Sharing the joy of Christmas throughout Central Florida

I use the experience, knowledge, skills, and love gained from working with many different types of children and their families to portray Santa Claus, bringing joy to people of all ages.

About Tom

I am recently retired from teaching in public schools for 32 years, the last 30 years as the media specialist at Clermont Elementary School. I have taught and worked with pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students covering a wide spectrum of abilities.

​One of my greatest joys was sharing stories that expressed the love and magic of Christmas with the children and listening as they shared their tales and beliefs about Christmas and Santa Claus with me.

Besides finding joy in reading stories with children, I love singing and currently sing low bass in my church choir and the Millennium Master Chorale in Leesburg, FL.

Official member of the International
Brotherhood of ​Real Bearded Santas

*Clean background check
*Entertainers' Liability Insurance

2022 Advent/Christmas Season Photos

2023 Advent/Christmas Season Photos

Services

There are several possible activities during your visit from Santa Claus.
​ I can:
       * pose for pictures with children of all ages.
       * listen to children’s Christmas wishes.
       * distribute Christmas presents.
       * read Christmas stories, either ones I have or favorites of yours.
       * lead Christmas carol sing-a-longs.
       * appear in advertising campaigns.
       * eat as many Christmas cookies as necessary!

​ If you have other ideas, let me know.

Booking

If you would like a visit from Santa Claus, please submit your contact information below. In the comment section, please include the following about your event:
      1. Date, time, and expected duration
      2. Location
      3. Age range of group (example: mostly young children, families with wide age span, retirement center, etc.)
      4. What you hope Santa will be doing (example: talking with children, passing out presents, visiting patients' rooms, etc.)
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Once I receive your request, I will check my availability and get back with you. A deposit of half of the expected fee is required to reserve the date and time. Deposits can be made via PayPal or with a check or cash.

Rates

For Individual Events/Appearances
Through December 16, 2024:
     * 1st half hour = $190.00
     * Additional half hours = $100.00 each
December 17–23, 2024:
     * 1st half hour = $230.00
     * Additional half hours = $120.00 each
Christmas Eve:
     * 1st half hour = $260.00
     * Additional half hours = $140.00 each

For multiple bookings, contact me to discuss rates.

Travel Expenses
Additional charges will be applied for events located over 20 miles away from Clermont, FL:
     * 21–25 miles: $10.00
     * 26–30 miles: $20.00
     * Every additional 5 miles adds another $10.00;                  maximum travel distance is 50 miles, one way