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SantaFinn
- Rochester, MI
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 90 miles
- Starting at $220 to $330 per visit.
Overview
Real-bearded Santa Claus for your holiday party or event or as a Wedding Officiant. Mileage from Rochester Hills, MI round trip less than 40 miles is included for travel.
Keith “SantaFinn” Mäkelä a professional Santa at Sisuone Solutions & Services LLC will provide you with a memorable visit to your home, business function or event.
From Rochester Hills in Michigan’s Oakland County, "SantaFinn" is available throughout Southeast Michigan and beyond.
Home Visits, Private & Corporate, Parties, Office Luncheons, Promotional Events, Breakfast or Lunch with Santa, Weddings Officiated, Delivering Gifts, Presenting Awards, Charity Events, Parades and Photo Ops.
For more info go to website.
41 Reviews
Santa Finn was amazing at our event.
Arrived on time and was incredible with the kids and all the guests.
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you, Marina, SantaFinn
We love him so much we've created family tradition every year to have him at out holiday party!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Nicole.
Santa Finn was excellent!
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Thank You
He is great with the kids! He provides a nostalgic moment in time for both adults and kids.
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Nicole!!!
We booked Santa Finn to come to our home to visit our four grandchildren. We would have liked more interaction and planned activities with the grandkids.
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He worked our company holiday party and did an amazing job , was patient during the booking process and was able to keep 600+ drunk adults entertained. A+!
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Santa Finn was super nice. He arrived on time and was great in coordinating his surprise entrance. He did not engage the kids though beyond his entrance. No usual conversation - I heard you were you good this year is that true? etc.
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He's absolutely magical. We love having him every year for our special family event!
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Thank you for your time at our senior event
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He was on time and offered up some ideas to make the party even better.
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Santa Finn looked amazing and was very punctual. Highly recommend him. Great sense of humor.
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Santa was friendly and the kids really enjoyed seeing him. Thank you for helping make our Christmas Eve magical!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Jeff.
I spoke with Santa Finn a few times prior to him coming to our small home gathering prior to Christmas. He was very flexible with the time we wanted. Santa Finn came in and the kids were in aww! He looked great and talked great, he read stories to the kids and was very attentive to each child. It was a great experience especially during covid. We all felt a wonderful sense of normalcy and the kids absolutely loved him! I would highly recommend using him to any family or friends. And will definitely be booking for next year!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Meredith
Santa Finn did an excellent job with the kids and it’s all they’ve been talking about since. He had great answers for all their questions and I would highly recommend. We’ve already discussed booking him for next year!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Tony, the kids were special.
Santa Finn was very engaged during the planning process to make sure our event was a success. He was both punctual and professional and kids seemed to enjoy. I would hire again.
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Response from SantaFinn:
George it was a great time.
Great Santa!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Kinsley it was a great event for the 2020 season.
I hired this Santa in advance with payment and tip, However 3 months later on the night of his work he wasn't a happy Santa. He was distant and had no energy. It was as if he would rather be somewhere else maybe personal I wouldn't know. He wasn't very talkative with my 6 year old grand daughter and was encouraged to interact with the child by the Mother. Too sad once you introduce the child to a Santa you can't just replace him the next year would be a lie to the child. No more Santa visits will have to go to the make believes from now on at the Mall.
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I had booked someone else and sadly he called and could not make it due to a health issue. Santa Finn stepped in and did a GREAT job. Several attendees said he was the best Santa they had ever seen. HIGHLY recommend Santa Finn.
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Sheryl!
Thanks
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Jack!
Arrived 30 minutes ahead of scheduled time. Caught him at front door as I was quickly walking by. Had to have him hide behind door till I gathered our children for his entrance. Not as planned. Our seven young grandchildren seemed to love him as not one tear. All the adults present thought more vocal would have been nice.
Mixed feelings but felt Santa visit WAS a success!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Mary, your seven grandchildren were amazing.
Santa Finn was perfect! Everything about him was authentic! It was great!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Lisa!
He was nice and friendly.
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Response from SantaFinn:
Great first time visit with this family...
This was beyond words. The best Santa and Christmas ever!! The kids were ecstatic as well as us adults. 100% satisfaction. I could go on and on about our evening. Thanks again Santa. You are the best🎄🎅😊
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you, Chris. It was great.
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SantaFinn was great my family really enjoyed him, especially the kids. He is highly recommended. Thank you, SantaFinn.
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Lisa..
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Wonderful experience. Santa was on time and looked very authentic. He made the kids Christmas!
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I hired Santa Finn to deliver a puppy to 7 year old son. I also invited some of the other neighborhood kids to meet Santa. It was an amazing experience for the kids, think about it, they got to meet the “real” Santa in a home setting. Santa Finn did an amazing job, each child walked away feeling incredibly special having meet Santa who also had one special gift for each kid! It was a once in life time experience for the children and it got us big-kids misty eyed as well.
Thanks Santa Finn!
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Santa Finn is so genuine, authentic. We loved having him here. He was prompt and looked like the "Real Santa". We will have him back next year.
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He was on time, pleasant and we had a great time with him. Thanks Santa Finn!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Kris it was a great time.. SantaFinn
Highly recommend.
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Kerry
Was Great!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Tanya
He did a great job!!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Vanda!!!
Santa Finn was great, definitely will book again. The children loved him so much!!! Thank you so much Santa Finn 🎅!!!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Jennifer it was a great time.
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Santa Finn 2nd year with us. He does well with the entire family !!! Great Santa!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you Alex it was a great time... Merry Christmas
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Had a great time. Santa Finn was the headliner for our family gathering and stole the show. The kids lit up like Christmas trees. Highly recommend. Thank you Santa.
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Response from SantaFinn:
Your Welcome Ron, and thank you for the great time that I had. SantaFinn
Santa Finn was Perfect...he is endearing !!! He responded to all texts and emails immediately. He came to event on time and ready for action. The children as well as adults loved him. Thanks Santa Finn for bringing your Magic and making us BELIEVE !!!!!!!!
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Response from SantaFinn:
Thank you very much everyone was great... SantaFinn
My grandson was overwhelmed! He hugged Santa 4 times!
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A very nice man but horrible rapport with children didn't remember names (5) had to prompt him to interact with kids wouldn't have him again.
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Response from SantaFinn:
I'm sure this would of went better for this client if it had been my only visit that day and not trying to remember the names of 27 children that were seen during the whole day. It appears reviewing while driving between stops is not one of my better talents either. will try recorded review in the future. I thought the event went very well and appeared to be above average from others.
We hired Santa Finn for our family party, I thought the price was extremely reasonable, and worth every dollar and more! He is very professional and all the kids said for sure that's the real Santa, and the looks on there face when he arrived is priceless!!! After the party every adult came to me and told me how amazing Santa Finn was and how it just made there kids day, we will now make Santa Finn part of our annual Christmas party!! Thanks so much Santa Finn, we hope to see you again next year !
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Booking Info
Price Range: Starting at $220 to $330 per visit.
Gig Length: 30 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Commercial General Liability and Abuse/Molestation
What to Expect
What to Expect when Santa Visits
SantaFinn will tailor his visit to your specifications. He will discuss with you your preference of which Santa Costume you would like, see Gallery. Typically, he will:
Speak one-on-one with your Children and Guest
Pose for Photographs
Hand out Gifts
Eat Cookies
Officiate at Weddings
Private Parties:
For home visits SantaFinn will use provided information about the children to make it special. Arrangements can be made for passing out gifts, light one please, before his arrival, and any special needs for the visit. For family parties, He will gladly take time to speak with each child individually.
Corporate Parties:
For office parties at business locations and banquet halls, you may choose to have SantaFinn mingle with your guests and assist with any formal presentations you may have, in addition to greeting your guests and posing for photographs.
Promotional & Charity Events:
Have SantaFinn attend your special business, civic or charity event! He will greet patrons and pose for photographs. If you have promotional materials, he will help distribute them to patrons.
SantaFinn regrets that he cannot appear at partisan political rallies.
Officiate at Weddings
SantaFinn became an Ordained Minister in the Universal Life Church in 2019.
Additional fee's will apply for this service.
Rates and Scheduling
SantaFinn's rates may vary per visit based on the length and type of visit along with travel time and miles over 40 of a round trip from Rochester Hills, MI.
Visits are scheduled as there requested. SantaFinn's schedule will fill up quickly, so call early if you need a visit at a specific time. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Rates somewhat higher.
Private single-family home visits are limited to up to (10) people. All other home, multifamily (11) to (29) people, large family parties charged at multifamily rate. Corporate events (30) or more people charged at business rates. Special events (50) or more people are charged at one and a half times business rate.
For Special Events, SantaFinn will arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to appearance unless otherwise stipulated in the required agreement or otherwise agreed to.
Rates may include Mileage, Travel Time, Commercial Travel, Baggage Charges, Car Rental, Meals and Hotel. Mileage and time based on "Google Maps" round trip from Rochester Hills, MI less 40 miles.
All costumes are standard Holiday Dress, client choice as shown in the Gallery. Special requests are at client's cost, should be made in advance when possible.
Due to the nature of the traditional outfits, it is necessary to have periodic breaks, a performance location that is cool and comfortable is preferred. If outdoors in a warm environment additional breaks may be required. It is assumed that all events will be indoors, or that arrangements have been made if event is held outdoors, and therefore cancellations due to inclement weather are not accepted.
About
Alumni or Member of the following:
Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School
International University of Santa Claus
Michigan Association of Professional Santa's
International Brotherhood Real Bearded Santa's
Additional Booking Notes
It is assumed that all events will be indoors, or that arrangements have been made if event is held outdoors, and therefore cancellations due to inclement weather are not accepted. Any and all photos taken, whether by individuals or professional photographers, are assumed to be for private or personal use of the client and may not be used for commercial or promotion use without written permission of Sisuone Solutions & Services LLC. Client is responsible for providing security including changing room and queuing and safety of the children or attendees and handling minor disruptions at appearance
Services Offered
Setup Requirements
Client is responsible for providing all props and set backgrounds, suiteable chair, lighting, security including changing room and queuing and safety of the children or attendees and handling minor disruptions at appearance.