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More Than Just a Suit: A Legacy of Excellence:

When you invite Santa or Mrs. Claus to your event, you are hosting a professional with fifty-five years of experience in the industry. Southeast Oklahoma Santa represents the highest standard of holiday performance. I am not simply an individual in a costume; I am a dedicated professional who has been featured on NBC as the Man of the Week, and highlighted on Fox News, ABC News, CNN, and other major networks for my work in the industry.

My career includes appearances in several motion pictures, television programs, and national commercials. This level of experience ensures that every appearance is handled with the poise and expertise required for high-profile corporate events and intimate family gatherings alike.

Safety and Professional Credentials

Unmatched Protection and Security In the professional entertainment industry, safety and security are paramount. Southeast Oklahoma Santa provides peace of mind through rigorous professional standards. I maintain the following credentials, with copies available upon request:

$4 Million Liability Insurance Policy
$2 Million Performance Bond
Current National Background Check

These protections are essential for any professional venue. They ensure that your organization, your guests, and the integrity of your event are fully protected. I am a proud member of IBRBS and Nationwide Santa, and I am a featured performer with GigSalad, HireSanta, and World Wide Santa.

Industry Leadership and Honors

Teaching the TraditionMy commitment to the craft extends beyond my own performances. I serve as an instructor at two prestigious Schools of Santa, where I train other professional performers in the business and art of being Santa.

I am a member of the Order of Saint Nicholas, an elite honor held by only twenty-five individuals worldwide at any given time. Furthermore, I have been nominated to the Santa Claus Hall of Fame, recognizing a lifetime of dedication to holiday traditions.

Specialized Historical and Religious Programs

The History of Saint Nicholas and the Season:

Beyond the traditional visit from Santa, I offer educational and spiritual presentations that explore the origins of our holiday traditions. These programs are ideal for churches, universities, and historical organizations within a 200-mile service radius of McAlester.

The Story of Saint Nicholas: A specialized presentation available around December 6th. I provide a historical account for church services detailing how the Bishop of Myra became the figure known today as Santa Claus.
The Christmas Story: A traditional reading and presentation of the birth of Christ as found in the Book of Matthew, performed as Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus.
Academic Lectures: I offer detailed lectures for any organization on the history of Saint Nicholas, the evolution of the calendar, and how those changes impacted the established date of Christmas.
The First Celebrations: A historical look at who were the first to celebrate the birth of Christ, utilizing references from the Holy Bible and other verified historical documents.
Ded Moroz: A portrayal of the Russian Grandfather Frost, the cultural equivalent to Santa Claus.What's a product or service you'd like to show.

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Invite Santa Claus To Your Event

Allow Santa Claus, aka "Santa Jim", to bring Christmas magic to your event. He has over 50+ years of experience. If you are looking for a professional Santa, with an understanding of Christmas history and traditions then Santa Jim is the Santa for you. His depth and understanding of special and sensory sensitive children is unique, he is trained in ASL and for visits with the blind. He is nationally known, you will have seen him on television, in parades, in commercials, at photo events, on social media, at cooperate events, tree lighting, at Christmas in July events, and at charity events. He is a real-bearded Santa, with a national background check and insurance. Invite him today !

Why Santa Jim?

More Than Just a Suit: A Legacy of Excellence

When you invite Santa Jim or Mrs. Claus to your event, you are hosting a professional with over fifty-five years of experience in the industry.

Southeast Oklahoma Santa represents the highest standard of holiday performance. I am not simply an individual in a costume; I am a dedicated professional who has been featured on NBC as the Man of the Week, and highlighted on Fox News, ABC News, CNN, and other major networks for my work in the industry.

Safety and Professional Credentials

$4 Million Liability Insurance Policy
$2 Million Performance Bond
Current National Background Check

Industry Leadership and Honors

Teaching the Tradition My commitment to the craft extends beyond my own performances. I serve as an instructor at two prestigious Schools of Santa, where I train other professional performers in the business and art of being Santa.

Specialized Historical and Religious Programs

The History of Saint Nicholas and the Season Beyond the traditional visit from Santa, I offer educational and spiritual presentations that explore the origins of our holiday traditions. These programs are ideal for churches, universities, and historical organizations within a 200-mile service radius of McAlester.

The Story of Saint Nicholas: A specialized presentation available around December 6th. I provide a historical account for church services detailing how the Bishop of Myra became the figure known today as Santa Claus.
The Christmas Story: A traditional reading and presentation of the birth of Christ as found in the Book of Matthew, performed as Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus.
Academic Lectures: I offer detailed lectures for any organization on the history of Saint Nicholas, the evolution of the calendar, and how those changes impacted the established date of Christmas.
The First Celebrations: A historical look at who were the first to celebrate the birth of Christ, utilizing references from the Holy Bible and other verified historical documents.
Ded Moroz: A portrayal of the Russian Grandfather Frost, the cultural equivalent to Santa Claus.

About Santa Jim

I have over 55 years as a professional Santa Claus, bringing this beloved character to life is what I love doing. I began in 1970 when my junior high football coach asks if I would be Santa for our local town parade because the one, they had hired caught the flu. At first, I said no, but after he offered me $10 I was in. Soon other groups began calling and I started doing Santa every year throughout High School. Later I did Santa for our troops in Vietnam and later to bring American Christmas traditions to Bagdad. My impersonation of Santa Claus has grown as I have aged and learned.

I provide a premium personalized first person experience that I feel is superior to many others. Years of training give me a depth and skill of knowledge in history, answering those hard questions, giving the impression that you are indeed speaking with the Real Santa Claus.

I am a professional Christmas Performer! I have taken numerous acting classes and been to numerous schools to study the legends and truths about the real Santa Claus (Saint Nicholas) and the legend and traditions that has grown up around the Boy Bishop of Myra. I do ongoing research into the history of Christmas, St. Nicholas, and how he became Santa Claus. I am a member of the Order of Saint Nicholas. I attend the Saint Nicholas Institute every year to learn more and to study the life of this amazing man of God.

Saint Nicholas of Myra said “The giver of every good and perfect gift has called upon us to mimic God’s giving, by grace, through faith, and this is not of ourselves. The Christ gave all for all men, if we imitate the creator can we do less?”

By studying the lore, traditions, and customs of Christmas helps me bring my characterization of Santa Claus to life in a way that few can. I also believe strongly in the power of love, and the ideals of Christmas, Peace, Love, Generosity, Equality, Inspiration, Playfulness, and Caring. I believe that Christmas is for the kids in all of us and a way to show that Peace on Earth Good Will Toward Men is still the hope and prayer of us all.

Foot Note: Please I ask you, no matter which Santa you hire for your event make sure they are insured and have a national background check for your protection and safety.