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Santa Mark
- Yale, VA
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 90 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Santa Portrayal for visits at homes, hospitals, companies, parades, Christmas tree lightings and a variety of public events.
22 Reviews
Santa Mark is so much fun and beautiful soul! He's very photogenic and was great with my residents.
Santa Claus
Everything was okay, we expected more fun with Santa but it was causal
Santa Claus
I don’t even know how to start to describe the experience super super nice Santa Claus stayed in the entire time. had the sweetest story to tell about Rudolph. My granddaughter loved him and cannot believe he knew her name and came to see her.
Thank you Santa Mark your the best!❤️
He was prompt and engaged with everyone very well (We had a large group). We look forward to using him again. Merry Christmas.
Santa Claus
I can’t say enough good things about Santa Mark. Santa was easy to book, super communicative before our event, right on time and, most importantly, great with all the children (both young and old) in attendance. Thanks to Santa Mark, we have a Christmas memory that will never be duplicated. Simply magic!!
Santa Claus
This is the 2nd time I have worked with Santa Mark. Always on time, professional and the best Santa! His lovely wife always comes with him. Super nice. I will work with him again.
Santa mark was an absolute gem the entire event. Brought smiles to all who came into contact with him, he stayed til the last kiddo left. Highly recommend him for any and all events!
Santa Claus
I hired Santa Mark for a small holiday party in my home. His 30-minute surprise appearance made our party extra special. He followed my instructions for who to acknowledge and interacted with my guests. He had a great sense of humor and it was clear he was enjoying himself as much as we were him. He helped me pass out little gag gifts to our guests, and we all had a great time taking pictures with him in silly glasses, noses and headbands. My guests all texted me the next day to say how special our party was and several of them called Santa Mark “the real deal.” I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
He's got the look, suit, hat, gloves, everything on point but more than that he's got the Santa vibe. Santa Mark could have shown up in street clothes driving a pick up truck and people would still line up to give him their Christmas lists. He was a huge hit with kids and adults and I hope he'll join us again next year.
We had a great time having Santa Mark at our Christmas party! The kids loved singing with Santa, listening to stories and taking pictures.
Santa Claus
Santa Mark was so nice and a pure joy to have at our event. From the moment he showed up and I met him, I felt like I’d known him my entire life. His realistic dress and demeanor made the kids instantly fall in love with him and the parents too. His Santa stories were a wonderful touch as well. I will definitely use him again.
Santa Mark was fantastic! He provided an amazing experience for the children and families at our holiday party.
Santa Claus
He was a great experience for my grandbabies. We loved it so much.
Santa Claus
Awesome job. Engages with the kids. Very professional but also very friendly. He is like having family member playing Santa.
We love Santa Mark.
Thank you for the memories again this year!
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Mark:
Hi Lisa, your review wormed my heart more than you can imagine. Thank you so much. Your family is special indeed, and to be considered a member is of the highest compliment. Thanks again!
Santa was prompt, kind and very interactive with no only the children but the adults as well. He strolled through the entire venue as well as gave each person individual time to share their Christmas wish lists. I highly recommend Santa Mark!
Santa Claus
Wow! I couldn't rave enough about Santa! He was amazing and so friendly! We look for those that are friendly and that interact with children. Our organization is a non-profit that support those with down syndrome. It's really important to have individuals that have the patience and understanding of our kids! I highly recommend Santa Mark! Everyone complimented for days after on how great he was! We will definitely have him back next year!
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you so very much. I loved being Santa for your delightful children and your organization!
Have a Merry merry Christmas!
We hired Santa Mark for our Pictures with Santa. He (and his wife) were on time, very accommodating and just overall wonderful people! We can not say enough good things. Our guests loved him. We will hire him again next year! And his pricing was very fair.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Mark:
Truly, my pleasure to be there! Thank you for the opportunity.
Santa Mark made our school Christmas party absolutely perfect. He showed up early, went with the flow for our 2 session party, hid, sang with the kids, sat for over 60 photos, spoke with and entertained our students, and did some ho ho hoing. Santa Mark truly looks authentic and is well worth his price! We will be booking Santa Mark again!
Santa Mark was a joy to have at our Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care Facility. The residents loved having him. I highly recommend his services!
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Mark:
Your clients, their families, your staff were all delightful. I could feel Christmas cheer at your facility. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!
Excellent and very professional. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a Santa.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for your kind comments. It was pure pleasure being Santa for your event. Merry Christmas!
Santa Mark was amazing. Very professional but portrayed Santa in a very magical way. The grandkids were taken in by his stories.
Thank you Santa Mark for a wonderful surprise for my grandchildren.
Would highly recommend if you are looking for a Santa.
Santa Mark was amazing at my event. If I am in need of a Santa again in the future, I will most definitely look him up.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for the opportunity to serve at this event and especially thank you for the kind (one step above the nice list) review. Merry Christmas!
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
About
Merry Christmas friends,
Last year, 2022, I decided to grow my beard out for Christmas. To my surprise, it was shock white. What followed was a delightful series of joyful encounters with children and adults alike across the United States. From boys and girls mistaking me for Santa Claus when out and about town, to humorous interactions with the ladies and gentlemen working the checkout counters in department stores, it became apparent to me that everyone believes in Santa Claus. Everyone needs the joy that Santa represents. So I did what any self-respecting grandpa would do. I leapt into the roll.
My name is Mark, and I am a father of three boys; their children (10 in total) call me Grandpa. I was born on the farm where I live in southeastern Virginia. Much like any other Virginia farm boy, I can do anything - and I probably have. I served in the US Army as a medic during the Vietnam conflict. I met a beautiful young nurse in 1972 after leaving the Army, and we married in December of 1973. We then moved to California where I attended university, graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts (now often referred to as Industrial Design) from Loma Linda University in Riverside, California. My wife and I were blessed with three boys, and our home was furnished mostly with the product of my hands. We are celebrating 50 years of marriage this year, and my firstborn son is helping me sort out this biography.
The working years were spent designing and creating furniture and furnishings, teaching, creating and improving, and doing what I could to benefit and enrich those around me. I worked in the design, alteration, and building of homes, churches, schools, and steel structures of all different kinds. In more recent years I began submitting drawings and designs for patents, and worked with a patent attorney on renderings for their clients. It has been truly rewarding helping others see their ideas taken form on paper.
And now I get to play Santa Claus. What a joy this is! One thing I learned – nobody ever truly outgrows Santa Claus. Even those moody teenagers with the ever-rolling eyeballs we may think have no interest in Santa Claus – well, as it turns out, I have yet to meet one that doesn’t believe in Santa. I do sincerely hope my wife and I have the opportunity to meet you, your family, your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones, and to serve each and every one in this joyful fashion.
Merry Christmas!
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
December 26, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 24, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 24, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Surprise |
December 24, 2024 • 11:00am - 11:15am | House Party |
December 22, 2024 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 21, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Dinner Party |
December 21, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 20, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 20, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 20, 2024 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2024 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2024 • 9:30am - 3:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 12, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | House Party |
December 08, 2024 • 2:30pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Parade |
December 01, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 30, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Surprise |
November 22, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
December 20, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 19, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 14, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Surprise |
December 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 02, 2023 • 8:30am - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |