Merlan's Tales

North Scituate, RI

$150-400 dollars

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Mrs. Claus and I are available separately or together for all Santa events. We are available for house parties, photo shoots, meet and greets, corporate parties, retirement homes, restaurant or any other Santa appearances. Ho! Ho! Ho1


Reviews

3 reviews

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Jessica T.

December 21, 2023
Verified review

Amazing

Santa and Mrs. Claus were so friendly. It was a pleasure having them both at our center.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Dominique G.

December 13, 2023
Verified review

Holiday party for kids at the Alliance Francaise

Every thing went fine. Santa was on time and very much on character.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Ilanna B.

January 9, 2023

Best santa

I have hired multiple santas for events and he was the best yet. Looks and acts authentic. He brought lovely books for the kids to bring home. And he stays in character at all times. What a gem. You will not be disappointed. I already booked for next year and you should too

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Booking information

Price range: $150-400 dollars

Insurance: $4,000,000 - General Liability Coverage as a Santa impersonator and Magician storyteller

What to expect

My clients can expect to get Santa Claus from the moment I appear to the moment I leave. If gift giving is not a part of the event, I always have a gift for every child.

About

After a 3 decades long career as a Kindergarten teacher at The Wheeler School in Providence RI I retired in 2011. Since then, I have conducted farm tours for children at 4 Town Farm in Seekonk Mass. I have been a Santa portrayer for eight years and my wife has portrayed Mrs. Claus for four. Both of us have attended Santa Camp - a school for Santas/Mrs. Clauses and Elves. I have attended five times and my wife three. We are both members of the New England Santa Society. If you hire us we can guarantee that you will meet an authentic Santa/Mrs. Claus who will provide you with a memorable experience. We can provide story reading and telling, singing, puppetry and other activities to make your Christmas event one to remember. We always bring a "believe" bell for each child.

Past booked events

December 2023

20

Wednesday

Christmas Party

10:30am - 11:30am

Smithfield, RI

15

Friday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Johnston, RI

03

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Providence, RI

December 2021

24

Friday

House Party

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Cranston, RI

24

Friday

Christmas Party

11:00am - 12:00pm

Warwick, RI

Team

Cherie Merlan Mrs. Claus

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