I’m a professional Santa Claus, and while I know I may be short in stature, I can assure all that I’ve got the heart and spirit of any average-sized Santa Claus and am capable to do any Santa job! My wardrobe consists of a traditional suit, Coca-Cola style, Old World Fashion, the Kurt Russell Christmas Chronicles Attire, or, coming this year of 2024, the Tim Allen Style Santa suit! I’m a graduate of Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School, and I come equipped with a creative story for to explain my height.
My services include everything from home visits and photo shoots to parades and tree lightings, including Christmas Eve Sneak-N-Peeks!
I DON’T do Christmas Day events
We hired Santa Lee for our big family Christmas gathering. HE WAS FABULOUS! The kids were mesmerized with his presence. He was so professional, was in full Santa character the entire time and did a wonderful job carrying the role of St. Nick. He warmly read the children a Christmas story and spent time talking to each one of them. He then took time for photos with everyone.
Lee did a great job communicating prior to our scheduled event and left me with no worries.
Should you need a Santa in the Jeff City/Columbia area, I would highly recommend him. He has surpassed any Santa we have ever hired. Hands down.
This time we met the real Santa, and a new friend.
Photos from this event
Lee, aka The Real Little St. Nick, was absolutely AMAZING at our annual Jingle Bell Jam at Bonkers! He walked into the room and instantly brightened the whole place with his energy and big, warm smile. The kids were all glued to him during his reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas—it was such a fun and magical moment that had them all laughing and excited.
What really stood out was how easy and flexible Lee was to work with. He was more than happy to roll with any changes that popped up throughout the event, always with a positive attitude and tons of cheer. He was truly a joy to have around!
I’d highly recommend The Real Little St. Nick for any event. If you want someone who brings joy, energy, and heart to the table, Lee is your guy!
Price Range: $100 to $500, depending on event and travel
Languages: English
I’m a downright jolly and welcoming Santa who comes set and ready with the true spirit of Christmas! For home visits or story-telling events, I can read one of five classic Christmas stories and/or three of my own creative tales about how Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus first met, the origins of Santa’s magic key, and how Rudolph is the only boy reindeer with his antlers at Christmas time!
I know a lot of facts about Christmas and Santa, so I’m ready to answer any and all questions children, young and old, should have they would like to ask me. From “how do my reindeer fly?” (It’s all in the antlers, as well as in their choice to fly) to “how old am I?” (Just a little over 1,750 years old!)
For in case I should be met with any young Santa skeptics, I’m prepared to offer up the “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” newspaper article as an answer, which I have memorized and ready to go when and if necessary!
Extra Special Note: For 2024, I will be adding several new festive choices to both my wardrobe and my routine, as a way of celebrating some anniversaries that will be taking place this year: the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Santa Claus, the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Lion King, the 60th anniversary of Rankin Bass’s Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, the 50th anniversary of Rankin Bass’s The Year Without A Santa Claus, and the 20th anniversary of The Polar Express movie!
Both Santa Claus and Christmas have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.
Being a little person, one might assume I’d rather portray just an ordinary elf than the Jolly Old Elf himself? While there were a couple times where I did don the pointy ears, it’s never been my true calling. Santa Claus is who I truly am, and being a little person, I feel that only helps me rather than causes me any problems when in character.
When I’m Santa Claus, I feel my height makes me look not so intimidating to younger children. I’ve come up with several ways for to explain why I’m so short, including a clever story!
As time goes by, I hope to truly become a very popular Santa Claus. I take pride in my work, and making Christmas happy for all who I perform for is my mission! No matter how small you are, you can still do BIG things!
| December 21, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
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SONGS,
I don’t just know the short versions of these songs, but I know the lyrics to all of them from beginning to end!
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Here Comes Santa Claus
Must Be Santa
Silent Night
The Little Drummer Boy
Away in a Manger
White Christmas
Frosty the Snowman
Deck the Halls
Twelve Days of Christmas
BOOKS,
Twas The Night Before Christmas
The Story of the First Christmas
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
The Polar Express
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What is my reason for doing this?
Why have I chosen to put on the red suit and beard of white?
Why not instead be an elf,
Where I very clearly fit the short height?
Well, I’ll tell you why that is,
It’s because that’s not who I am.
My heart’s not in being an elf,
It’s in being the jolly, old man.
I believe I was meant to be Santa
And spread Christmas joy to all.
I believe anyone can be Santa Claus,
Whether you’re big or small.
I am who I am,
For that’s the way The Lord has made me.
And as one of his many children,
I will strive to be the best Santa Claus I can be!
A comfortable chair to sit in, with a foot stool if possible. If not, that’s fine.
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