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PLEASE READ: Home visits, photo sessions, corporate events, pet adoption events, you name it, THE Houston Santa is YOUR Santa! I'm also available for virtual visits. Past appearances include a shopping center in Southern California, Neiman Marcus near The Galleria, & KHOU-11 News. Your guests will be enchanted & filled with magical memories.
$250/hour. Christmas Eve: $350/hour. Christmas Day: $450/hour. Virtual Visits & Video Postcards: $50.
Wedding Officiant: Eric is also an ordained wedding officiant. Christian or secular, LGBTQ or hetero, Eric would be honored to officiate your wedding. Specializing in "short & sweet" services; Your marriage should last a lifetime, not the ceremony.
6 Reviews
Santa Eric participated in our annual Houston Heights Association December Meeting & Program - virtual this year on Zoom. Santa Eric was the showcase surprise - broadcasting from "The North Pole" - he entertained the audience with his wit and charm - as he distributed "door prizes" in the most magical and fun way.
Santa Eric was a dream to work with -- and I would absolutely hire Santa Eric again -- and totally recommend him for online and in-person events.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Eric:
Thank you, Angela! I thoroughly enjoyed your event, and adding a virtual visit to your list of raffle give-aways. And I loved the virtual visit with the sweet family who won it.
Santa Eric went above and beyond what I was expecting. He's very nice and did a great job with the kids. Would definitely hire him again. Thanks.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Eric:
It was a pleasure meeting and working with you! You have a wonderful family and the kiddos were fun to talk to.
Photos from this event
Eric was very pleasant and great with communication. Wanted a short and simple ceremony with husband who is currently in the hospital, and Eric turned an okay day, into the best day of his life. ♥️ Thank you
Wedding Officiant
Response from Santa Eric:
Thank you so much for your positive comments. It was an honor to perform your service, and your little one is adorable. Her greeting me with, “Hi Santa,” tickled me and warmed my heart. I wish you and Tramain a wonderful life together.
Santa Eric is the real deal! Very professional, adaptable, and a fantastic Santa (bells and whistles included!) All of the kids and guests loved him. Definitely recommend. 10/10. Thank you!!
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Eric:
Thank you so much for having me. Your event was a perfect end to a wonderful holiday season. I hope to be your Santa again in the future!
We hired Santa Eric for our Animal Rescue fundraiser and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was early and stayed a few minutes past our end time. His outfit was fantastic and everyone loved him. We have hired other Santa's in the past and will continue to hire Santa Eric moving forward. You will not be disappointed with Santa Eric!
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Eric:
Thank you so much. I’m glad I helped make your event special. It was a pleasure working for you!
We held a Christmas in July event at our bar and Santa Eric came out to visit with the kids. He's was a hit! He even surprised us and did balloon animals as well. We will be having him out again if possible.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Eric:
So glad you’re happy with my visit this past weekend. I had a wonderful time! The kids and pets were a hoot! And your hospitality was beyond reproach! I look forward to working with you again!
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 480 minutes
Languages: American Sign Language, English, French, Spanish
Insurance: $10,000 - Kaercher Insurance
What to Expect
Santa Eric: Expect to be treated like you and your children are the most important people on the planet. Expect magical moments and memories that will last a lifetime. Expect a Yuletide gust of life to supercharge your imagination.
Wedding Officiant: Your wedding officiation will be custom fitted to your relationship and requirements. If desired, Eric can meet with the couple in person for a Q&A to get a feel for how the proceedings should be carried out. Alternately, a series of emails can cover those needs. Eric will contribute 100% to making the couple feel extra special on their special day.
About
A real bearded Santa since 2016, Santa Eric loves his calling as much as he loves opening his heart to children. Every child is a VIP, every visit an opportunity to create magical memories. Santa Eric has approximately 20 years experience as an entertainer. With many of those years spent in improvisational comedy, every question about the North Pole or the reindeer is an opening to dazzle the imagination, to creatively connect with the child's inner world and make Christmas a little brighter.
Member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS) and Lone Star Santas.
As an ordained wedding officiant, Eric loves bringing souls together in that most revered of unions. He's performed services in and outside Texas, both Christian and secular. Eric is eager to officiate for the LGBTQ community. (A little bit of trivia: Eric was born the year of the Stonewall riots.) Your service will be tailor-made to suit the couple's wishes. Eric specializes in "short but sweet" services, since most would agree it's the marriage that should last a lifetime, not the wedding.
Additional Booking Notes
For photos, a chair or love seat is recommended to fit Santa and at least one child. Please provide a fan. (Santa's suit is warm.)
Mistletoe, milk, and cookies not necessary.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| December 22, 2023 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | House Party |
| December 03, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Baby Shower |
| December 04, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Santa-Shelly photog |
| December 14, 2020 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Virtual Event |
| December 12, 2020 • 8:00am - 10:00am | Christmas Party |
| December 22, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| November 28, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
| September 27, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
| August 31, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding |
| June 22, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 21, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| February 16, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 24, 2018 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 22, 2018 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Neiman Marcus - Breakfast with Santa |
| December 18, 2018–December 22, 2018 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Bass ProShops, Pearland |
| December 17, 2018 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Bass ProShops, Pearland |
| December 16, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Neiman Marcus - Breakfast with Santa |
| December 15, 2018 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Neiman Marcus - Breakfast with Santa |
| December 10, 2018–December 15, 2018 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Bass ProShops, Pearland |
| December 09, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| December 09, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Neiman Marcus - Breakfast with Santa |
| December 08, 2018 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| December 08, 2018 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Neiman Marcus - Breakfast with Santa |
| December 03, 2018–December 08, 2018 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Bass ProShops, Pearland |
| December 01, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Fundraiser |
| December 01, 2018 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Fundraiser |
| November 26, 2018–December 01, 2018 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Bass ProShops, Pearland |
| November 19, 2018–November 24, 2018 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Bass ProShops, Pearland |
| November 12, 2018–November 17, 2018 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Bass ProShops, Pearland |
| November 10, 2018 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Bass ProShops, Pearland |
| November 03, 2018 • 8:00am - 4:00pm | AFSP Walk, The Woodlands |
| July 21, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Riverstone Waterpark, Sugar Land |
| July 21, 2018 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Nightclub Event |
| June 02, 2018 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Bestsy Ross Elementary Fundraiser-Downtown Library |
| May 27, 2018 • 9:00am - 6:00pm | Santa Conference |
| May 26, 2018 • 9:00am - 8:00pm | Santa Conference |
Set List
Santa home visits:
*photos, photos, and more photos
*Giving out of gifts (Santa Eric can fill his sack in advance with presents from the family, arranged in advance)
*Story time -- The Night Before Christmas
*more photos!
Influences & Inspiration
*Miracle on 34th Street, original version
*Holidays On Ice by David Sedaris, specifically "The SantaLand Diaries." Near the end, Sedaris tells of a Santa who makes every child feel inimitably special and reminds the parents what a blessing it is to have that child in their lives. It's a tear jerking moment.
Setup Requirements
For photos, a chair or love seat is recommended to fit Santa and at least one child.
A fan to help keep Santa cool (nobody wants photos of a sweaty Santa)