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Santa Eric

Sugar Land, TX

Starts at $300

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Travels up to 60 miles

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¿Santa en Español? ¡Sí, yo lo puedo!

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original song: The Animals’ Christmas

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close up of buttons and fabric pattern on the Pet Vest

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Officiating a beach wedding in Rhode Island

With the newly married couple, Port of Galilee, town of Narragansett, Rhode Island

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Overview

Home visits, photo sessions, corporate events, pet adoption events, you name it, THE Houston Santa is YOUR Santa! I'm also available for virtual visits. Past appearances include a shopping center in Southern California, Neiman Marcus, KHOU-11 News & Shark Tank. Your guests will be enchanted & filled with magical memories.
$300/hour. Christmas Eve: $375/hour. Christmas Day: $450/hour. Virtual Visits & Video Postcards: $80.

Wedding Officiant: Eric is also an ordained wedding officiant. Christian or secular, LGBTQ or hetero, Eric would be honored to officiate your wedding. Specializing in "short & sweet" services; Your marriage should last a lifetime, not the ceremony.

Reviews

6 reviews

Angela

December 15, 2020

Verified review

Santa Eric engaged our audience with entertainment and charm

Santa Eric participated in our annual Houston Heights Association December Meeting & Program - virtual this year on Zoom. Santa Eric was the showcase surprise - broadcasting from "The North Pole" - he entertained the audience with his wit and charm - as he distributed "door prizes" in the most magical and fun way.
Santa Eric was a dream to work with -- and I would absolutely hire Santa Eric again -- and totally recommend him for online and in-person events.

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Santa Eric

Thank you, Angela! I thoroughly enjoyed your event, and adding a virtual visit to your list of raffle give-aways. And I loved the virtual visit with the sweet family who won it.

Denise W.

November 30, 2019

Verified review

Family Party

Santa Eric went above and beyond what I was expecting. He's very nice and did a great job with the kids. Would definitely hire him again. Thanks.

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Santa Eric

It was a pleasure meeting and working with you! You have a wonderful family and the kiddos were fun to talk to.

Crystal H.

February 17, 2019

Verified review

Very grateful for Mr. Eric.

Eric was very pleasant and great with communication. Wanted a short and simple ceremony with husband who is currently in the hospital, and Eric turned an okay day, into the best day of his life. ♥️ Thank you

Hired as: Wedding Officiant

Santa Eric

Thank you so much for your positive comments. It was an honor to perform your service, and your little one is adorable. Her greeting me with, “Hi Santa,” tickled me and warmed my heart. I wish you and Tramain a wonderful life together.

Amalya L.

December 28, 2018

Verified review

The best Santa!

Santa Eric is the real deal! Very professional, adaptable, and a fantastic Santa (bells and whistles included!) All of the kids and guests loved him. Definitely recommend. 10/10. Thank you!!

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Santa Eric

Thank you so much for having me. Your event was a perfect end to a wonderful holiday season. I hope to be your Santa again in the future!

Corey L.

December 4, 2018

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Great Santa!

We hired Santa Eric for our Animal Rescue fundraiser and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was early and stayed a few minutes past our end time. His outfit was fantastic and everyone loved him. We have hired other Santa's in the past and will continue to hire Santa Eric moving forward. You will not be disappointed with Santa Eric!

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Santa Eric

Thank you so much. I’m glad I helped make your event special. It was a pleasure working for you!

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $300

Languages: American Sign Language, English, French, Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 480 minutes

Insurance: $10,000 - Kaercher Insurance

What to expect

Santa Eric: Expect to be treated like you and your children are the most important people on the planet. Expect magical moments and memories that will last a lifetime. Expect a Yuletide gust of life to supercharge your imagination.

Wedding Officiant: Your wedding officiation will be custom fitted to your relationship and requirements. If desired, Eric can meet with the couple in person for a Q&A to get a feel for how the proceedings should be carried out. Alternately, a series of emails can cover those needs. Eric will contribute 100% to making the couple feel extra special on their special day.

About

A real bearded Santa since 2016, Santa Eric loves his calling as much as he loves opening his heart to children. Every child is a VIP, every visit an opportunity to create magical memories. Santa Eric has approximately 20 years experience as an entertainer. With many of those years spent in improvisational comedy, every question about the North Pole or the reindeer is an opening to dazzle the imagination, to creatively connect with the child's inner world and make Christmas a little brighter.
Member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS) and Lone Star Santas.

As an ordained wedding officiant, Eric loves bringing souls together in that most revered of unions. He's performed services in and outside Texas, both Christian and secular. Eric is eager to officiate for the LGBTQ community. (A little bit of trivia: Eric was born the year of the Stonewall riots.) Your service will be tailor-made to suit the couple's wishes. Eric specializes in "short but sweet" services, since most would agree it's the marriage that should last a lifetime, not the wedding.

Additional booking notes

For photos, a chair or love seat is recommended to fit Santa and at least one child. Please provide a fan. (Santa's suit is warm.)
Mistletoe, milk, and cookies not necessary.

Services offered

Santa Claus Wedding Officiant

Past booked events

December 2025

13

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

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Houston, TX

December 2023

22

Friday

House Party

8:30pm - 9:30pm

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Sugar Land, TX

03

Sunday

Baby Shower

3:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Pearland, TX

December 2021

04

Saturday

Santa-Shelly photog

11:00am - 2:00pm

December 2020

14

Monday

Virtual Event

7:30pm - 7:45pm

•

Houston, TX

31

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02

Saturday

Bestsy Ross Elementary Fundraiser-Downtown Library

11:30am - 1:00pm

May 2018

27

Sunday

Santa Conference

9:00am - 6:00pm

26

Saturday

Santa Conference

9:00am - 8:00pm

Set list

Santa home visits:
*photos, photos, and more photos
*Giving out of gifts (Santa Eric can fill his sack in advance with presents from the family, arranged in advance)
*Story time -- The Night Before Christmas
*more photos!

Influences and inspiration

*Miracle on 34th Street, original version
*Holidays On Ice by David Sedaris, specifically "The SantaLand Diaries." Near the end, Sedaris tells of a Santa who makes every child feel inimitably special and reminds the parents what a blessing it is to have that child in their lives. It's a tear jerking moment.

Setup requirements

For photos, a chair or love seat is recommended to fit Santa and at least one child.

A fan to help keep Santa cool (nobody wants photos of a sweaty Santa)

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