Southern Santas and Holiday Characters
Carolers sing with Santa Kirk
Mrs. Bunny
Mother Goose and Spring Fairy
Mother Goose
Summer Santa
Elsa
Lady Liberty and Rosie the Riveter
Uncle Sam, Rosie the Riveter, Lady Liberty, and Founding Father
Founding Father
Fall Fairy character
Smiling Scarecrows characters
Elf on a Shelf (male or female available)
Olaf (Elsa available also)
Buddy the Elf
Santa Dave and Mrs. Claus
Santa Billy and Elf
Santa Kirk and Santa Billy
Ebenezer Scrooge
Toy Soldiers
Gingerbread Man
Grinch
Woodland Santa (Nashville area only)
Santa, Mrs. C, Elsa, and Olaf
Santa Gene and Lulu L'Elf (NY area only)
Santa Dave
Overview
Winter: Santa, Mrs. Claus, Grinch, Scrooge, Elsa, Olaf, Elf on a Shelf, Buddy or Jovi the Elf, Gingerbread Man, Toy Soldier, Polar Express Conductor, Cindy Lou Who, Sugar Plum Fairy
Spring: Easter Bunny, Mrs. Bunny, Hoppy Helpers, Mother Goose, Spring Fairy
Summer: Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, Rosie the Riveter, and Founding Father
Fall: Smiling Scarecrows, Silly Skeletons, Fall Fairies
Note: The American Caroling Company employs many professional character actors. While they all are wonderful with guests, you may not get who you see in a photo. Message if you prefer a specific actor.
Reviews
26 reviews
Lisa U.
March 30, 2026Easter Fun!
Elliot, our Easter Bunny, did a great job. Great with the children and with our staff. Prompt arrival in plenty of time to take instructions for the event.
Hired as: Easter Bunny
Southern Santas and Holiday Characters
Hi Lisa, we're so glad you were pleased! We look forward to providing entertainment for your future events. Thanks!
Kristen L.
December 9, 2025Fantastic Experience
Santa and Mrs. Claus were absolutely wonderful. They communicated well prior to the event to ensure that the day ran smoothly. They were very pleasant, kind, wonderful with the children, and looked fantastic. I look forward to booking them again!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Southern Santas and Holiday Characters
We're so glad you were pleased! We hope to entertain your guests again in the future.
Jaime N.
December 8, 2024Santa Gene was amazing!
Santa Gene is absolutely great with the kids and an excellent storyteller and he even songs too!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Jessica N.
December 14, 2023Great Santa!
Great with the kids!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Southern Santas and Holiday Characters
We're so glad you were pleased! We hope to work with you again next season!
Kyle S.
December 21, 2022Did a great job
Thank you for making our events special
Hired as: Santa Claus
Southern Santas and Holiday Characters
We're so glad you were pleased! We hope to work with you again next season!
Booking information
Price range: $250 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $500,000 - General liability certificate of insurance available upon request
What to expect
All of our performers arrive 15-20 minutes before start time, dressed or mostly dressed in costume, and ready to go. All performers are background checked and are great with kids of all ages.
We employ multiple Santa Clauses at our different locations. If you see a photo of a particular Santa you want, please be sure to mention him in your quote request. All of our Santas have real beards and are age-appropriate for the role. Santa Claus has a real grey-white beard and wears a high-quality red suit with white faux-fur trim, black boots and belt, white gloves and red hat. Santa comes to each event with sack of candy for all the girls and boys. He is happy to hear wish lists, pose for photos, or read stories. If you provide us with info beforehand, Santa will call your guests by name and hand out gifts provided by the client. Santa may be booked in conjunction with our other characters including but not limited to Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Scrooge, Elves, or Carolers.
About
The American Caroling Company offers many holiday characters for all your event needs in Nashville, Raleigh/Durham, San Antonio/Austin, Chicago, NYC/NJ, and Buffalo. While Santas are our most popular option, our offerings include:
Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, Rosie the Riveter, Founding Father
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Grinch
Scrooge
Elsa
Olaf
Elf on a Shelf (male or female)
Buddy or Jovi the Elf
Gingerbread Man
Toy Soldier
Easter Bunny
Mrs. Bunny
Mother Goose
Smiling Scarecrows
Fall Fairies
Additional booking notes
All of our performers require adequate lighting and prefer a comfy and stable seat if available. Performers may be stationed outside if temperature is above 50F degrees or working heaters are provided. None of our performers will perform outdoors in active precipitation without cover due to possible damage incurred to the costumes. If your event is outdoors, please have a rain plan in place.
Past booked events
March 2026
28
Saturday
Easter Party
12:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Brentwood, TN
January 2026
17
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Nolensville, TN
December 2025
15
Monday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Hendersonville, TN
14
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Nashville, TN
06
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Antioch, TN
06
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00am - 10:00am
•
Nashville, TN
December 2024
20
Friday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Old Hickory, TN
07
Saturday
Launch Party
2:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Akron, NY
December 2023
23
Saturday
Surprise
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
Gallatin, TN
19
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 10:30am
•
Nashville, TN
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Russellville, KY
December 2022
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Franklin, TN
16
Friday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Nashville, TN
10
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Franklin, TN
06
Tuesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
December 2021
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Clarksville, TN
17
Friday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Murfreesboro, TN
12
Sunday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Brentwood, TN
10
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Franklin, TN
07
Tuesday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Pegram, TN
December 2020
08
Tuesday
Surprise
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Nashville, TN
December 2019
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
College Grove, TN
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30am - 11:00am
•
Nolensville, TN
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Mount Juliet, TN
December 2018
22
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Madison, TN
20
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
16
Sunday
Product Promotion
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
16
Sunday
Fundraiser
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Nashville, TN
15
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Lebanon, TN
15
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
10:30am - 10:45am
•
Brentwood, TN
14
Friday
House Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Brentwood, TN
14
Friday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Huntsville, AL
13
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Franklin, TN
08
Saturday
Product Promotion
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Hermitage, TN
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
07
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
07
Friday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Brentwood, TN
01
Saturday
Festival
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Clarksville, TN
01
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:30am - 10:00am
•
Franklin, TN
December 2017
30
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Goodlettsville, TN
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Brentwood, TN
14
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
College Grove, TN
04
Monday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Murfreesboro, TN
02
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
December 2016
30
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Goodlettsville, TN
24
Saturday
Personal Occasion
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Brentwood, TN
17
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
17
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Franklin, TN
10
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Franklin, TN
03
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Arrington, TN
January 2016
02
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Nashville, TN
December 2015
20
Sunday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Brentwood, TN
12
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Winchester, TN
11
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Spring Hill, TN
07
Monday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Rockvale, TN
04
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Franklin, TN
Set list
Santa will visit with guests, tell stories, hear wish lists, hand out gifts, and take photos.
All performers pose for photos and interact with guests. Please let us know if you'd like your character to hand out treats, lead a sing along, read a story, or anything else. We want to help you realize your vision for your event!
Influences and inspiration
Old Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Grinch, Scrooge, Elsa, Olaf, Elf on a Shelf, Buddy or Jovi the Elf, Gingerbread Man, Toy Soldier, Easter Bunny, Mother Goose, and more!
Setup requirements
Comfortable place to sit. Reasonable temperature, between 55-75 degrees.