Santa Don

Durham, NC

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Believe in the magic with Santa Don! Santa Don is a real bearded Santa with his own custom Santa Suit. As a retired Special Education teacher of 35 years Santa Don has experience with children of all ages.

Santa Don graduated from the International Univ. of Santa Claus aka School4Santas, where he earned a “Bachelor Degree on Santa Claus."

Santa Don also attended the Lone Leaf Pine Santa conference and the Triangle Santa Buddies conference, both NC Chapters of the IBRBS, where he earned a "Bachelor of Arts in the Study of Santa.”

Santa Don will come by himself in most cases. But if you want Mrs. Claus to attend we can make special arrangements.

Sharing Christmas memories at your event!


Reviews

7 reviews

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Erica T.

November 22, 2022
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THE BEST SANTA

I had the BEST experience with Santa Don. This was my first time booking Santa and I am so blessed it was Santa Don. This being my first Santa photoshoot we had some hiccups. He was very patient, compassionate, and understanding. You can tell he puts his whole heart into every gig he books. Santa Don made the experience a wonderful memory for the kids and I. He will definitely be my go to Santa from now on! He was a wonderful Santa I would recommend to all.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Yvette T.

December 24, 2021
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Great experience

He is very real looking and jolly. He was very accommodating when we needed to make a change.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Michael S.

December 12, 2019
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Great Santa!!!

Santa was great!!!! a must have. Great with people and our team.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Preston C.

December 3, 2019

Great Santa

Always on time, very authentic and cheerful Santa. Highly recommend!

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Santa Don

Thank you for your thoughts. You have great clientele and fantastic staff. Santa loves visiting Durham and Cary
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Eric C.

May 7, 2019

Hallmark Moment

If you want a true Hallmark moment, come by and visit with Santa Don. We have had many Santa's over the years, but Santa Don is hands down the most patient and caring Santa. He spends a good amount of time talking to the children and winning over even the most "costume shy" child. It doesn't just stop with the children, he is a joy to everyone that walks through the door. I can't wait to see you back again this year Santa Don! Debby's Hallmark

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Booking information

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What to expect

SANTA DON is available for Corporate events, Private events as well as Special events. Whatever type of event you are planning Santa Don and Mrs. Claus will help you make great Christmas memories. We are available for Christmas themed events all year long. Please note, Mrs. Claus doesn’t attend every event, special arrangement need to be made if you would like her to attend your event.

About

SANTA DON
I love being Santa Don, because it’s FUN! Spreading Christmas joy to others is rewarding to them and me. I am a father of 4 and grandfather of 5. I have retired from being a Special Education teacher for 35 years. I have a lot of Christmas experiences under my belt. But it wasn't until I put on the Red Suit that I fully realized the exhilarating feeling of spreading the Christmas Spirit.

Looking into youngsters eyes and seeing the joy of Christmas and watching their parents so excited for them is truly wonderful.

When I meet seniors at events I see that excitement of past Christmas and what it meant to them and the hope of future Christmas.

This is why I love being Santa Don and sharing Christmas memories with all that I meet.

Past booked events

November 2022

20

Sunday

Studio Session

10:00am - 11:00am

Whitsett, NC

December 2021

22

Wednesday

Surprise

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Chapel Hill, NC

December 2019

14

Saturday

Christmas Party

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Cary, NC

08

Sunday

Christmas Party

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Raleigh, NC

December 2018

01

Saturday

Christmas Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Chapel Hill, NC

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