughout the event, chatted with kiddos and gave every one of them a treat to take home. Communication prior to the event was great, we even chatted on the phone to get all the details dialed in. Santa Jim is the first Santa we’ve ever worked and we’ll definitely hire him again for future events! Thank you Santa Jim!
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Santa Jim is outstanding! We booked him for a Santa Photos fundraiser and he was amazing. I was impressed with his responsiveness, promptness, and overall demeanor with the children. He took the time to make kids feel welcome and comfortable. He was very willing to work with the photographer and the photos turned out perfectly. If you need Santa- he's your guy! Thank you Santa Jim, I look forward to working with you in the future.
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Santa came to my house for our family Christmas party. Kids 4 months to 6 years old. He was AWESOME!!! Beautiful suit. Kids loved the visit. He even read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” to them. Gave them each a treat bag that I provided. He was prompt, very professional, easy to communicate with and VERY kids appropriate and believable. Very much recommend him.
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Santa Jim was wonderful! He was prompt, professional, warm and jolly!! He did a great job remembering names, telling stories, and reading a book. He posed for pictures and was so very patient listening to the wish list. He made a lot of kids and parents very happy!
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Santa Jim was wonderful! He was prompt, professional, warm and jolly!! Even though it was raining and a little cold, Santa Jim did not let that stop him from spreading his holiday cheer to the kids! He made a lot of kids and parents very happy!
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Santa Jim was prompt, professional, and just amazing! He made a lot of kids super happy. Merry Christmas!
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Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for quote
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Santa Jim will in arrive in costume ten to fifteen minutes early to go over expectations, learn names, and collect gifts to be distributed (if any) in his big, red bag. Please plan to meet him somewhere out of view of the children. He will allow kids to sit on his knee, or not, as they and their parent(s) desire, will visit, find out what each one wants for Christmas, and answer questions. He will hand out any gifts you have provided, pose for pictures, and read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” (if desired).
Santa Jim will be warm, friendly, kind and compassionate from beginning to end. As the father of two children with special needs, he will do whatever he can to accommodate children with special needs and to help them to feel included. Most of all, Santa Jim will share the magic, wonder, and love of Christmas with young and old alike.
About
Santa Jim is a husband, the father of three adult children, and an ordained United Methodist minister. His father, also a United Methodist pastor, has been bringing the magic and wonder of Christmas to children as Santa Claus for many years. He has now retired, and Santa Jim, having learned from the best, has taken up the "family business." He looks forward to helping you make Christmas memories that will last a lifetime.
Member of the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, Non-smoker, non-drinker, current on both flu and bivalent COVID vaccines, criminal background check available upon request.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
December 22, 2024 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 20, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Campus Event |
December 15, 2024 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Surprise |
December 14, 2024 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 08, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 08, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | House Party |
December 08, 2024 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 07, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2024 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Festival |
December 07, 2024 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 01, 2024 • 10:00am - 3:00pm | Fundraiser |
November 25, 2024 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Surprise |
November 23, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Festival |
November 16, 2024 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Studio Session |
December 22, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Surprise |
December 16, 2023 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2023 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 09, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2023 • 4:30pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 02, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2023 • 9:00am - 11:30am | Fundraiser |
December 01, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 24, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Personal Occasion |
December 18, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 17, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
December 12, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2022 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 03, 2022 • 10:00pm - 11:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 03, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 8:30am - 12:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 20, 2022 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Studio Session |
November 05, 2022 • 8:00am - 1:00pm | Fundraiser |
December 19, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Surprise |
December 19, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Parade |