Santa Jim
Red Vest on White Shirt
Santa in his Hard Candy Vest
Santa Jim's Head Shot
Santa peeking out from behind the tree in gold vest.
Santa reading to some children; wearing Summer red-striped shirt.
Santa entertaining three boys.
Santa with a little one!
Santa sneaking up on a toddler in the kitchen.
Reindeer bells
Baking with sprinkles!
Santa's Naughty or Nice book!
Santa having fun with the boys!
Cutting out a cookie!
Red-vested Santa with Cane
Santa and a helper roll out some cookie dough
Sharing the joy!
Santa's boots
Santa's Keys
Chef Santa
Catching someone in the act!
Santa being Santa!
Santa in his nutcracker and rocking horse vest!
Gotcha!
Santa's belt
Santa having fun in the kitchen!
Santa in full formal robe. This look is great for things like weddings at corporate receptions.
Santa being sneaky!
Overview
I transform into Santa Claus during the entirety of my visit. My goal is to leave you and your children, family, friends, and/or co-workers with an unforgettable experience. I do virtual visits as well as in-person appearances.
Reviews
5 reviews
Ryan S.
December 12, 2025Amazing!
Santa Jim was fantastic! We requested him for a photoshoot, and he went above and beyond our expectations. He arrived early, brought multiple outfit options, and happily entertained every photo request. Although we originally booked him for two hours, he was even willing to jump into additional shots we hadn’t planned for. We can’t thank you enough, Jim!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Jim
Thanks so much, Ryan. I look forward to working with you and your team again.
Stacy H.
January 11, 2025Fantastic Santa!
Santa Jim is the real deal, he was patient with the little kids and very kind and animated.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Jim
Thanks for the great review!!! I look forward to working with you again.
Kerry M.
January 8, 2025Very personable and interactive with the kids!
Santa Jim was wonderful! He had great communication before our event, and was extremely interactive and personable with the kids and families. He was also sensitive to the kids who didn't want to sit on Santa's lap and made sure an extra chair was available for them so they could still be in the photo. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Jim
Thanks, Kerry. I had a great time doing your event. Merry Christmas!
Ashley G.
December 23, 2024Excellent Event
Jim showed up right on time and was personable and funny. He was greeted by two young boys who had a million questions and he answered all of them seriously. He visited with families in between photos. Great visit. Will schedule again next year!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Anna S.
August 10, 2024The True Spirit of Santa
We knew that Santa Jim was the perfect Santa when he good-naturedly handed his sunglasses (yes, even Santa needs sunglasses!) to a 7-month-old baby, and patiently waited while the baby teethed on them. This patience was matched only by Santa Jim’s creativity for a couple’s photo op—when no mistletoe was present, Santa Jim held up his cell phone (yes, even Santa has a cell phone!) with a mistletoe image! Happy baby; happy couple! Santa Jim not only channels Santa's essence with his outfits and beard, he channels Santa's understanding and thoughtfulness to little ones and grown-ups alike.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General commercial liability, damage to rented premises, personal and bodily injury, general aggregate, abuse/molestation.
What to expect
I'll tailor your Santa experience to your wishes. Perhaps you need a Santa for a corporate event and would like him to pass out presents. We can do that. Perhaps you're looking for a Santa to appear at a wedding reception. No problem. Maybe you'd like a Santa for a home visit. Easy. Maybe you need Santa to pay a virtual visit to your children or grandchildren throughout the year. No problem.
Just reach out, and let's start planning!
About
I'm an army veteran and grandfather of four strapping boys. I've been in theater since second grade, so morphing into the role of Santa Claus comes naturally. Originally from Massachusetts, I've been calling Texas home for the past thirty-five years. I have a background check on file and am fully insured.
I strive to maintain a high level of expertise, so I'm a member of Lone Star Santas, Nationwide Santas, the International Brotherhood of Real-Bearded Santas (yes, there is such a thing), and the Worldwide Santa Claus Network.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional booking notes
Let's keep this simple. I need an area that's nice and cool... this Santa suit is warm! And I'll need a sturdy chair to sit on.
As far as other needs, we can discuss them on the phone or on a Zoom call. For instance, you might want me to pass out candy canes or presents. We'll simply need to communicate how to pull that off and make everything look natural.
That's what we'll accomplish during our planning session. Just reach out and let's begin!
Services offered
Influences and inspiration
I'm a grandfather who's in awe of all things Christmas. Growing up in New England was magical, as we almost always had a white Christmas. My house is decorated for Christmas year-round, including several trees, wreaths, and garlands. Mrs. Claus and I especially enjoy the mistletoe!
Setup requirements
I'll need a sturdy chair. Other needs will depend on what you hope to accomplish during my visit.