Santa Claus Jay

Cincinnati, OH

$150 and up

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Ho, Ho, Ho! It's Santa Claus Jay
I look forward to sharing the magic of Christmas with everyone
An authentic Beard Santa Claus embodies the spirit of Christmas and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Take your Christmas celebrations to even greater heights with a visit from Santa Claus.

Santa is $150 an hour, Dec 20th to 24th is $300 per hour.

NOTE: Families with children, Santa can drop in for 15 minutes, for FREE when possible.

I have a 10 ft by 8 ft backdrop. A Stone fireplace with a Christmas tree on each side.
For me to bring the backdrop, it is $20

Your Friend,
Santa Claus Jay ❤️


Reviews

25 reviews

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Katherine T.

March 9, 2026
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The best!!

We had Santa Jay as our Santa for my company's 'Santa at the Movies' event this past December and while this review is long over due, I can't properly express how amazing he was! From the very beginning, he was incredibly communicative throughout the booking process and in the weeks leading up to the event. During the event itself, he was absolutely wonderful with the kids and brought such a warm, genuine presence that really made the experience special for everyone. He was also so patient and understanding of the chaos that comes with running an event, which we truly appreciated. Santa Jay helped make the day memorable for so many kiddos and their families, and I couldn’t recommend him more if you’re looking for a fantastic Santa to visit during the holidays! Definitely booking with him again in the future!

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Stephen H. I.

December 29, 2025
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Professional Experience

Good experience. Expected a bit more proactive engagement

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Larry P.

December 26, 2025
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Very Good

Just as requested. Showed on time. Communicative with the kids.

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Christopher B.

December 19, 2025
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Great Santa!

Santa came out in the snow to bring joy to a group of children in a private home. Definitely brought joy to the event and the children. Would recommend to anyone who needs a Santa.

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Michele C.

December 27, 2024
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My event got cancelled

Jay was wonderful about the cancellation and even offered empathy for the family medical emergency that caused the cancellation of the event.

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Santa Claus Jay

I have prayed for your situation. If you would like to do an event for 2025.
I would be happy to perform the event for $25 as long as you can make the reservation by Oct 1st.
https://www.gigsalad.com/santaclausjay

Thank you for your review.

Your friend,
Santa Claus Jay

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Booking information

Price range: $150 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 20 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Ho, Ho, Ho, Santa Claus is asking, Are YOU ready for Christmas?
Are you looking to bring that Christmas magic to your next event?

With many years of experience, and a love for all children of all ages,
ready to make your Christmas celebrations Merry, Jolly, and Ho-Ho-Ho unforgettable.

Storytime, Santa book, hand out gifts, a private conversation to cherish forever.
If you're hosting a small family event, a family party, a corporate event, hospital visit, greet and meet, Christmas parties, school events, shopping centers, parades I am happy to make your event great, and you have photo sessions to share with online, Christmas cards or just for yourself, there will be lots of Joy and Cheer.

Actively involved with the South Carolina Wedding Chapel Home Church here in Cincinnati.

From Oct 1st till after Christmas, I am always Santa, for everywhere I go.

Your friend,
Santa Claus Jay

About

Ho, Ho, Ho I have been Santa since 2009, full time since 2012. and I am a minister. I have several children and more grandchildren, and I love children. I do this for the children. Each year I have been blessed to bring Joy and Cheer to so many children.

Regardless how small or large. Indoor or out. Formal or informal Day or Night Santa Claus has you covered.
Parades, Tree Lighting, Breakfast with Santa, Large or Small Events, Home Visits, Photography, and more.
Santa Claus is always happy to be there and is acceptable to what you want.

A member of the acclaimed International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas. Their main mission? To bring smiles to faces of all ages. Whether you're a child or a child at heart, they love working with everyone.
Also, a member of Ohio Santas. Ohio Santas Member #186

Actively involved with the South Carolina Wedding Chapel Home Church here in Cincinnati.
I have done Santa events in Massachusetts, South Carolina, Louisiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

Your Santa visit will be something to remember and repeat year after year.

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Your Friend,
Santa Claus Jay

THE HISTORY OF SANTA CLAUS

Santa Claus is a jolly, white-bearded man in a red suit who deliver gifts to children around the world.
Christmas is about the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, and Santa Claus is one of the most recognized
symbols of the Christmas season. He of course had a love for our Lord Jesus, and also for children.

He helped Children know our Lord Jesus and gave out gifts and became known as the patron saint of children.
Born in Europe, in an area now known as Turkey. He became a Christian Bishop, or Church leader
who was Saint Nicholas during the time of the Roman Empire.

Santa Claus started as Saint Nicholas of Myra, a revered 4th-century Christian bishop known for his generosity, who eventually evolved into the Santa Claus you recognize today. Born to a wealthy Christian family, and his parents raised him to be devout in his Christian faith. His parents died, leaving him with a substantial inheritance, that he used to help others. Nicholas soon gained a reputation for his generosity and kindness. He was known for acts of charity that he often performed secretly, emphasizing humility in giving. This inspired future traditions of gift-giving and became one of the earliest associations between Saint Nicholas and Christmas.

Additional booking notes

I have experienced many things during my years as Santa Claus and very adjustable, so whatever works best for you, I am comfortable with. I am happy to call children by name as long as you provide it to me before we start. Also, one of the joys of being Santa is to pass out gifts. For this, I need you to plainly put the name on the gift or assist me with giving out the gifts.

If you want to do a setup, something like I'm in the middle of Workshop, or something with lots of Christmas decorations, but I come with my own suit, my hair is natural, so I can even do a simple setup in a single chair.

If you want a backdrop. I have a 10 ft by 8 ft back drop. it is a Stone fireplace with a Christmas tree on each side. It is on a 11 ft pipe. You would have to have a place to hang it before I got there. What seems to work best is tall bookshelves, or hooks on a wall that has been cleared of everything. It is $40 for me to bring the backdrop, and we can NOT use it outside.

Past booked events

January 2026

01

Thursday

Christmas Party

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Maineville, OH

December 2025

25

Thursday

Christmas Party

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Milford, OH

24

Wednesday

Christms Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

23

Tuesday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Monroe, OH

21

Sunday

Christmas Party

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Newport, KY

20

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Cincinnati, OH

19

Friday

Nonprofit Event

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Alexandria, KY

18

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Erlanger, KY

13

Saturday

House Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Cincinnati, OH

13

Saturday

Corporate Event

10:30am - 12:00pm

Cincinnati, OH

09

Tuesday

VA HOSPITAL

9:00am - 11:00am

06

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Milford, OH

06

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Trenton, OH

06

Saturday

Christmas Party

11:00am - 12:00pm

Newport, KY

June 2025

07

Saturday

TY

4:30pm - 5:30pm

May 2025

17

Saturday

Tashia

12:00pm - 1:00pm

December 2024

24

Tuesday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 8:45pm

Villa Hills, KY

24

Tuesday

House Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Cincinnati, OH

22

Sunday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Milford, OH

22

Sunday

Personal Occasion

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Newport, KY

22

Sunday

Personal Occasion

10:00am - 10:30am

Lebanon, OH

21

Saturday

House Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Dayton, OH

20

Friday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

West Chester, OH

18

Wednesday

Personal Occasion

8:30am - 9:15am

Miamisburg, OH

16

Monday

School Assembly

8:30am - 9:00am

Cincinnati, OH

15

Sunday

House Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cincinnati, OH

14

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

2:30pm - 10:00pm

Cincinnati, OH

14

Saturday

Fundraiser

10:00am - 12:30pm

Cincinnati, OH

13

Friday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 10:00pm

Cincinnati, OH

12

Thursday

VA Hospital

1:00pm - 3:00pm

08

Sunday

Christmas Party

11:30am - 2:00pm

Milford, OH

07

Saturday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Dayton, OH

07

Saturday

Festival

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Oxford, OH

November 2024

24

Sunday

Corporate Event

11:30am - 1:30pm

Cincinnati, OH

17

Sunday

Christmas Party

11:00am - 3:00pm

Lawrenceburg, IN

16

Saturday

Santa Breakfast

9:00am - 11:00am

08

Friday

Doris Day Park

3:00pm - 6:00pm

January 2024

24

Wednesday

Surprise

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton, OH

December 2023

24

Sunday

House Party

11:00pm - 11:15pm

Cincinnati, OH

24

Sunday

Christmas Party

8:30pm - 9:15pm

Cincinnati, OH

24

Sunday

Township Ohio

5:30pm - 6:00pm

23

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Hamilton, OH

23

Saturday

Christmas Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Foster, KY

23

Saturday

Surprise

12:30pm - 12:45pm

Dayton, OH

17

Sunday

Christmas Party

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Fairfield, OH

17

Sunday

Christmas Party

10:00am - 12:00pm

Lebanon, OH

16

Saturday

Shelley B. Phone number (phone number hidden)

2:00pm - 5:00pm

16

Saturday

Christmas Party

10:00am - 11:30am

Ft Mitchell, KY

10

Sunday

Dayton Uno

10:00am - 12:00pm

09

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton, OH

09

Saturday

Christmas Party

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Batavia, OH

09

Saturday

Christmas Party

11:00am - 12:30pm

Loveland, OH

08

Friday

Corporate Event

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Cincinnati, OH

07

Thursday

Event moved to this date

12:00pm - 2:00pm

02

Saturday

Festival

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Oxford, OH

November 2023

25

Saturday

Doris Day Dog Park

3:00pm - 5:00pm

23

Thursday

Cultural Event

10:30am - 1:00pm

Cincinnati, OH

Set list

I have my Santa Bag for toys. Also, I have books for stories, and for the Nice List.
I provide music sheets in hopes others will sing Rudolph with me.
Also, have some small items to give out to the children.

I have a 10 by 8 ft back drop of a stone fireplace with a Christmas Tree on each side. It is $30 for me to bring this.

Influences and inspiration

I have been a dad since 1979, a preacher since 1999, a pastor since 2009, and Santa since 2010. I have a great love for children and I have seen many Santa Claus that I didn't feel lived up to who Santa Claus is, so 2010 I decided to be the Santa Claus that the children were looking for, expected, and deserved

Setup requirements

If you want the Backdrop, I must have 2 people to help with set-up and take-down.

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