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Santa Mark
- El Cajon, CA
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $175 and up, depending upon date, time, and travel
Overview
I'm a jolly, friendly, grandfatherly Santa Claus with a real beard, comfortable in all environments where the spirit of Christmas is honored. I can work equally well with adults and children, and children who are sensitive to strangers or who have special needs are a specialty of mine. I'm an excellent singer and storyteller, and will happily lead sing-alongs of Christmas carols or read Christmas stories to children.
If you need Santa to help promote your product or business (not just in the Christmas season, but year-round) in a tasteful, wholesome manner, I'm your Santa. Every business I've worked with has said they're looking forward to hiring me again.
32 Reviews
Santa Mark is the best Santa I have ever hired. He came early to our Christmas Party, waited patiently for the event to start and had fun taking pictures with all of our attendees. He even brought Mrs. Clause along and it was an absolute joy!
Santa Mark was amazing
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thanks, Chris; you and your family are amazing as well! Thoroughly enjoyed visiting your family Christmas gathering, and I hope to do so again next year!
Santa Mark is an excellent Santa. He showed up early to our holiday party, was very patient, kind, and entertaining. He also had on a very beautiful suit and received many compliments on it. I am happy I hired Santa Mark for our event.
Santa Mark had every child love his wonderful stories and songs! Adults were amazed by Santa Mark’s appearance and presentation that were literally the best that I have ever witnessed,
He just might be the real Santa Claus ….?
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Santa Mark was just wonderful - he was lovely with kids of all ages, he was punctual and had a wonderful demeanor for 4 hours straight!
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Kids loved him! HE was so sweet.
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Santa was awesome!
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you, Tami! What a wonderful group of guests you had, and a beautiful venue. Thanks again for the privilege of appearing there, and I hope you’ll consider working with me again in future.
Joy,
Santa Mark
On time, friendly, always in character and looks like Santa! What an amazing professional. We'll use Santa Mark from here on out.
Santa Mark was the absolute best most authentic Santa I've ever seen. Even the adults were filled with Christmas spirit when seeing him. Thank you Mark!
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Santa Mark arrived on time. He looks just like Mr C! He charmed everyone. Even our skeptical 8 year old. Our 5 year old granddaughter was so happy and excited. Santa Mark was perfect!
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Santa Mark is the real deal! He was easy to coordinate with and was very flexible with our group. The kids and parents had a blast as he lead a few sing-alongs followed by pictures and the kids sharing their Christmas wishes. The kids had a blast and he made it easy for the parents to forget he’s not actually from the North Pole. Will definitely book again next year!
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Our Annual company Holiday party was exceptionally special this year as Santa Mark made all the children smile and brought the Christmas cheer to all!! Thank you so much Santa-Mark!!
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Santa Mark was awesome! I provided information about our kids ahead of time, and he inserted so many personal tidbits in his visit. He told stories to our kids that they loved and have repeated constantly, he sang songs with them and let them ask any questions. He was always prepared with answers. He also handed out small gifts that were prepared ahead of time. Having Santa surprise us with a visit on his busiest day of the year was one of the highlights of our Christmas and will be a fun memory for many years.
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santa mark was delightful. enjoyed by our 6 year old twins and the family
outdoor setting
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Kids of all ages were mesmerized by the surprise visit from Santa and everyone loved hearing the teal meaning of St. Nicholas as part of our Christmas celebration!
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I hadn't heard any confirmation from Santa Mark in the week before our event, so I reached out a couple of days before our company party. He returned my message with a voicemail siting the incorrect location and date. I called him again and received his voicemail. So I let him know that was not our venue for Saturday night. He called again to say he'd be there Friday night! I had to correct that as well. I was a little worried that he wouldn't show up, but he made it. When he arrived, he most concerned with the parking and if there was a fee in the lot would we pay. There was not, but he was so concerned this that I gave him $20 so he focus his energy on our party. I really wished he was more jolly and outgoing. He called out names and handed out gifts like a Santa who needed a nap. But the pictures were good.
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Happy kids and adults alike. Would definitely use Mark again.
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We had such an excellent time having Santa Mark at our neighborhood party this past weekend! He was personable and friendly and had great interactions with each of the children. He was prompt and responded quickly to my messages as well. We can’t wait to have him back next year!
Santa Mark arrived early...actually was familiar with our area. He greated everyone and was so kind and understanding with families whose children were afraid to meet Santa. Parents enjoyed the experience and so did my staff!
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We had the best time with Santa Mark! He was kind and calm and all the kids felt very comfortable. I highly recommend him!
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thanks for your kind review, Stephanie! I very much enjoyed meeting all the children and their parents, and I hope to see them again next year! Have a blessed Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!
I think Santa Mark is the real St. Nick, just sayin. He was great! Both kids and adults loved him!
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Santa Mark arrived on time, which is really important when planning a "surprise Santa." We took pictures
with each couple and he read Night Before Xmas and read trivia Xmas Questions.
Great Job, Mark
Thanks so much!
Santa Mark was such a joy to have at our holiday party. We had him over for an hour to bake cookies and hang our with our two small children. Then had him surprise some friends kids. He was the perfect Santa and I kept almost calling him Grandpa. He was a pleasure and such a sweet Santa. All of my friends commented that he was the real deal!
Santa arrived early, and we had a grand entrance in which everyone was so surprised, adults and kids alike!
He was so comfortable and attentive with the guests, especially the children. Santa remembered everything we discussed before hand so that it "appeared" he new things that only Santa Could know! It was perfect and the kids, especially one in particular, was allowed his magical belief in Santa to continue again.
Santa, Thank you so much! We hope that the cards were entertaining. I have no idea what anyone wrote, or if they tucked in a gift for you. I know we did. :)
You just might become our yearly favorite repeat Santa!
Kelly
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you so much for your very kind review, Kelly! It is always a privilege to share in the love and togetherness of a family like yours, especially with such bright and friendly children! I know that the one child in particular that you mention is now looking not just for the magic, but for the reasonableness of the magic. I'm glad that I was able to talk to him; I think I left him on the path to a more full understanding of the true magic of Christmas, just as you and your adult family already understand.
The cards fell into three categories: funny, grateful, and need. I laughed at the funny ones (they really were!), and I join my prayers both of thanksgiving and petition to our newborn Savior, that those in your family who need any kind of assistance may turn in prayer to Him along with other family members, and that His will for them may be fully discerned. (I also appreciated the gifts within most of the cards, along with the delicious dessert samples you gave us; the latter was a wonderful addition to our Christmas dinner, and the former will give Mrs. Claus and I a much-needed post-Christmas-flight date night.)
I hope that I will be privileged to see you and your family again next year, and that you will tell your friends what you think about my visit.
May your New Year be happy, safe, prosperous, and, above all, blessed.
Joy,
Santa Mark
Santa Mark, with his kind Christmas spirit, helped to make our annual Family Christmas Party one of the best ever. He did everything right. He was prompt. He interacted with our entire family (even the shy ones) and brought joy and happiness to everyone. He was patient with endless photos and all the grand children had a chance to tell him their Christmas wishes. We hope Santa Mark is available next year. We will want him there.
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Had a corporate Christmas party and Santa Mark did an amazing job. I am very grateful for the excellent service he provides. Great price as well. Will be hiring again for our family Christmas party next year. Thank you so much. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
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Response from Santa Mark:
Hi, Yvette!
Thanks for your wonderful review! I had a wonderful time with all the friendly adults and enthusiastic, well-behaved children. It was great to be part of a group of people who not only work together, but who get along as friends so well. I hope that you, your family, and your fellow employees have a blessed and merry Christmas, and a happy, prosperous and safe New Year! I look forward to seeing you next year.
Joy,
Santa Mark
Arrived early, greeted guests, suggested photos. Polite and professional.
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Response from Santa Mark:
Hi, Craig!
Thanks for your very kind review! I hope to see you again next year, and until then I wish you and yours a blessed and merry Christmas, and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year!
Joy,
Santa Mark
Santa Mark was amazing. Dealing with a small and tough crowd, Santa Mark made the Christmas party memorable. It honestly would not have been the same without. Highly recommended for any venue.
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Response from Santa Mark:
Hi, Francisco!
Thanks for your very kind review! I really enjoyed being there with all of you, both children and adults; I must say that I applaud the efforts you all went through to give the children a great time, and that I felt very welcomed by all of the adults (and most of the children :) ).
I hope to see you again next year! May you and yours have a happy and blessed Christmas, and a safe, prosperous and happy New Year!
Joy,
Santa Mark
If your concern is not to have a "creepy" Santa, Santa Mark is the right guy for the job, I Iiked that he is authentically soft spoken and kind.
In Mexico, baby Jesus or the 3 wise men are the ones that bring the gifts, so it was nice to hear Santa explain to the kids what is the real meaning of Christmas and ask them questions about what it is that we were celebrating... Jesus' Birthday. (And also my daughters' Birthday hehehe).
All of my guests had very positive things to say about this Santa... it might be the real one :)
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Response from Santa Mark:
Hi, Cecilia!
Thanks for your very kind review! I really enjoyed meeting all your family and friends, and especially interacting with the children; please tell them they're all on my "nice" list!
Looking forward to seeing you again in future. Have a very merry and blessed Christmas, and a safe and prosperous New Year!
Joy,
Santa Mark
Santa Mark was by far the most realistic Santa we have seen yet, in fact this truly could have been Santa! He was authentic, charming and professional and he also had a wonderful sense of humor which was very important to our guests!
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Response from Santa Mark:
Hi Lori,
Thanks for this very kind review, and for the pictures; you chose some great ones! I hope you have a very blessed and happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year, and I look forward to seeing you in future.
Joy,
Santa Mark
Santa Mark was personable and charismatic. Both kids and adults were enchanted and certain we were in the presence of Santa.
We also very much appreciated how he worked on our Faith tradition.
Heather
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for this very kind review, Heather; I so much enjoyed meeting all the children and their parents, and I certainly hope that you'll consider having me back next year, as well as continuing to recommend me to your friends (one of whom has already called!).
Have a happy and blessed Christmas, and a prosperous and safe New Year!
Joy,
Santa Mark
Booking Info
Price Range: $175 and up, depending upon date, time, and travel
Gig Length: 30 - 360 minutes
Languages: English, Limited Spanish; Others On Request
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General liability
What to Expect
Primarily, I want to make sure that I meet any of YOUR concerns. Whether you want me to simply sit on a Santa chair and take pictures, or mingle with or greet your guests, or lead singing or games, or tell stories or do a little Santa magic - I can do all of this. If you want something else that's Santa-appropriate, just tell me in advance and I'll make sure I'm prepared for it.
About
I'm a dad of 5, and uncle to 46! I've been happily married over 40 years to the same wonderful woman.
While we are both active in our faith, and I love when I can bring the full dimension of St. Nicholas into my character, I fully respect those who would prefer to have a secular Santa Claus; the spirit of charity embodied by Santa is the heart of Christmas.
I'm an excellent singer and expressive storyteller, and I enjoy singing (either leading or just singing along) and telling not only stories from a book, but also original Santa stories that you will hear nowhere else!
Professionally, my career has been in the computer field, with almost 50 years experience; I've also been involved in volunteer public safety and disaster management with the American Red Cross and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. I'm a ham radio operator (AA6MH) as are most of my family members. My wife and I met at a science fiction convention, and our children as as much "nerds" as we are!
Despite my wide interests, I stay in character during my appearances, especially if any children are present (and if the event is adult-only, I stay in character until the event is over anyway). I want to make sure that my performance makes you really BELIEVE that Santa Claus is real... because he is; he's me.
Additional Booking Notes
It’s generally good to have a location for “pictures with Santa” set up in advance. If you don’t have a suitable “throne” for Santa, which can actually be simply a big, comfy chair, I can supply a Santa “throne” for the appearance for a small additional charge.
If it’s a large gathering, I generally need no more than any “guest speaker” would need.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
December 22, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2024 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Festival |
December 15, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | House Party |
December 19, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2023 • 8:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 09, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 03, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 19, 2023 • 2:45pm - 4:15pm | Personal Occasion |
December 30, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Nonprofit Event |
December 25, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Anniversary Party |
November 25, 2022 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 24, 2021 • 10:00pm - 10:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 13, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Surprise |
December 11, 2021 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | House Party |
December 09, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
July 23, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Corporate Event |
July 16, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Surprise |
December 24, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | House Party |
December 19, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2020 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | House Party |
December 06, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 06, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 05, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 25, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
December 22, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2019 • 9:30pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 21, 2019 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Sporting Event |
December 15, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2019 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 13, 2019 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2019 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 01, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 25, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2018 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2018 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 12, 2018 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 08, 2018 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 08, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 24, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Children's Birthday Party |
December 24, 2017 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 16, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2017 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 02, 2017 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Birthday (Child) |
Setup Requirements
Santa “throne” chair, if needed