Santa Claus Jim

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Burlington, NC

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Santa Claus

Travels up to 60 miles

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Story Time

What would you like for Christmas?

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

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Overview

Christmas isn't just a day, it's the amazing experience of hope, joy, peace and love that come to us through the baby lying in a manger. St. Nicholas, a.k.a. Santa Claus, demonstrated this in his life, and has come to symbolize all that is magical and wonderful about Christmas. Let Santa Jim bring the joy and wonder of Santa Claus to your private party, charity event, retail promotion, or family gathering. The jolly old elf in the red suit will visit with children of all ages, pose for individual and group pictures, hand out presents (that you provide), and read "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" from a large picture book.

Reviews

44 reviews

Marie M. N.

October 1, 2026

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Absolutely Wonderful

Santa Jim did a fantastic job. He arrived on time in Santa apparel that was very professional and convincing. From the leather boots and belt with a tooled leather waist bag and the real Santa beard ( that you can tug on 😁) he was wonderful. The kids really were in awe. He had great responses to the children’s questions and was magical all around.
He also reads , “The Night Before Christmas” to entertain the children. He “Ho, Ho, Ho” ed and jingle belled into the house and out which was also fun.

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

Alby C.

December 30, 2025

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Return Visit from Santa Jim!

We were thrilled to have Santa Jim return to our house for our annual holiday party. He did a great job reading and entertaining a group of very inquisitive eight-year olds who were curious about his background, history, and entire North Pole operation. Santa Jim answered their questions thoughtfully and patiently. We enjoyed his visit and recommend him for future events!

Hired as: Santa Claus

Christa S.

December 29, 2025

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Santa Jim

A win win. A jolly Santa who was prompt and a well dressed Santa. The birthday boy was excited when Santa came. He also read a book to all the kids. He was able to keep all these kids engaged and sitting for a period of time. That says a lot since the kids were 4.

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

Vicki P.

December 17, 2025

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Santa Jim was fantastic!

Santa Jim was fantastic! His communication before and during the event were great. He was wonderful with the children and engaged with them so well during the "Night Before Christmas" story that he read. He (we) had presents for all the kids and Santa Jim arrived with them in his sack. The kids were happy to sit on his lap and get an early Christmas surprise from Santa. We couldn't have asked for any better.

Hired as: Santa Claus

Liz C.

December 10, 2025

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Santa Jim was great!

All our families loved Santa Jim. He will definitely be requested next year!

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Santa Jim will in arrive in costume ten to fifteen minutes early to go over expectations, learn names, and collect gifts to be distributed (if any) in his big, red bag. Please plan to meet him somewhere out of view of the children. He will allow kids to sit on his knee, or not, as they and their parent(s) desire, will visit, find out what each one wants for Christmas, and answer questions. He will hand out any gifts you have provided, pose for pictures, and read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” (if desired).

Santa Jim will be warm, friendly, kind and compassionate from beginning to end. As the father of two children with special needs, he will do whatever he can to accommodate children with special needs and to help them to feel included. Most of all, Santa Jim will share the magic, wonder, and love of Christmas with young and old alike.

About

Santa Jim is a husband, the father of three adult children, and an ordained United Methodist minister. His father, also a United Methodist pastor, has been bringing the magic and wonder of Christmas to children as Santa Claus for many years. He has now retired, and Santa Jim, having learned from the best, has taken up the "family business." He looks forward to helping you make Christmas memories that will last a lifetime.

Member of the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, Non-smoker, non-drinker, current on both flu and bivalent COVID vaccines, criminal background check available upon request.

Services offered

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