Rich Kringle

A Classic Santa Portrayal
A Christmas spirit filled with the joy and happiness of the holiday season.
An attention to each and every individual child, always listening to their hopes and dreams for a magical Christmas.
I bring a unique selection of items to spark conversations and can answer any and all questions about the North Pole, the elves and of course the reindeers. Mrs Claus is available as well to read, sing and delight the children in seasonal adventures. We are engaging and attentive, jolly personable and fun.

Our outfits are custom designed by a talented London seamstress, creating a beautiful long coat, cap, and green vest.
Unique details include boots adorned with authentic buckles & jingle bells, a brass Polar Express pocket watch, and keys to the reindeer stalls. All bringing up magic of inquisitive conversations by both children and adults alike.

I am honored to have the opportunity of bringing the spirit of Christmas to thousands of children across New England. During this time, and have focused on becoming the best Santa I can possible be.

Both Mrs. Claus and myself are always will to go the extra mile a create the most wondrous and magical Christmas possible for all.

Like most happy accidents in life, the opportunity to become Santa kind of just snuck up on me.

My father enjoyed the theatre and costumes. He would participate in town skits and shows and was always a helpful hand on Halloween. But his favorite holiday by far was Christmas. As a tinkerer, he made many items of curiosity in his wood shop for family and friends.

Many years later, while looking through some of his items I found a long white beard and wig. Having inherited my father's love of theatre, I kept them. That same season while rummaging around an antique barn sale I found boots with white fur around for a price tag of $10. A hard bargain to pass up, and good warm boots are always useful so I bought them.

It was nearly a decade later while doing an advertising campaign for a local costume shop that I found myself in need of a jolly, round, middle-aged man. Resembling that description myself I went to their costume rack and found the nicest Santa suit for the photo session. I already had the beard and boots and together they were a perfect fit for what I needed. A Classic-style Santa.

Well, as much fun as that was to be the big guy for a day, it should have all ended then and there. But upon returning the suit to the costume shop, the owners said " Keep it. We're closing the shop". Well, I didn't really want it or need it, but I figured maybe it could come in handy someday, somewhere.

And here's where it gets really weird. As I was leaving the shop that day, a man arrived looking to hire a Santa for an upcoming children's event. It was mid-December and he could not find anyone. At that point, I questioned whether I should just donate the suit that was so generously given to me. I told him, we didn't have any Santa's but he was welcome to the suit, I probably won't ever use it anyway. He declined and replied that he had one but would be away on business and just didn't want to disappoint the children. As he walked away, he looked back at me hesitantly and asked " You have a suit, could you fill in?

Well, there it was. The opportunity to become one of the world's most recognizable and beloved figures. My head said no in fear of not being good, but my heart answered Yes. I did the event and I was hooked.

The kids' happy faces, the laughter, joy, and the true spirit of the season.
I'm sure it's not for everyone but for me, it was an amazing gift.
To be immersed in all the Hope, Love, and Joy of the season.

If only for a moment, seeing the True Spirit of Christmas through the eyes of Children is truly wondrous.

Thank you for reading my tale, God Bless,
I wish you all a Merry, Merry Christmas.

Rich Kringle

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Rich & Kelly Kringle are both professional entertainers in the industry for over four decades.
We have an extensive working knowledge of the performance arts as well as musical theatre, both on stage and behind the curtain. We are flexible and easy going, will ing meet any challenge.