Santa Jim brings the magic of Christmas to life with warmth, humor, storytelling, and genuine connection. Whether visiting a family at home, joining a company or community celebration, or working in a photography studio, he creates moments that feel personal, believable, and never gimmicky.
A professional storyteller and experienced Santa, Jim adapts each visit to the people in front of him. Mrs. Claus may also be available for selected events.
Back on GigSalad for 2026 after several years of mostly direct and referral bookings. Travel is quoted separately when required.
8 reviews
Omar
December 27, 2018Jim was very kind, friendly, prepared, on-time, very professional and the kids and adults absolutely loved him. Jim’s communication was amazing and he would always keep me posted on next steps. I would highly recommend Jim.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Jade H.
December 25, 2018I have had Santa coming to my childhood home for 30 years, and this year I decided to continue the tradition in my own home with my children. Santa Jim was up against 30 year-old Santa traditions, and he was Amazing. We loved his stories and he interacted with the children well. How spoiled they are that Santa visited them on his very busy night.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Christen E.
December 8, 2018This was my first time hiring Santa and I can't wait to hire Santa Jim again! He was early to the event, prepared, and looked amazing. Everyone loved him!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Amee Q.
December 11, 2016Jim has been doing a great job this season with us at our farm. I've gotten so many messages about how wonderful he is as a Santa. We wanted a "Farmer Santa" for our location and Jim came to the first meeting with enthusiasm and great ideas. We also had a special opportunity to give a family their first visit with Santa and their 4 year old daughter with special needs and Jim was amazing. Highly recommend (but not too much because I want him again next year for more dates!) :)
Hired as: Santa Claus
Jen G.
November 6, 2016Mr. Beidle was amazing! We had a very nice, short and sweet ceremony(just like we wanted). Plus he put his Santa suit on for us!
We eloped and wanted to share the news with our families at Christmas so when I stumbled across Jim I knew he was the one for us! He suited right up after the ceremony and took pictures with us and our fur baby. It was perfect! Definitely made our special day even more special!!
THANK YOU SANTA(;
Hired as: Santa Claus, Wedding Officiant
Santa Jim Beidle
Thank you, Jenn! It was a wonderful event in a beautiful setting. I was delighted to be a part of it.
Price range: Starts at $250 per hour
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 560 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Commercial general liability
Santa Jim plans each visit around the event rather than forcing every booking into the same routine. Depending on the setting, a visit may include a grand entrance, conversation with children and adults, stories or poems, songs, gift presentation, photos, or quiet one-on-one moments.
Home visits are often around an hour. Community, corporate, studio, and photography events may run longer and may be structured with breaks, meals, or other logistics as needed.
The goal is always the same: a warm, believable Christmas experience that fits the people and occasion.
Jim Beidle is a professional storyteller and longtime Santa performer who brings warmth, humor, and a strong sense of presence to every event. His work is rooted in conversation, story, and the traditions of Christmas, with an emphasis on making the experience feel believable, personal, and welcoming for children and adults alike.
Longer events may require a private changing or break area away from guests, plus reasonable meal and rest breaks. Out-of-area or unusually long engagements may require additional travel or lodging arrangements. Final logistics are confirmed before the event.
Song List
Jingle Bells
Deck the Halls
Stuck in the Chimney
Silent Night
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Here Comes Santa Claus
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Story and Poems
A Visit from Saint Nicholas
The Legend of the Poinsettia
The First Christmas Trees
Santa Jim draws on the familiar traditions, stories, and imagery of Christmas while keeping the character warm, human, and believable. His background in storytelling shapes a Santa who listens, responds, and creates genuine moments rather than simply performing a routine.
Chair
small table
Santa Claus
