- Mount Vernon, IL
- Santa Claus
- $50 - $2000
Overview
Ho ho ho! My name is Santa Aron and I am a professional Santa Claus portrayal artist. I would describe my portrayal as a combination of the classic Coca-Cola Santa in vintage advertising mixed with a generous dose of Edmund Gwenn's Santa from the 1947 version of Miracle on 34th Street. My beard is as real as they come, and I accent my outfit with many hand-made accessories for a truly authentic look. I am available for groups of all sizes including family visits, church programs, corporate events, municipal gatherings, Christmas in July venues, parades, and television and print media. If you're looking for an outstanding Santa Claus, it would be an honor to share my Christmas Joy with you!
Reviews
64 reviews
Lori C.
December 22, 2025He is the Real Santa!
This is the second year we have been lucky enough to book Santa Aaron! Our whole family loved watching our little 6 year old grandson, who has medical complexities, have so much fun with Santa Aaron! He is the perfect Santa for all kids, big and small, but if you have any children with special needs, he is especially so!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Aron
Thank you, Lori. As a teacher for many years who had many special needs children in my classroom, kids with those extra challenges are near and dear to my heart. It is an honor to visit with your family each year and the joy you share is evident and infectious, and it's a blessing To me to add just a bit more cheer! Merry Christmas!
Dani R.
December 22, 2025Santa Aron was a hit!
We hired Santa Aron to come surprise the kids at a Christmas Party and he was a hit! He was right on time, fun and upbeat. We would recommend him and hire him again!
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Santa Aron
Thank you, and I'm glad you were pleased! "Fun and upbeat" = mission accomplished. Merry Christmas!
Dan J.
December 22, 2025Perfect and wonderful
Santa Aron engaged with al of our guests. We had a great crowd and Santa Aron interacted with everyone to make a connection.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Aron
Thanks, Dan! I had a great time and saw so many smiling faces. What a fun experience!
Jennifer W.
December 22, 2025Wonderful
He was amazing!!! So jolly & felt so real! The kids loved him!!! He did a wonderful job!! Thank you, Santa. We would definitely hire him again.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Aron
Thank you, Jennifer! I had a perfectly wonderful time with your family. Have a very merry Christmas!
Brooke W.
December 22, 2025Amazing!
We had the best time with Santa Aron! It truly felt like Santa was in our home. We can’t wait to have him next year!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Aron
Thank you, Brooke! It was a joy to spend time with a circle of friends as close as yours! Merry Christmas!
Booking information
Price range: $100 per hour
What to expect
I will arrive at the specified location just prior to our agreed-upon start time and park well out of the line of sight of attendees. I will come fully dressed for the part in your choice of the traditional Santa suit or, if the weather is warm, a lighter, seasonal version minus the coat. If agreed upon, I will have my toy bag that we can will with gifts or simply use as a prop. I will fully inhabit the role of Santa while I am there and will not break character unless the situation dictates. I will carry out my predetermined expectations with professionalism and a jolly demeanor, and at the end of my time, I will exit and stay in character until I am back in my vehicle. My goal is to provide the very best experience, spread a healthy amount of Christmas cheer, and leave an exceptionally positive impression upon my host and those in attendance.
About
There's something magical and incredibly rewarding about portraying Santa Claus, and I feel like I've prepared my entire life for this role having grown up enthralled by seasonal showings of the classic Rankin/Bass Christmas stop motion animation programs. I grew up to become a classically trained singer with a degree in music education, and I taught in both public and private schools for twenty-one years before making the jump to the corporate arena. Once there, I realized I lost my main creative outlet- creating things for my students- when I left teaching and subsequently rediscovered my love of art and the written word and my fascination with a certain Jolly Ol' Elf. Today, I am a children's author and illustrator and am never happier than when I have the opportunity to light up a child's face by donning my red suit.
Services offered
Influences and inspiration
* Edmund Gwenn in the 1947 version of Miracle on 34th Street
* Sebastian Cabot in the 1973 television version of Miracle on 34th Street
* Vintage Coca-Cola Santa Claus advertising
* Various Rankin/Bass Christmas television programs of the 1960s and 1970s
Setup requirements
A nice chair if children are involved, and perhaps a bottle of water.
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