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Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa
- Stafford, VA
- Santa Claus
- Travels nationwide
- $50 and up
Overview
Santa Jerod is a bilingual (English/Spanish) enthusiastic and creative professionally trained storyteller and Santa Claus in Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia. He is a graduate of the Northern Lights Santa Academy and the International University of Santa Claus.
Santa Jerod is an experienced public speaker, sharing hundreds of stories with both small groups of only a few and large groups of as many as 3,000 people.
Santa Jerod has received training specifically in working with children and adults who have special needs and has received, and maintains, a clean criminal record and national background check, including a clean record from the National Sex Offender Registry.
21 Reviews
He was very responsive, prompt and professional. The residents loved having him!
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Kind, punctual and unfazed by the energy of the toddlers. He included everyone in the fun. Christmas Eve with Santa was a hit!
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much, Theresa! I had a great time!
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Santa Jerod walked in the room and was professional and in character. He was very approachable and nice with all of the individuals with Down syndrome of all ages! We look forward to having him again next year!
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much, Dana! I had such a wonderful time at your event! It was definitely a highlight of my Santa career!!!
Our event was for primarily special needs children. Most of the families have one or more special needs children that range from Severe Autism, Downs Syndrome including mutism and many sensitivities. Santa Jerod met each child where they were comfortable. Some having great discussions with him and some hiding around the corner. He made it his goal to connect with each child interacting on their level until they were comfortable. I highly recommend this Santa for any Christmas event that you have planned!
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much for the review! My heart was so full and happy because of your event. Ya’ll do an AMAZING job hosting these families. Merry Christmas!
We love Santa Jerod! We have invited him to join us for a community event of around 150 children two years in a row and every year he's a hit! Parents love his ability to connect with the kids and also teach some lessons along the way (ex: keeping our rooms clean so Santa doesn't get hurt!) He's very easy to work with and knows how to work the crowd. He sits for pictures but also was out there throwing the football around with our young boys and playing other games with the girls. It was just wonderful and we look forward to having him back in the future!
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much for the kind words, Saba. I always have such a blast at your event!
Our event scheduled on Saturday, December 16 at CCBC Dundalk from 10am - 2pm was a Christmas-themed community resource fair, which included the distribution of produce boxes, the gifting of kid-sized hat and gloves, and much more. Santa Jerod made our event extra special with his presence. In total, he saw about 115 families and delighted countless children. We highly recommend him for large community events!
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much, Richard. It was an honor to be a part of such an wonderful event!
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Santa arrived on time and engaged the children from the moment he arrived. He told stories and played games. He was professional and funny.
His costume ( Santa suit) and makeup was wonderful.
Totally enjoyed watching the children delight in seeing Santa!!!!
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you for such a nice review Colleen! I had a great time with your family!
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Santa Jerod was the missing magic that really tied together the magic of Christmas! In every aspect from his appearance to his interactions with our guests and his unmistakable professionalism, he blew our expectations out of the water. He was a joy to have at our event and provided an unforgettable experience for everyone present, both old and young. He read stories to the kids and answered all of their questions without ever breaking character and included the adults by encouraging them to join in on the fun by engaging them in games and dancing. I am extremely happy with his service, and I hope to book him for all Christmases to come. Thank you, Santa Jerod, for providing the best experience imaginable!
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much, Angie! I had the best time with you and your family 😁
Best Santa ever! The residents and families at our assisted living home LOVED it. Thank you to Jerod for being so kind.
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much, Tracy, for the kind words. Your event was DEFINITELY one of the highlights of this year! Hope to see you again next year!
Santa Jerod was FANTASTIC with the kids and adults during our event. He was funny, energetic and a perfect fit for what we were looking for. I'll definitely look to book him again in the future! :)
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Santa Jerod was fantastic! From the moment he stepped in the moment he left he was outstanding and so magical.
He was perfect for our Club’s Santa Brunch.
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much, Jordan, for the wonderful review! You were so helpful. I really enjoyed your event. An example of true class and hospitality. Thank you again.
My company and I feel so lucky to have found such an amazing Santa for our client appreciation event yesterday. Santa Jerod spent three non-stop hours taking pictures, interacting with children, and spreading joy. His kindness, flexibility, and Santa-related acumen is top-notch. I highly recommend him for any Santa needs, big or small. Thank you Santa Jerod!
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Santa Jerod is phenomenal! By far, the best Santa my organizations has ever had the pleasure of having. Service was top tier and very professional! Prompt arrival time, great attitude, interactive with the children AND the adults lol. We had a wonderful experience. His visit exceeded our expectations TREMENDOUSLY and we will be booking him again for 2023 without a shadow of a doubt!! I would hire Santa Jerod for a family event or company event, words cant express how amazing he made this day for us!
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much Jeriesha for your wonderful review! Your event was so much fun!!! I look forward to working with you all again!
Santa Jerod visited our Germantown HELP Thanksgiving food distribution to hundreds of families. For three hours, he helped out, chatted with everyone waiting in their cars, and was an absolute hit. The kids were hanging out of car windows to watch him, and the adults burst into smiles. Santa Jerod's not just a lap - he's a great bilingual entertainer, too!
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so much Cindy for your amazing review! It was truly my honor and privilege to be a part of your event. Please keep me in mind for future events...I would be more than happy to help.
Santa Jerod was wonderful at our Santa Brunch company event. He was very engaging with children and the adults. We played games, he told stories and there was some singing as well.
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Response from Santa Jerod- The Storytelling Santa:
Thank you so very much Veronica for your helpful review. I really loved the time I spent at your event!
Santa Jerod was the Real Deal! He was patient and accommodating for every child. Santa Jerod made our event one to remember. He arrived early and made a grand entrance. The children were ecstatic! Santa had plenty of activities for the children. Three hours were not enough! We will definitely hire Santa Jerod for our future events!
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He did great ! Showed up early. Called me days before to go over everything and talk about a game plan. He knew the kids names, although they were shy he was still talking to them which made them engage, which was perfect ! He had all the Santa personality that you would expect. No complaints from me, would definitely recommend and will be using again in the future.
Thank you !!
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Wow. What can I say other than I hope that San Antonio Santa is available to stop by next year and the year after that and the year after that. I could not have imagined a more magical or appropriate visit. He did a great job reading and adjusting to our kiddos and even my daughter who took a long time to warm up has not stopped talking about her visit with santa “for real life”. Thank you thank you thank you for all you do to keep the magic of Christmas alive for kids.
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We couldn't have been happier with the services provided! Not only did he look the part, but his joy was infectious and all the kids and parents enjoyed the event. He was great with the kids and even made the shy ones feel comfortable and involved. He read The Night Before Christmas and we did the Rudolph Hokey Pokey. He will now be our company's yearly Santa from this point forward!
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Everything was just like a dream! The way he entered, everyone’s jaw dropped!!!! It was such an organized and lovely service, would do it again and again… Really highly recommend it!!!
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Great Santa presence and a beautiful, tiny elf assistant! The families enjoyed the visit and pics!
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Booking Info
Price Range: $50 and up
Gig Length: 10 - 600 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability
What to Expect
Visits from Santa Jerod come in all shapes and sizes! From personalized in-home visits, family parties, corporate events, even large festival appearances. No job is too small or too large.
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I am not just a prop. Through my portrayal as a storyteller and Santa Claus I strive to create a magical experience, create memories, help create smiles from the young and old, - and even some tears from both.
If I take my portrayal seriously and do things correctly and professionally - I can really add so much value from a public relations and marketing standpoint. Include me in your planning, your pre-events, post-events, press conferences, event suggestions, and more. I truly want to help.
This isn't a job for me, it's a calling. And I really want to see things done right and successfully.
About
Santa Jerod is a bilingual (English/Spanish) enthusiastic and creative professionally trained storyteller and Santa Claus in Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia. He is a graduate of the Northern Lights Santa Academy and the International University of Santa Claus. Santa Jerod is an experienced public speaker, sharing hundreds of stories with both small groups of only a few and large groups of as many as 3,000 people.
Santa Jerod has received training specifically in working with children and adults who have special needs and has received, and maintains, a clean criminal record and national background check, including a clean record from the National Sex Offender Registry.
Additional Booking Notes
Prices are standardized, but vary depending on the clients' needs. Santa Jerod DOES NOT price gouge. Everyone should get a chance to smile and feel joy! I offer fair prices in exchange for years of experience and training. If you would like to know more, please feel free to ask.