- St Robert, MO
- Santa Claus
- $250/hr & up, per person, rates vary by event type
Neili H. said
“Both Santa and Mrs. Claus went above and beyond to make everyone feel special. I guarantee each child went home with Christmas spirit! ”
The Real Little St. Nick
Me giving a guest lecture on what it means to be Santa Claus
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Little Mid-Mo Santa reads “Twas The Night Before Christmas”
Nothing more magical than a Christmas Eve Sneak-N-Peek!
Special delivery!
Receiving my 2023 graduation certificate from Tom Valent, dean of the C.W.H. Santa School
Up on the rooftop!
Making Christmas memories is my specialty!
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
Choice of three styles of beard: Short, medium, or long!
“Jolly Olde Santa Claus!”
Up for a nice, cold drink?
There’s no greater gift than the Greatest Gift ever given!
Overview
I’m a professional Santa Claus, and while I know I may be short in stature, I can assure all that I’ve got the heart and spirit of any average-sized Santa Claus and am capable to do any Santa job! My wardrobe consists of several festive Santa attires! I’m a graduate of Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School, and I come fully equipped with a creative story for to explain my height.
My services include everything from home visits and photo shoots to parades and tree lightings, including Christmas Eve Sneak-N-Peeks!
I DON’T do Christmas Day events
Reviews
2 reviews
Vicki B.
December 22, 2024The Real Santa
We hired Santa Lee for our big family Christmas gathering. HE WAS FABULOUS! The kids were mesmerized with his presence. He was so professional, was in full Santa character the entire time and did a wonderful job carrying the role of St. Nick. He warmly read the children a Christmas story and spent time talking to each one of them. He then took time for photos with everyone.
Lee did a great job communicating prior to our scheduled event and left me with no worries.
Should you need a Santa in the Jeff City/Columbia area, I would highly recommend him. He has surpassed any Santa we have ever hired. Hands down.
This time we met the real Santa, and a new friend.
Hired as: Santa Claus
The Real Little St. Nick
Thank you so much for hiring me, Vicki! Getting to be part of your family’s Christmas celebration was truly an honor, and one I enjoyed immensely! I look forward to coming back next year, should you choose to have me!🎅🏻🎅🏻👍
Paige S.
December 22, 2024A Truly Magical Experience with "The Real Little St. Nick"
Lee, aka The Real Little St. Nick, was absolutely AMAZING at our annual Jingle Bell Jam at Bonkers! He walked into the room and instantly brightened the whole place with his energy and big, warm smile. The kids were all glued to him during his reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas—it was such a fun and magical moment that had them all laughing and excited.
What really stood out was how easy and flexible Lee was to work with. He was more than happy to roll with any changes that popped up throughout the event, always with a positive attitude and tons of cheer. He was truly a joy to have around!
I’d highly recommend The Real Little St. Nick for any event. If you want someone who brings joy, energy, and heart to the table, Lee is your guy!
Hired as: Santa Claus
The Real Little St. Nick
Thank you so much for taking a chance on me, Paige! Being part of your event was a truly wonderful experience for me, and getting to meet you and your team was even better! I hope you’ll have me back next year!🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
Booking information
Price range: $100 to $500, depending on event and travel
Languages: English
What to expect
I’m a downright jolly and welcoming Santa who comes set and ready with the true spirit of Christmas! For home visits or story-telling events, I can read one of five classic Christmas stories and/or three of my own creative tales about how Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus first met, the origins of Santa’s magic key, and how Rudolph is the only boy reindeer with his antlers at Christmas time!
I know a lot of facts about Christmas and Santa, so I’m ready to answer any and all questions children, young and old, should have they would like to ask me. From “how do my reindeer fly?” (It’s all in the antlers, as well as in their choice to fly) to “how old am I?” (Just a little over 1,750 years old!)
For in case I should be met with any young Santa skeptics, I’m prepared to offer up the “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” newspaper article as an answer, which I have memorized and ready to go when and if necessary!
Extra Special Note: For 2024, I will be adding several new festive choices to both my wardrobe and my routine, as a way of celebrating some anniversaries that will be taking place this year: the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Santa Claus, the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Lion King, the 60th anniversary of Rankin Bass’s Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, the 50th anniversary of Rankin Bass’s The Year Without A Santa Claus, and the 20th anniversary of The Polar Express movie!
About
Both Santa Claus and Christmas have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.
Being a little person, one might assume I’d rather portray just an ordinary elf than the Jolly Old Elf himself? While there were a couple times where I did don the pointy ears, it’s never been my true calling. Santa Claus is who I truly am, and being a little person, I feel that only helps me rather than causes me any problems when in character.
When I’m Santa Claus, I feel my height makes me look not so intimidating to younger children. I’ve come up with several ways for to explain why I’m so short, including a clever story!
As time goes by, I hope to truly become a very popular Santa Claus. I take pride in my work, and making Christmas happy for all who I perform for is my mission! No matter how small you are, you can still do BIG things!
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
12
Friday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Columbia, MO
December 2024
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Columbia, MO
20
Friday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Columbia, MO
14
Saturday
Antique Store
All-day event
Set list
SONGS,
I don’t just know the short versions of these songs, but I know the lyrics to all of them from beginning to end!
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Here Comes Santa Claus
Must Be Santa
Silent Night
The Little Drummer Boy
Away in a Manger
White Christmas
Frosty the Snowman
Deck the Halls
Twelve Days of Christmas
BOOKS,
Twas The Night Before Christmas
The Story of the First Christmas
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
The Polar Express
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Influences and inspiration
What is my reason for doing this?
Why have I chosen to put on the red suit and beard of white?
Why not instead be an elf,
Where I very clearly fit the short height?
Well, I’ll tell you why that is,
It’s because that’s not who I am.
My heart’s not in being an elf,
It’s in being the jolly, old man.
I believe I was meant to be Santa
And spread Christmas joy to all.
I believe anyone can be Santa Claus,
Whether you’re big or small.
I am who I am,
For that’s the way The Lord has made me.
And as one of his many children,
I will strive to be the best Santa Claus I can be!
Setup requirements
A comfortable chair to sit in, with a foot stool if possible. If not, that’s fine.
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