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Southern Santas and Holiday Characters
- Buffalo, NY
- Costumed Character
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $200 and up
Overview
Xmas: Santa Claus, Old Saint Nick, Kris Kringle. Whatever you call him, The American Caroling Company's got him! Santa, Mrs. Claus, Grinch, Scrooge, Elsa, Olaf, Elf on a Shelf (male or female), Buddy or Jovi the Elf, Gingerbread Man, Toy Soldier mingle among your guests or be stationed so that children (and adults!) can have their photo taken.
Easter Bunny, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, Rosie the Riveter, and Founding Father also available.
Note: The American Caroling Company employs four different Santas and many other professional character actors. While they all look similar & are wonderful with guests, you may not get the Santa you see in a photo. Message us if you prefer a specific actor.
23 Reviews
Great with the kids!
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
We're so glad you were pleased! We hope to work with you again next season!
Thank you for making our events special
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
We're so glad you were pleased! We hope to work with you again next season!
They were amazing! We loved them and definitely want them back next year!
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
We’re so glad you were pleased with Santa and Mrs Claus! We hope to work with you again in the future.
Wonderful Santa for our Company Event!
Santa Kirk was an absolute charm! We hosted an event with easily over 500 people, and he was a crowd favorite. Heard patrons walking away constantly bragging about how that was one of the best Santa's they ever met. Totally recommend this wonderful gentlemen!
We had several babies getting their picture made with Santa and he was so gentle with them. He totally knew how to read the room. It was an absolutely wonderful experience! And we would definitely book him again!
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
We're so glad you were pleased! We hope Santa can visit with you again next year.
While we were impressed with Santa's promptness, professionalism, and kind personality, he sadly did not look or act at all like Santa. He wore a stark white fake beard, covers over his tennis shoes instead of boots, and his general energy did not exude that holly jolly Santaism we were hoping for. We will not rebook next year.
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
I'm so sorry you were disappointed with Santa. We work very hard to make every Santa experience magical so we take this criticism seriously and will work to rectify it. We hope you have a happy holiday.
We could not have asked for a better Santa experience. He was magical, kids and adults were transported to a simpler time. Would recommend him to anyone and hire him again.
He entered with a HoHoHo, read Night before Christmas, took great photos, played with kids and mingled with guests. He sang happy birthday and left as magically as he had come.
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
Yay! We're so happy Santa could make your day magical.
Santa showed up on time and was good with the kids. However, he was not the Santa we had used for the last two years and pictured in the profile I picked.
Santa Claus
We had Santa and his elf at our event. Santa looked real and everyone loved taking pictures with him, and the children all wanted to talk to him. The elf stayed with the bouncy house and slide. He was very jolly and good with the children.
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
Thank you! We’re glad Santa made your party special!
Would totally use Santa Kirk again, he was great with our staff, the children and parents! Thank you!!
Santa Claus
We loved Santa Kirk! He was very friendly and great with all our customers! Would definitely use him again!
Great job interacting with kids. He read a story with our group and engaged with the children, their questions and interruptions well. You can tell he's a Santa pro.
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
We're so glad you enjoyed Santa Kirk! Happy holidays!
Santa Claus was absolutely great! He was awesome with kids and stole the show. Appreciated his efforts, timeliness and would use again for next years party.
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
We're so glad you were pleased with Santa!
He took his time with each child.
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
Thanks for the great review! Happy holidays!
This Santa was a tad bit younger and had a smaller build than some. But the kids didn't seem to mind. He was very good with the kids and had a great voice for Santa. We would hire him again!
It was a wonderful experience for our children. He was kind, warm and creative. Completely exceeded our expectations!
Santa Claus
He was great with the kids! Very authentic looking for great pictures.
Nancy Dahlhauser
Santa Claus
Santa was the absolute best! He was highly engaged with the girls and very patient with them. Job well done!
I was really unhappy with the Santa that came to my event. He was unrealistic, his beard was falling off and he was young (like in his 20s or early 30s). He was also really unsure about what to do - he needed my direction. It was only his second time doing it and although he was a really nice guy - I did not get my money's worth. I ended up asking him to leave early because he was losing the children's attention and the party was going in a bad direction.
Santa Claus
Response from Southern Santas and Holiday Characters:
Hi Kelly,
I'm so sorry you were unhappy with your Santa. We'd be happy to make it up to you with a credit for another performer for next season. Contact me for details.
Thanks,
Jaclyn
Great communication, on time, and really looked the part.
Santa Claus
We were very pleased with the Santa who came to our school event :) He was great with the kids, we would have him back again :)
Santa Claus
Our Girl Scout troop enjoyed seeing Santa at their Christmas Party!!! Billy was a GREAT Santa and dealing with him was a pleasure!!
Santa Claus
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $500,000 - General liability certificate of insurance available upon request
What to Expect
All of our performers arrive 15-20 minutes before start time, dressed or mostly dressed in costume, and ready to go. All performers are background checked and are great with kids of all ages.
We employ multiple Santa Clauses at our different locations. If you see a photo of a particular Santa you want, please be sure to mention him in your quote request. All of our Santas have real beards and are age-appropriate for the role. Santa Claus has a real grey-white beard and wears a high-quality red suit with white faux-fur trim, black boots and belt, white gloves and red hat. Santa comes to each event with sack of candy for all the girls and boys. He is happy to hear wish lists, pose for photos, or read stories. If you provide us with info beforehand, Santa will call your guests by name and hand out gifts provided by the client. Santa may be booked in conjunction with our other characters including but not limited to Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Scrooge, Elves, or Carolers.
About
The American Caroling Company offers many holiday characters for all your event needs in Nashville, Raleigh/Durham, San Antonio/Austin, Chicago, NYC/NJ, and Buffalo. While Santas are our most popular option, our offerings include:
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Grinch
Scrooge
Elsa
Olaf
Elf on a Shelf (male or female)
Buddy or Jovi the Elf
Gingerbread Man
Toy Soldier
Easter Bunny
Mrs. Bunny
Mother Goose
Smiling Scarecrows
Fall Fairies
Additional Booking Notes
All of our performers require adequate lighting and prefer a comfy and stable seat if available. Performers may be stationed outside if temperature is above 50F degrees or working heaters are provided. None of our performers will perform outdoors in active precipitation without cover due to possible damage incurred to the costumes. If your event is outdoors, please have a rain plan in place.
Upcoming Booked Events
December 07, 2024 • 2:00pm - 7:00pm | Launch Party |
December 20, 2024 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
Past Booked Events
December 23, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Surprise |
December 19, 2023 • 9:00am - 10:30am | Nonprofit Event |
December 10, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | House Party |
December 06, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | School Assembly |
December 18, 2021 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 12, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 10, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
December 08, 2020 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Surprise |
December 15, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2019 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2019 • 8:30am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2019 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 20, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Product Promotion |
December 16, 2018 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Fundraiser |
December 15, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2018 • 10:30am - 10:45am | Children's Birthday Party |
December 14, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | House Party |
December 14, 2018 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 13, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 08, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2018 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Product Promotion |
December 08, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 01, 2018 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Festival |
December 01, 2018 • 7:30am - 10:00am | Nonprofit Event |
December 30, 2017 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2017 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2017 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 02, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 30, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 24, 2016 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 17, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 17, 2016 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Birthday (Child) |
December 10, 2016 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 03, 2016 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
January 02, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 20, 2015 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 12, 2015 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 11, 2015 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 07, 2015 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 04, 2015 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
Set List
Santa will visit with guests, tell stories, hear wish lists, hand out gifts, and take photos.
All performers pose for photos and interact with guests. Please let us know if you'd like your character to hand out treats, lead a sing along, read a story, or anything else. We want to help you realize your vision for your event!
Influences & Inspiration
Old Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Grinch, Scrooge, Elsa, Olaf, Elf on a Shelf (male or female), Buddy or Jovi the Elf, Gingerbread Man, Toy Soldier
Setup Requirements
Comfortable place to sit. Reasonable temperature, between 55-75 degrees.