Santa Rick
- Atlanta, GA
- Santa Claus
Eugene B. said “Santa Rick is a true professional. He was a bit on the smaller side of Santas but felt like he just stepped out of the North Pole! Great energy and attention…”
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Santa Ruskie is entering his tenth year as a real-bearded Santa Claus. His recent Santa Claus appointments have included Children’s Hospital, Toys for Tots Birmingham, Ronald McDonald House.
Santa Ruskie works with multiple local photographers for photo sessions. He also attends corporate events, private home visits, and municipality functions.
He looks the part and knows how to answer his Santa questions!
Santa Ruskie is the best! He came timely, was friendly, the kids loved him, he read a story and gave them a token. He was a hit at our family Christmas party and will be a memory for a lifetime!
We love having Santa Ruskie come to our small business each year - our customers love him!
This is my first time doing something like this so I was a little hesitant. However Santa Ruskie was always responsive to when I had questions. He was on time, he had a plan, we had gifts for the children and we put them in his bag. He sat with each child, let them tell them their wish list, let the parents take pictures, he then read them a story and after gave each one a token with a story behind that! I will definitely be booking him again!
He was so great with the children and the adults! Can’t say enough good things ❤️
Santa Ruskie was AWESOME! Showed up on time ready to visit with the kiddos. He had some awesome answers to kids questions about how he got there, where were his reindeer and the sleigh. Very personable and enjoyable Santa for kids and the adults.
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Thanks for the opportunity to visit with your family.
Santa Ruskie
Santa Ruskie was AMAZING! I can’t brag on him enough! He was great with the children, ranging 9 months to 9 years old. He came prepared to read them a book and take as many pictures as possible. Will definitely be booking Santa Ruskie again in the future!
We enjoyed Santa Ruskie SO MUCH! He took his time and showed great patience, allowing my 20 month old to warm up, and boy did he win her over! He gave each child time to share their list, read them a story, and insisted all family members participate in a photo session. 🤪🤣SANTA RUSKIE FOR THE WIN! 🎉❤️🎅🏼🎄
I met Santa Ruskie at a corporate holiday open house a few years ago. As a small business owner in 2020, I’ve been trying things we haven’t tried in the past to bring in business. I googled Santa Ruskie to get his contact info and inquired about having him come in for a holiday event at our clothing store. He was quick to reply to my messages, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone got the pictures they wanted! I have a 3 month old who Santa handled PERFECTLY :) will be using him again in the future!
One of the best “real “ Santa’s we’ve ever hired, which is every year for the past 40 years. Very patient with all the kids, read a story, posed for pictures, and made our family Christmas gathering very special
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Thanks for the opportunity. Enjoyed seeing everyone.
Merry Christmas.
Santa Ruskie.
Awesome Wonderful Fantastic SANTA‼️
Thank you so much for making so many childrens eyes brighten up and bringing smiles and laughter to all the children and their parents and grandparents
Merry Christmas 🎄❤️
We booked Santa Ruskie to drop in on our wedding reception and he nailed it! He danced, he laughed, he posed... everything we wanted and more. I highly recommend booking him for your next holiday event.
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Loved the visit. Didn’t know I still had a few dance moves left.
Santa Ruskie
Will definitely call him next year! Ages of 7 grandchildren children 13 yr to 9 mons. The 11 month old screamed in terror, and his sister ran for cover to Mama, but Santa was patient, and knew his boundaries in a fatherly way. He managed to win over everyone (except the 11 month old, who is just now realizing he is NOT attached to his mother any longer)!! We took lots of pictures, read Twas the Night before Christmas, and had a jolly good time. Santa Ruskie, you rocked !
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Thanks again for allowing me to visit with your family.
Santa Ruskie was the perfect Santa at our community event. He was so photogenic and wonderful with the children. Cannot wait to have him back again!
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Thanks for the opportunity. Looking forward to 2019.
Great job.
Super excited kids and adults. It’s the magic of Christmas in your own home. Looking forward to next year already.
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Thanks enjoyed the visit and allowing me to help celebrate your Christmas season.
Very sweet with a great personality! Will definitely continue to book anytime Santa is needed!
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Thanks for the opportunity Carlie. This has been one of my favorite events this season. Glad to visit with all the personnel and family members of the fire department.
We were absolutely pleased with Santa Ruskie for the job that was needed. HIGHLY recommend him, he looks great and is great with people/children.
Santa Ruskie was timely, professional, and communicated well before the event so that expectations were understood and met! I couldn't have been happier with him. I hosted a slumber party for my daughter's 13th birthday and Santa was a surprise. There were 9 teenagers and 2 younger girls in attendance and all had a great time talking with Santa and having pictures made. There evening was as magical as could be!
Could not have had a better time!! Christmas Birthday Party for Granddaughter. Santa was so good with the children. Will definitely have Santa again in the future.
Santa Ruskie was so real and magical and even brought Mrs.Claus! We all had a blast! We will definitely book him for next year!
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Thanks enjoyed the visit!
Great Santa. We had a dozen kids and he was absolutely fantastic. We had comments from parents that their kids hel we had a dozen kids and he was absolutely fantastic. We had comments from several parents that their kids were afraid of Santa in years past and all of the kids gravitated towards him. He was right on time and his communication in scheduling this prompt
Santa Ruskie was awesome the kids loved him the pictures were great. I
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Thanks it was a great visit.
Santa Ruskie visited our family Christmas party last Saturday. He was GREAT! He worked the room when he arrived, greeting adults and children alike. He then sat by the tree so the little folks could all sit on his lap for photos and to bend his ear about their wish lists. He even posed for photos with some of the adults. Santa Ruskie was very pleasant and professional.
He was really great with my kids. We will definitely have him again.
We are a very rowdy bunch of coworkers and had a great experience with Santa Ruskie in attendance. He provided tons of holiday cheer and made our Christmas party one to remember.
Thank you so much for appearing at our party. You helped to make our party a success. If you are in need is a Santa I recommend hiring Santa Ruskie!!!! Thanks again.
Response from Santa Ruskie:
Thank you, Quetta it was a fun time.
Santa Ruskie did a great job and was very flexible. Our Seniors really enjoyed him being a part of their Christmas party.
We absolutely loved Santa Ruskie! I wanted a laid back visit at my home, for my children, that included a story. Santa Ruskie was so warm and personable, even my daughter who is very shy warmed up to him quickly! He visited with the kids and we took pictures, then he sat in the floor with them and read "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" while they ate a chocolate chip cookie. My kids loved Rudolph's jingle bells that he let them play with while he was there! He was prompt with communication during the booking process and continued to communicate with us outside of GigSalad up until his arrival at our home. This was our first year booking Santa to come to our home and we would like to make it a yearly tradition. I will definitely be booking Santa Ruskie again next year!
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Eugene B. said “Santa Rick is a true professional. He was a bit on the smaller side of Santas but felt like he just stepped out of the North Pole! Great energy and attention…”
Ella said “They were on time. Great interaction with children.”
Meredith F. said “Santa Dave was great! He communicated thru out the entire process and was great with the kids. We hopefully be able to book him again next year!! Thank…”
Drew C. said “He arrived early and happy. Real beard, great attire. 10/10”