Words From Those Who Know Santa James

"My son wanted a Christmas themed party for his 5th birthday and asked me to invite Santa. I found Santa James and knew right away he was the perfect Santa. He asked me questions about my son and our family and wanted to really get to know him to make his birthday perfect and special. My son has autism and Santa James was so patient and wonderful with him and my son at first was anxious but then quickly felt so comfortable around Santa. He has not stopped talking about Santa at his party. This will be a party he will remember forever. Santa James also sent my son a video that he has watched on repeat. Thank you so much for making this the most special birthday!!"

"Santa James is simply extraordinary! We had the pleasure of working with him during WPBS Presents: A Downton Abbey Christmas at Boldt Castle, where he appeared in his stunning Victorian Santa attire. He was the perfect addition to the evening, bringing elegance, warmth, and genuine Christmas magic to every guest he met. His authentic real beard, engaging storytelling, and kind, welcoming personality made every interaction feel special. Santa James spent the entire day at Boldt Castle, and children and adults alike were captivated, and everyone left with smiles and unforgettable memories. As a U.S. Veteran and professionally trained Santa, his dedication to creating meaningful holiday experiences truly shines through. If you're looking for a Santa who goes far beyond photos and creates magical moments your family or guests will treasure forever, Santa James is the one. We can't recommend him highly enough and look forward to welcoming him back for future holiday events!"

"We had the pleasure of having Santa James attend our July 23rd, 2026, Christmas in July Farmers Market. He is the real deal and hands down one of the most professional, easy to work with Santa’s. He went above and beyond helping to promote the event with two tv quality promotional videos leading up the event, (free of charge and done on his own accord). All the vendors and children in attendance enjoyed having him and he took our Christmas in July Market to the next level, far surpassing our expectations. Would highly recommend for future events or gatherings. 10/10"

"Santa James was an absolute joy to have at our annual holiday celebration with our Ryan Callahan Foundation families. From start to finish, communication was seamless and professional, which made planning effortless. During the event, he truly brought the magic — reading a story, leading the kids in a fun and engaging dance, and spending the entire time mingling with families. His energy, kindness, and genuine presence created unforgettable moments and pure holiday joy for our pediatric cancer families. We couldn’t have asked for a more magical Santa experience and would welcome him back in a heartbeat."

"We hired Santa James for our first annual Holly Jolly Community Christmas event. The event took place in two parts, first with our Early Learning Center children. These included kids ranging in age from 18 months to age four. The kids absolutely loved having Santa here and Santa James did a great job working with all kids, including those who were scared. Santa James knows how to work with all situations with children. We then opened the event up to the community and Santa James once again delivered to the delight of our greater community. We are already planning our 2026 event and look forward to Santa James providing the Christmas magic for our kids!"

"Looking for a Santa...look no further! Santa James is amazing and goes above and beyond what he is contracted for. Unbeknownst to us, he made a promotional video before AND after our event! We had to get a new Santa after our Santa (who had done ALL of our events since we opened) moved away. In a small town , the kids had grown up with him and we were worried that a new Santa might not live up to the hype ( huge shoes to fill). Santa James knocked it out of the park!!!! With his "magic" and knowing sign language ....the kids proclaimed This MUST be the REAL Santa. Santa literally stayed until the last table was gone.....well past his contracted time . ( Appreciated and NOT expected). 10 stars ...literally"

"OUTSTANDING!!! was the talk of the party, everyone loved it. Did a great job and spent time with everyone! Could not have asked for anything better"

"Santa James visited our family event on 12/13/25 and was absolutely amazing. His interaction with the kids was incredible—he was engaging, patient, and truly magical. We held raffles during the event, and he even helped pick the winners, which the kids loved. They absolutely adored him! We would choose Santa James again without hesitation. Thank you for helping make our event so special!"

"For 10 years we've been hosting a neighborhood Christmas party. The focal point of the party has always been an appearance by Santa. Unfortunately, the Santa we've used up to now retired this year. I reluctantly started the process of trying to find a replacement and I couldn't have been happier to find Santa James. He was extremely responsive throughout the process. He reached out the week prior to go over the plan for his visit and texted multiple times the day before and day of the event to confirm his status. The appearance itself was everything we could hope for. He incorporated the traditions that we requested from our prior years as well as adding some of his own flare. Santa James had big boots to fill and definitely came through for us and our children. We've already told him we will be booking him again next year. Highly recommend!"

"Looking for a Santa...look no further! Santa James is amazing and goes above and beyond what he is contracted for. Unbeknownst to us, he made a promotional video before AND after our event! We had to get a new Santa after our Santa (who had done ALL of our events since we opened) moved away. In a small town , the kids had grown up with him and we were worried that a new Santa might not live up to the hype ( huge shoes to fill). Santa James knocked it out of the park!!!! With his "magic" and knowing sign language ....the kids proclaimed This MUST be the REAL Santa. Santa literally stayed until the last table was gone.....well past his contracted time . ( Appreciated and NOT expected). 10 stars ...literally"

"Santa James came to our house to surprise the kids. He was beyond fantastic! Prior to arriving he sent an information sheet about the kids we filled out! He remembered all the details and brought them up to the kids! We had a Santa back in VA my oldest has seen every year except last year because we moved and he mentioned not seeing her last year and how big she is now. He read Tis was a night before Christmas, he took his time with each child and made sure we had pictures with each. He had a few surprises. Will definitely be booking him every year! Santa James is the best around!"

"Santa James worked closely with us to customize our visit from Santa. He wanted to know the kids’ names and ages. He not only arrived on time, but early. When one of the kids was hesitant, Santa James won her over with his warm personality. A favorite highlight of his visit was when he taught us dance moves and then succeeded in getting the whole room dancing — including adults! What a fun, festive, unforgettable experience."

"Fantastic experience! It truly was magical,and all of the children were enamoured with Santa. From visiting with the adults,to the little ones sitting on his lap ,it was just incredible! Thank you from all of us at Bee-Licious creamery!"

"Amazing!!! Such a wonderful visit with Santa! We have 4 very young children, 1, 1 1/2, 2 and 3 years old. Santa was a hit! He was so patient with each one. He remembered every detail we told him of before the visit and the 3 year old was so surprised and happy. He had special things planned and even played with them with their favorite toys and books. He knew every toy they handed him. Maybe his elves made them at the North Pole. We will remember this forever and we can’t wait to have him back! Thank you, Santa!!"

"My son Masons face lit up wanted to show all his friends. What a great message professional and if I didnt know ig wasnt the real Santa I would of thought it was. Going to vet this for gifts for other kids. A big ohhh raaa for your hohoho from this happy Marine"

"The absolute best!!! Santa James, was the absolute best Santa we have ever had at our event. He went above and beyound to ensure that everyone was having wonderful time. We have found out new annual Santa! Thanks again, Sant James you are the best!"

"I just need to do a full post on Santa cause wow. So seeing as we just moved, I was looking EVERYWHERE to find Santa. There were lots of imposters, and I would know, cause I’m a Santa snob and know a fake beard when I see one 😂 Luckily, I did a google search and found Santa’s Facebook page! I reached out and asked if he’d be doing any events in the area and he said no, BUT he’d be willing to come to our house! I’m not sure who was more excited, me or the boys! He even hooked us up with a photographer so we wouldn’t miss the chance for a family photo! We were so excited for the opportunity, we even got some of our friends to come share the experience! Noah was NOT having pictures. He was tucked away in the playroom hiding from poor Becca the photographer 🤪 That was UNTIL I asked if he wanted to go see if Santa was here. He marched right to the front door with Clay and were SHOCKED to see Santa coming up our front steps. Stranger danger wasn’t even a thought because Clay was yelling “open door Santa!” And trying his hardest to get that front door open! It was like they were old friends, they hugged, they shared cookies, checked out the tree, Santa even brought them some bells off of the reindeer! Noah climbed up on his lap and refused to leave. I’ve never seen such a sparkle in a kids eye. The boys were sad to see him go and were waving and blowing kisses. They have not stopped asking when Santa will be back and are still proudly carrying their bells around saying “Santa go back home reindeer.” Now I think we’ll have to do this every year 🥰"

"The Only Santa I’ll Ever Work With!! I hired Santa James for two Christmas photography events this past holiday season, and will continue to hire him again every year moving forward! He went above and beyond to bring the Christmas spirit and gave every family he photographed with a truly magical experience! If an authentic Santa experience is what you’re looking for, you definitely want to work with him!"

"Helped last minute, very kind. We needed a wedding officiant at the last minute and he reached out to us to see if he could help. Was very kind and understanding, he worked with us to make our dream come true!"