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Santa Rick
- Colchester, VT
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 1.3 hours
- Contact for rates
Overview
Imagine a Real Bearded Santa coming to your home or party to visit with your children, family and colleagues! Have your cameras ready for some unforgettable photos as Santa Rick reads a story, hands out gifts that you provide, "inspects" your Christmas tree or simply drops by for a visit!
Santa Rick makes visits Primarily in Northwestern Vermont but may be available throughout New York and New England. Starting as early as Black Friday and on into New Years he'll brighten up your Church, Corporate or School Party and your in-home Christmas and Birthday party. Santa Rick also specializes in Drop by visits to "inspect" your Christmas tree!
18 Reviews
Santa Rick was hired for our corporate end of the year holiday party that we invite employees and their families too. He gave out presents and spent time reading a story and giving 1 on 1 attention to each and every child! He took pictures with them and stayed to take pictures with the families too. The professionalism and connections he made with the children were both greatly appreciated and well received! We have already arranged to have him return next year and can't wait! I recommend Santa Rick for any holiday occassion! Fabulous!!!!
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Response from Santa Rick:
Thank you so much Joelle for the kind words!
My assistant remarked afterwards that she had never seen a more polite and respectful group of children and specifically how they all waited until everyone had received their gifts before opening their own!
I look forward to next year's event! Be sure to get in touch with me early to be sure we have your date set aside. Late September wouldn't be too soon!
Santa Rick is an amazing Santa! This is his second year as our Santa for our annual event and we could not be more impressed. He is extremely professional and willing to change things up from year to year. I highly recommend Santa Rick for your event!
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Couldn’t have asked for a better Santa. The kids and adults loved it and already made comments of having him back for next year. He was friendly, engaging and involved everyone
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We have booked Santa Rick for our annual Dinner with Santa special event since 2013 and every year we are more than pleased with his service. The event serves over 100 people, usually around 40 of them children. He meets with every child and engages in discussion about what they like to do/what their hobbies are, what they want for Christmas, and also reinforces the value that Christmas is about spending time with family. He makes sure every visitor is afforded an equal amount of time. We also ask him to read a story, and his animated presentation of "The Night Before Christmas" is a family favorite - encouraging audience interaction in completing the verses of this popular story, while adding fun anecdotes in where appropriate.
Personally, I've also seen him at a smaller event at our local volunteer Fire Department's holiday party: the service is the same even in the smaller setting, making time for each child no matter how old (he's as comfortable holding a baby for a picture as he is conversing with a preteen who is still on-the-fence about their belief in Santa), ample time for pictures, and reading a story.
It goes without saying that he looks the part, with a great quality suit and a real beard that he grows and dyes months in advance. He's also incredibly charitable, volunteering for such events as Operation Fire Cuffs, which collects and donates gifts to children at the local hospital. This man uses his unique position to give back and benefit our community.
Be sure to book early - he has a Very busy schedule during the season, but you will not be disappointed.
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Rick:
Hi Mike,
You are making Santa Claus blush!
I appreciate your kind words and vote of confidence. I really enjoy being at your event and seeing the same children every year.
I'm already looking forward to next year!
This is the first year my son (3.5) happily sat on Santa’s lap. Santa Rick was absolutely amazing! Laid back and clearly made each child comfortable and adjusted to exactly what they needed. Weeks later, my son is still talking about sitting on Santa’s lap, getting to hold his hand for a picture, and hearing a story from him. He remembers tiny details like the jingle bells and bag too. Such a wonderful Santa. Thank you!
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This is my 3rd year having santa Rick come to my daycare's Christmas party. He is amazing, and he spends time with every child and always makes them feel comfortable and special. The parents love him, and he does pictures with each child and also asks if the families want family photos. I provide stuffed animals for each child and he asks the children if they want to pick from his bag they love that. I highly recommend Santa Rick, he does a amazing job the children look forward to seeing Santa at daycare every year.
Santa Claus
Santa Rick is the sort of man who makes magic happen for children and adults alike. He is warm, kind, professional, and accommodating with all. He takes time to interact will all kids who spend time with him. He is on-time, hard-working, and flexible. But the thing about Santa Rick that is so magical, is that he isn’t just the best local Santa, he’s also a beautiful and kind human. He volunteers to bring Christmas joy to kids in the hospital, and recently participated in a fire truck parade for a very sick little girl who can’t currently be with crowds of people. He embodies love and warmth and everything Christmas should be. He also say close to 300 kids with us, and our photos are spectacular.
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Response from Santa Rick:
I'm so glad to have been able to work with you this year Jemima. And thank you for your thoughtful comments.
Especially at Christmas I want to bring people relationships of integrity and relevance and help them experience, perhaps for the first time, their God-given gifts of value, hope and self worth.
It's nice to know that you think we're getting that done!
This was our third year having Santa Rick at our holiday party and he is always, always the highlight of the party for young and old alike. He is magical in every way-truly embodies the spirit of the holidays. He is extremely professional-on time, with clear instructions and absolute attention to detail. He even gave us lovely advice about how to instruct some of the older children who are starting to question their beliefs in the magic of Santa. I can only say that if you are lucky enough to have a visit from Santa Rick, your holidays will be that much brighter!
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Rick:
Thanks for the kind words Chris!
I am always excited to be with you folks at your party and this year was no exception! When the children began to recite the Night Before Christmas by heart I was simply blown away!
Rick did a GREAT Job. The kids were amazed and he kept them involved with a story and presents. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated Santa
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We were lucky to have Santa visit us for a client's holiday retreat. He expertly handled twenty children with exceptional professionalism. Every detail was thought out and well planned. He surprised the children at dinner, read them Night Before Christmas and then spent time with each child, focused on them and them only, for photos and gifts. It was beyond perfect! My client was trilled and blown away.
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Santa Rick visited our house for the first time last year. Conveniently this year, as I was just thinking about getting a hold of him to book for this year, he sent me an email saying he was starting to fill his calendar if I was interested. I responded immediately and had my time and day locked in by November. He came Saturday night to my house and was greeted by a very large crowd (I guess at least 40 kids and 30 adults). He handled the crowd wonderfully, read the kids a story, took time with every child on his lap to give each one their present and talk with them for a while. He let one of the babies stroke his beard which was so touching. He then stayed for group photos. He is authentic, professional, and kind. I appreciated his checking in with me by text or email before the date to iron out details. I already told him to email me next year so I can book him again!
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Response from Santa Rick:
Thanks Again Jennie! It is always a pleasure to make a return appearance. Also, please be sure to thank your son for me for jumping in and lending a hand managing my toy sack so I could focus on visiting with each child.
I look forward to next year!!
Santa Rick came to our annual Santa party! He did a fantastic job- very jovial, realistic, great with the kids! I hope he can come next year too!
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Rick:
Thank You Jennie!
Truly enjoyed myself. From the youngest to the eldest all the guests were awesome to engage!
Santa Rick was extremely professional yet warm and inviting towards the children and adults. We will definitely be inquiring with Santa Rick on his availability next Christmas!
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Santa Rick did an outstanding job. When he arrived the kids were all making Christmas cards, and Santa made the rounds complimenting them on their artistic talents. He then gathered the kids around him and read a story to them. The kids were mesmerized, by him throughout the story and then he spent an appropriate ammount of time with each child to make sure they felt appreciated. The kids loved it and all of the parents thanked me for providing such a wonderful Santa.
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Response from Santa Rick:
Glad to have been part of your Celebration Captain! Thank you for inviting me and letting me be blessed by seeing the families' smiles!
I cannot tell you how much I personally appreciate the efforts and sacrifices your people make in service to our state and country. Thank you, thank you thank you!
We'll do our best next year to improve the acoustics by using the facility's audio system or by making it easier for the folks in the back join the children closer to my chair. I'm sure we will find a way they will be able to hear!
Oh, speaking of the chair; your chair is by far the best and most comfortable chair I have ever sat in. Thank you!
Santa Rick has been our Santa for several years now. We use him at the Colchester Center Volunteer Fire Company's Holiday Christmas party, and also as Santa for our candy cane giveaways all over Town. Rick is friendly and cheerful, and truly a standout among Santa performers. He's got the moustache, beard, and all accoutrements. THANK YOU Santa Rick!
Santa Claus, Holiday Entertainment
Response from Santa Rick:
Truly an honor on my part to be asked back to your events. I look forward to seeing you all again next Year!!
The members of the Vermont State Police, The Burlington Fire Department, and the Morristown Police Department had the opportunity to work with Santa Rick on Operation Fire Cuff. We were proud to have him aboard, and are looking forward to next year.
He was the perfect person for the event, and would be highly recommended by us
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Santa Rick was the main attraction at our Very Merry Toddler Christmas party this past week. There were 7 children under the age of 2 1/5 & I was worried that there were going to be a lot of tears & tantrums. However, Santa Rick put them all at ease very quickly, spoke softly to them & let them come to him. He handled the situation perfectly & the evening was a success. Santa Rick read them a story (which is hard to do for this age group) & then passed out their presents. The other parents absolutely loved him! We want to make this an annual tradition & can't wait to book him for next year! Santa Rick not only looks just like you would imagine Santa to look like (complete with the twinkling blue eyes) but his personality is perfect for the role.
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Santa Rick's services were used by the CCVFC last year, and he was amazing! We had ADULTS walking up to him asking, "Are you really Santa?" because of his likeness. Rick truly enjoys playing Santa, and makes for a memorable event for both children and adults. As you can see, we booked him again this year!
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 10 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: Standard - Performer's GCL
Unions: RTWFE
What to Expect
Birthday, Holiday, Office and Organization parties are always a great time to invite Santa Rick! Whether arriving in an exciting manner, reading "A Visit From St. Nicholas" or simple sitting and listening to your guests wish lists, a Visit by Santa Rick will not soon be forgotten!
About
Santa Rick is the Premier Real-Bearded Santa for Northwestern Vermont!
Santa Rick has been chosen to be part of "Operation Fire Cuffs," a joint outreach program of the Burlington Fire Department, Vermont State Police and the Morristown, VT Police that brings gifts to children at the Vermont Children's Hospital in Burlington.
Santa Rick doesn't just perform at organized events! Starting on Thanksgiving day Santa Rick wears his red "everyday" coat, his signature red & white hat and loads his pockets with candy canes to greet everyone he meets with a smile and the joy of Christmas!
The holiday season is when millions of people around the world remember the Greatest Lifestory Ever Told. Santa Rick dons his hat at coat this time of year to remind everyone that they have their own Lifestory and that it is worth being told too!
Each of us has been born with gifts, talents and abilities that can change the world too. No matter our social, financial, ethnic or racial status, our lives have Reason and Purpose. Each lifestory has the ability to profoundly enrich another person's life.
Santa Rick Remembers we all have a story to tell. What's Your Lifestory? Will you share it with someone today?
Additional Booking Notes
All you need is a venue, a chair and holiday cheer!
Services Offered
Influences & Inspiration
My inspiration comes from the incomparable Edmund Gwenn, British actor and the only actor to ever win an Oscar for his portrayal of Santa Claus (1947's "Miracle on 34th Street.")
Setup Requirements
Generally a large comfy chair
Personal Cameras!