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Santa Dan

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5.0 
(39 reviews)
  • Taunton, MA
  • Santa Claus
  • Travels up to 45 miles
  • $ 175 - $1000
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Coca Cola Suit

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Burgundy Velvet Suit

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2021 Photoshoot / Kelsey Sheehan

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Casual Overalls & Vest

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Hi, Welcome to my page.

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NESA - Santa Camp Aug. 2019

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Multi-Trim Suit

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Stopping in for a quick trim with Dianne

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I am checking my "Nice List"

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Bass Pro Shop - Patriot Place

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Breakfast with Santa - Bridgewater Ma

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Corporate Event Flagship Cinemas - Wareham Ma

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Barrett's Alehouse

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GWRRA Chapter F- MA Christmas Party

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Corporate Event Venus de Milo

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Santa and Mrs. Claus - P.R.I.D.E. Inc. Holiday Party

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Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce Event

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Barnstable - House Party

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Socially Distanced Santa Camp 2020

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Summer Santa

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Christmas in July

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Santa Camp 2021

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Plymouth Fundraiser 2021

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Majestic Santa Suit

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Holly Berry Fair - Walpole Ma

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Overview

I am a Professional, Real Bearded, Covid19 vaccinated and boosted, Santa who strives to bring the spirit of Christmas to each event that I attend, from Private Home Visits, Holiday Parties, to Breakfasts with Santa or Corporate events. Santa's Custom Made Suits are the best quality and original. If there is a specific look you would like for your event please ask.


39 Reviews

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Michael V. • December 14, 2021

Best Experience with Santa and Mrs Claus!! Made the Party!

My family and I hosted a Christmas Party and hiring Santa Dan and Mrs Claus was THE BEST decision we made! They absolutely made the entire party! They were great with all of the families and kids! Hosting such a big party for the neighborhood was very stressful as there were so many moving parts that we wanted to make sure went right. Santa was the most important piece to the party! Santa Dan and Mrs Claus' communication the entire time was perfect and extremely professional. Their communication, experience, and perfomance are the 3 reasons we will 100% hire them again next Christmas!

Hired as:
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Mike & Mel, Thank you for the wonderful review. We appreciate it. You both were awesome hosts to the neighborhood party. You really know how to host a big and successful gathering. We really enjoyed visiting with all the children and their families. We have already reserved your requested date for 2022.

Santa Dan & Mrs. Claus

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Bonnie C. • December 13, 2021

Amazing event with Santa Dan!

This was our second year hiring Santa Dan. Our non profit group has organized a fund raiser where Santa Dan rides around to various neighborhoods in our town to visit with groups of children. Groups range from 5-15 children. Santa Dan visits with them and takes lots of pictures with them. If a child is scared of Santa, he has a way of casually walking behind the child so someone can still take a picture with Santa in it. He is great with the kids and very personable. Even the volunteers are convinced this is the real Santa!!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Bonnie, Thank you for the wonderful review. I really enjoyed working with you and your team again this year, to make our event a great success. I really enjoyed bringing happiness to all the children and their families. I look forward to working with you and your team again next year.

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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Kara O. • December 6, 2021

Santa Dan was amazing!

Santa Dan was the real deal! Patient with all of the kids, was great for all of the photos. Mingled with our guest and was extremely communicative leading up to the event to make sure everything was perfect.

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Kara, Thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed visiting with all your family and friends. It was fun to photo bomb those that did not want to pose for a photo with Santa. Visiting with all the children was priceless.

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Elizabeth F. • April 19, 2022

Santa Dan was fabulous!

This review is extremely late, but still so sincere. Santa Dan was an absolute pleasure to work with this past season! He agreed to visit two locations for us and although I never met him, both of the houses he visited loved the visit and all the magic he brought! Highly recommend Santa Dan for your magical holiday needs! Thank you so much, Santa Dan!

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Santa Claus
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Liz A. • January 2, 2022

Highly recommend!

Santa Dan and Mrs. Clause were excellent! We hosted a neighborhood party with close to 25 children and their visit put a smile on all of the kids faces--even the younger kids who were a bit skeptical at first. Santa Dan was very communicative during the booking process and the days leading up to the event. We will definitely be asking them back for next year!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Liz, Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it. Mrs. Claus and I really enjoyed visiting with all the children and families at your party. We are looking forward to being invited back for 2022.

Happy New Year, Santa Dan & Mrs. Claus

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Douglas L. • January 1, 2022

Santa Dan and Mrs. Clause were Great!

Everyone ennjoed Santa’s visit! He spent alotof time passing out gifts and taking photos with everyone We will certainly have him back!

Hired as:
Holiday Entertainment
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Doug, Thank you for the very nice review. We both look forward to our visit at P.R.I.D.E. Inc. each year. We have already reserved your date for our 2022 visit.

Happy New Year, Santa Dan & Mrs. Claus

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Maureen B. • December 29, 2021

Wonderful

Santa Dan was in contact with us right up until he came through the door. It was magical!! Highly recommended!!!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Maureen, Thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed visiting with your family, friends and all the children. I look forward to doing it again next year.

Happy New Year.
Santa Dan

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Melissa B. • December 28, 2021

Magic of Christmas!

Santa Dan was awesome and really brought the magic of Christmas into our home. Just watching my kids eyes light up and twinkle with amazement as they spent time with Santa is a memory that will not be forgotten. Can't wait till next Christmas so we can relive the magic and welcome Santa Dan back into our home again!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Melissa, Thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed seeing the excitement in your daughter's eyes when I arrived. Her constant smile and her big hugs made my day. I have already penciled in your requested time for next Christmas Eve.

Happy New Year, Santa Dan

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Emily N. • December 22, 2021

Can't get any better than Santa Dan!!

I don't even want to write a good review because I don't want anyone else to have him!! Santa Dan could honestly be the real Santa.

He is great with the kids, prompt and very personable.

Thank you for another great year!!!!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Emily, Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate the great review. I always look forward to being a part of your Breakfast with Santa and Dinner with Santa events. I look forward to being a part of your events next Christmas. Who knows, if things improve maybe we could have a "Christmas in July" event this year on your patio.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Santa Dan

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Kathleen T. • December 21, 2021

Redlion inn wedding

Dan and Mrs. Laus where wonderful

Hired as:
Holiday Entertainment
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Kathleen, Thank you for the 5 star review. We really enjoyed being a part of the Christmas Wedding. It is not very often that Mrs. Claus and I get a chance to get out on the dance floor and really cut loose. We had a really great time. We would love to see any photos of us that you would be willing to share.

Merry Christmas, Santa & Mrs. Claus

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Lisa G. • December 20, 2021

Santa Dan was GREAT!

From the booking to say goodbye! The communication was superb! Arrival was perfectly organized. He was great with the kids! Brought tears to the adults eyes! We want to book for Santa Dan for next year!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Lisa, Thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed visiting with all the children. I look forward to doing it again next year.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Santa Dan

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Ron W. • December 19, 2021

True professional

Santa Dan is a hit every year. He makes everyone extremely comfortable while never straying from the roll of Santa. His costume is amazing and his performance is spot on, not over the top or to relaxed. Adults every year ask if he’s coming and all get enjoy when he mingles and has pictures taken. And I can’t forget Mrs Claus who accompanied him every year. Also just as good and entertaining.

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Hi Ron, Thank you for the wonderful review. We really appreciate it. We look forward to visiting with your friends and family each year. Your parties are always so much fun to be a part of. We have already penciled in your requested date for next Christmas.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !!!
Santa Dan & Mrs. Claus

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Kristen • December 19, 2021

Santa Dan was great!

Santa Dan was clear with communication leading up to the event. He arrived on time and made his appearance exactly as he said he would. He engaged with everyone at the party both kids and adults making sure everyone got the pictures they wanted. He was very friendly and talkative. We would love to have Santa Dan come again in the future.

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Hi Kristen, Thank you, I really appreciate the great review. I enjoyed visiting with your friends and family and taking all the photos together. The children appear to have really enjoyed the Christmas Cookie decorating too.
I look forward to visiting you again next year.

Santa Dan

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Brandi • December 18, 2021

Thanks again Santa Dan

Always great to work with

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Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Brandi thank you for the kind words. I really enjoyed working with you and your team again this year. It's great to watch a real pro work her magic. I look forward to working with you in studio again next Christmas season.

Santa Dan

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Bonnie C. • December 13, 2021

Santa Dan is great!

We used Santa Dan for our event last year and again for two event dates this year. He is fantastic! He visited with 10 groups of children on each event date...each group varied from 5-15 kids. He was very personable and attentive with all of the children. We will definitely be reaching out to Santa Dan again next year to help us with our event again.

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Bonnie, Thank you. I enjoy helping your organization, while also bringing joy to the children we visit each year. Riding up to their locations with the flashing lights and the siren is always fun and helps to build their excitement.

Happy New Year, Santa Dan

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Ariadna O. • December 12, 2021

Exceptional!!!

Santa Dan was exceptional! We had the best time, he was so patient with the kids and made our Christmas party so so special! We took tons of pictures and laughed so much! Definitely worth it! Santa Dan is absolutely best! Will definitely have him again for our party next year.

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Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Ari, Thank You for the great review. I really enjoyed visiting with your friends and family. Talking and spending time with the children, and doing all the family photos was what made the visit great fun. I'm looking forward to visiting your Christmas party again next year.

Santa Dan

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Kathy C. • November 27, 2021

Amazing experience

The entire experience of arranging for Santa and the quality of the visit was exceptional. Thank you so much! My grandchildren were so excited.

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Santa Claus
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Kelsey S. • October 25, 2021

Santa was amazing!!

I hired Santa Dan for Christmas photos this past weekend. He was so patient and kind with the kids especially when the little ones were a little hesitant. Before the day, he was very responsive and great with communicating. I can not wait to use him in the future again!

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Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Kelsey, Thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed working with you. I look forward to working with you again.

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R. L. T. J. • July 27, 2021

Christmas in July

Santa Dan and Mrs. Claus added a festive touch to our Summertime Christmas in July party. Donning Hawaiian shirts, shorts and sneakers they fit right in with the theme of the event. Personable and fun, they enjoyed mingling with our Goldwing Road Riders Members. We loved having them join us for a well deserved get together. Thanks for joining us for such a memorable event. Looking forward to having Santa Dan and the Mrs. join us for our next Christmas event!

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Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Pam & Linc, Thank you for the great review. I really appreciate you posting it for us. We really had a great time at the Christmas in July party. We are looking forward to celebrating your December Christmas Party real soon. Only 150 days, 3 hours and 6 minutes til Christmas... LOL...

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Brian F. • July 26, 2021

Wonderful Christmas in July

Santa Dan was amazing!
Great communication.
Looked fabulous in “Summer Santa” clothing.
Awesome with the kids.

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Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Brian, Thank you for the great review. It is very much appreciated. I really enjoyed visiting with the six children and all of the adults. I hope you got a lots of great family photos from our Christmas in July...

Santa Dan

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Linda I. • December 24, 2020

Professional and Trustworthy!

Santa Dan was great at my personal event. He was very communicative ahead of the event and was very attentive to details. He called again the week of the event to finalize all details, he was on-time, and called 10 minutes before arrival! He was very in character when he arrived and played the role of Santa very well for the kids! He was patient and kind, and he made it fun and believable for the kids! ! I would recommend Santa Dan for anyone looking for a great a Santa Claus for an event! 🎅🏻

Hired as:
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
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Bonnie C. • December 15, 2020

Amazing event with Santa Dan!

This was the second time our non profit group worked with Santa Dan and he was fantastic both times! Santa Dan rode on a fire truck around town, stopping at 10 different homes and visiting with almost 100 children at the end of their driveway. He chatted with the kids, posed for pictures, and handed out gifts (which the parents had secretly dropped off in advance). Our group received so many compliments on the event and mentioning how personable Santa was. The weather was not ideal, it was drizzling throughout and sometimes raining as he visited with the children. However, he kept his spirits up and took his time with each group of children. We are already planning to hire Santa Dan for this event next year.

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Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Bonnie, Again, thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed working with you and your team to make our second event a great success too. I really enjoyed bringing happiness to the children. I look forward to working with you and your team again next year.

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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Julie K. • December 14, 2020

Awesome Santa

Santa Dan did an awesome job with our zoom
Santa event, easy to work with, great communication and he almost made me a believer - he looks exactly like the big man himself. Highly Recommended!!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Julie, Thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed visiting the children via Zoom in your beautiful Harbour Court library.

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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Lunda R. • December 13, 2020

Great

Dan was great my grandchildren loved him

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Santa Claus
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Bonnie C. • December 7, 2020

Amazing event with Santa Dan!

Our non profit organization hired Santa Dan to ride in a fire truck to various neighborhoods around our town. Each stop had approximately 10 children. Santa Dan was wonderful with the children...he was very engaging and made sure he spent time with every child and posed for photos with everyone. The event was four hours long and Santa Dan was enthusiastic throughout. He even had some fun waving out the window of the fire truck to residents walking on the sidewalk and stopped at red lights around town!
Our group received so much positive feedback from the participants. They all thought Santa was great...he is the real deal!
From an organizing standpoint, Santa Dan was extremely professional and responsive. He was very easy to work with, checked in several days before the event to confirm the details and showed up on time. We would hire Santa Dan again without question.

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Bonnie, thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed working with you and your team to make this event a great success. The smiles and the excitement received from the children was Priceless.

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Brandi • December 1, 2020

Santa Dan was great

Upon booking inquiry , Santa Dan was great and prompt with communication.
Leading up to the event as well, he reached out to confirm and communicate his arrival and the details.
Worked great with our staff , parents and the children.

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Brandi thank you for the kind words. I really enjoyed working with you and your team. I look forward to working with you again next Christmas season.

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Liz R. • November 26, 2020

Goodies with Santa

The photoshoot was a great success.
Santa was patient and friendly to the kids.

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Hi Liz, I really enjoyed working with you in studio. The children and families all had great enthusiasm. I hope to be your Santa next season.

Merry Christmas 🎅

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Adriana B. • December 29, 2019

Magical! ❄️

We couldn’t be happier!! Santa Dan brought the magic of Christmas to our family on Christmas Eve!!
All the children and even the adults were so touched by the magic that Santa Dan brought to our party!
The communication, the timing and the experience were complete flawless!!
We can’t wait to see Santa Dan next Christmas Eve!
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Santa Claus

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Douglas L. • December 26, 2019

"I think he is the real Santa"

P.R.I.D.E. Inc. had its annual Holiday Party for 150 people. PRIDE is a non -profit organization established in 1969. We provide quality alternative residential , employment and social programs for people of all abilities. Santa Dan and Mrs. Claus arrived a little early called me upon arrival to let me know they were here and ready as soon as we were. Santa walked around wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Santa took pictures with everyone. Mrs. Claus fed Santa the gifts that he gave to each person. he was friendly and patient with everyone and Some talked on seeing him the weekend before at the Bass pro shop and the thought he must be the real Santa. Santa Dan was not in a hurry and spent appropriate time with everyone. They both looked great and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a Santa

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Santa Claus

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Lori F. • December 24, 2019

kids loved him

Great looking santa!

Hired as:
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Lori, Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed visiting with all the children at both Preschool & Daycare locations.

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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R. L. T. J. • December 19, 2019

Santa Dan visits GWRRA MA-F!

We were thrilled to have Santa Dan join us for our Goldwing Road Riders Association - MA Chapter F Christmas Party. His presence added to the festive event and our members were excited to have their photos taken with Santa! We did our best to help Santa with the naughty and nice list, but, his finally determination was that the entire group made the "nice" list. Santa Dan, thanks for helping us bring in the Christmas season in such a wonderful way. Your jolliness and joy was contagious! You helped make this Christmas party and event to remember! Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas Santa Dan and Mrs. Claus!

Hired as:
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Linc, Thank you for the great review, I really appreciate your taking the time to submit it. I enjoyed adding to the excitement at your MA Chapter F party. Everyone wanted photos with Santa. I enjoyed being a part of your event.

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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Ivy H. • December 19, 2019

Santa Dan has a true Christmas spirit & so professional

We had our office Christmas party at La Familia Restaurant in Taunton and Santa Dan made the moment so much fun for the children and the adults alike. He made everyone feel comfortable and put a smile on everyone's face of true Christmas joy. So friendly and caring. Will definitely hire Santa Dan again for our family and business parties.

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Ivy, Thank you for the great review. I enjoyed visiting with everyone at your office Christmas party. It was wonderful to see all the smiles on all the children and the adults too. I hope to do it again next year...

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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Mike H. • December 16, 2019

Santa Dan Rocks!!!!

Santa Dan was extremely professional, on time and exemplified a high level of communication leading up to our event. Our staff loved him and all those in attendance enjoyed his presence. Great performance! Left me wondering, perhaps Santa is real!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Mike, Thank you for the great review. I really do appreciate you taking the time to post a review. It was awesome to have Kerry working with me to photograph all the attendees as well as visiting all the individual rooms so that everyone was included. You throw a great Christmas Party.

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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Cynthia D. • December 16, 2019

Great Santa Experience

Santa Dan was hired to be the Santa at our company's family holiday event. The entire process couldn't have gone smoother, from the initial "negotiation" and booking with Santa Dan through Gig Salad to the event itself. Santa Dan responded to my request for quote very quickly and sent a contract as requested; the contract and booking came together in less than an hour and we had a very generous conversation that evening about the event itself. He asked relevant questions about the event and venue; it was obvious that he is a professional that takes his work seriously and has plenty of experience. He even made suggestions for what we needed to do that I hadn't even considered, so he was very collaborative and service oriented (sparing us the stressful last minute adjustments at the event). As a professional event planner, for me it is very comforting to know that you are working with someone who understands the sensitive nature of a large scale events, how they come together and then honors their commitments to their clients. Trustworthy contractors are the key to every successful event, but it's even more important when the Santa expectations of 50 children are riding on it! Santa Dan is the type of person you can rely on to come through as planned. Santa Dan communicated with me in advance of the party, just to make sure all our plans were sound. Come the morning of the event, he arrived in advance and was fully prepared to receive children. He also "took charge" several times and steered the event crew in the right direction with his practical Santa knowledge, as we had a bit of a stumble at the start of the gift-giving (tip: hand the package to Santa and let him call the name, vs. having kids line up and then trying to find their gift amongst the pile). He was great with the kids and took plenty of time for each one while still keeping the line moving. Several kids were overheard whispering, "that's the REAL Santa!". We were very happy with Santa Dan and would 100% hire him back for any future events. You should not hesitate to book him (and book early) if you need a great Santa for your event.

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Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Cynthia, Thank you for the great review. I really appreciate your comments. It was a pleasure to work with you to make your event a great success. I hope we can do this again next year.

Happy Holidays, Santa Dan

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Emily N. • December 15, 2019

Breakfast with Santa

We received so many compliments on how awesome Santa Dan was! He was great with the kids and looks just like Santa!!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Emily, Thank you for the review. I appreciate you taking the time to post a great review for me. I enjoyed working with your staff. I really appreciated you providing me with an Elf Helper. It really made things flow so smooth. I'm hoping that we can do another Breakfast with Santa next year.

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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Pam T. • December 15, 2019

Breakfast with Santa!

What a great event. We were excited to hear that Santa Dan would be the main attraction at Barrett's in Bridgewater, MA on Sunday, December 8th. We reserved 16 seats for breakfast with Santa and we were not disappointed. From the youngest, 3 months old to the oldest, almost 80 years old, we were all impressed! Santa Dan did an amazing job of visiting with and making everyone feel completely comfortable. Our three grandchildren ages 4 years, 2 years and 3 months had very different reactions. Santa Dan did a marvelous job of interacting with all the children. He mingled and joined us for candid moments as well as the traditional picture with Santa. We would highly recommend Santa Dan for any event.

Hired as:
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Pam. Thank you for the great review. I am so happy to hear your entire family enjoyed the Breakfast with Santa. You did have a large group. Thank you for supporting the Breakfast with Santa event. I am very happy to see that your family did get many great photos with Santa too.

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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Christine J. • December 9, 2019

Business gathering with Santa

Dan was exceptional as Santa at the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Holiday Gathering. Our attendees had no idea he was coming! Everyone remarked about his suit - the old fashioned Coca Cola one. He was given little instruction - because who tells Santa how to be Santa? Dan is very good at the impromptu - He took the reigns mingling, getting candids with people, and executing a spontaneous holiday trivia game. Can't wait to have him back next year!

Hired as:
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Christine, Thank you for the wonderful review. I enjoyed having you as my helper as an Elf. You have a great suit too. It is not very often that you get to see Santa out on the dance floor with all the guests. I'm looking forward to getting invited back again next year.

Merry Christmas, Santa Dan

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Jane P. • December 2, 2019

Excellent !!!

Santa Dan was on time, very knowledgeable Santa, great with the kids, did not rush with the kids, took many photos with kids, family. Would hire Santa Dan in a heart beat. Merry Christmas!!!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Hi Jane, Thank you for the kind words. I enjoyed visiting with your family and all the children at your grandson’s 1st birthday. What a great surprise party. Please thank the photographer for all the great photos she took.
Merry Christmas !!! Santa Dan

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Megan C. • November 25, 2019

Amazing!!!

Santa Dan brought the magic of Christmas to life at our church holiday fair of 500 plus fair-goers! From his real beard, to the details of his finely crafted suit, to the nuance of his conversations, he embodies the kind and gentle spirit of the real Santa. We were impressed with his ability to cater the Santa experience to the particular comfort level of the visitor, providing a variety of opportunities from the traditional chair visit, to walking around the fair offering smiles and high fives, and thoughtfully posing for pictures in the background for those who didn’t want to come close! He graciously received letters and hand made gifts from children, and made each little candy cane helper feel so important. With excellent communication in preparation for the visit, Santa Dan is a pleasure to work with from start to finish. A true professional, we would hire him again in a heart beat!

Hired as:
Santa Claus
Santa Dan

Response from Santa Dan:

Megan, Thank you for the kind words. I am touched by your wonderful review. It was a heart warming experience to share the day with all the children. I was very happy to have many of the adults wanting their photos with Santa too. I hope we are able to do this again next Christmas.

Merry Christmas !
Santa Dan

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Price Range: $ 175 - $1000

Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes

Languages: English

Phone Number: Call

What to Expect

Santa will sit and talk individually with the children, and listen to their Christmas wishes; pose for photos with Santa (children & adults); talk and mingle with your guests. Santa will also stand for photos with the elderly or older children who do not feel comfortable on Santa's lap. I could read " Twas the Night Before Christmas” with the children if requested. I can also hand out your provided gifts if requested. All arrangements will be made in advance to ensure your satisfaction on the day of the event.

Santa will try to meet just about any need you may have for him. He loves both home and corporate visits! A home visit will get you something you cannot really get at a mall and that is TIME.

Price Range: $225/275 for most week day/weekend home visits lasting up to 1 hr. Avg. Gig Length: 45 - 60 minutes

Week night visits (after dinner) - Milk & Cookies visit with the children. $175 /30 to 45 minutes

Dec 24th, Christmas Eve and Dec 25th, Christmas Day home visits – 30 minute visits only - $250

Dec 24th, Christmas Eve, Sneak-a-Peek - Let the children catch Santa putting gifts under the tree! (Strictly 15 - 30 minutes). $250

About

Santa Dan is The Professional Santa of Southeast Massachusetts / Taunton area and beyond ! Available for all occasions, be they family or corporate and available all year round! Santa Dan has a (CORI) National Background Check Certificate and is also fully insured.

Santa Dan is available for Home Visits, Holiday Parties, Birthday Parties, Commercials, Corporate Functions, Advertising, Tree Lighting, Parades, Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner with Santa, Photo Sittings, Cookies & Milk with Santa, and more.

I take pride in providing the most realistic Santa Claus experience. Real beard, hazel eyes and a real Santa belly. An absolutely amazing experience for young and old alike.

Available Year Round - for all types of events like Christmas in July etc.

A Member of IBRBS - International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santa’s
A Member of NESS - New England Santa Society
Graduate of New England Santa Academy programs 2019, 2020 & 2021

Fully insured - Entertainers' Liability Insurance
ClearStar – Current National (CORI) Background Check 2021-2022
Intellicorp – Current National (CORI) Background Check 2020-2021
Non smoker / Non drinker

Additional Booking Notes

Santa is based in the Taunton / Southeast Massachusetts area, but may still be able to visit your event. Please note though, if travel is more than 30 minutes away, an additional fee of $50 or $75 will be added based on the travel involved.

Please provide Santa with a solid wood chair for best photo opportunities.

Services Offered

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