TV / Radio / Media Interviews


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus are very popular in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul MN and as such have been interviewed on TV, Radio, Podcasts, Blogs, Magazines, Newspapers, and even the subject of college journalist’s thesis.

We make ourselves available to the media based on each individual need and have provided answers to as many varied questions as you can imagine. The interesting part of interviews is that the interviewer finds out things they never would have thought about and it sometimes requires double or triple the time the interviewer has allocated. In every case, the interviewer is always walking away with much more information than they thought they would get and usually a totally different idea of what it takes to be this lovable character of Santa Claus.

Interviews are the lowest on our priority list of things to do, but, we understand timing of events, story lines, and procrastination is the nature of the beast when it comes to a media based inquiry. We will do what we can to accommodate your requests for interviews.

Meet and Greet / Master of Ceremonies for your special occasion like Birthday, Anniversary, Promotion, Retirement, Wedding, Business Kickoff


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus are in our element when it comes to this general entertainer or MC since we are so adaptable in creating a fun atmosphere at any special event or occasion. We have been the MC at a major fundraiser, delivered gifts and provided reindeer rides to guests at a wedding, been part of the entertainment to over a 1000 adults at a Christmas business kick off, surprised loved ones at a birthday, been a speaker for a retired teacher, and given out bonus checks at a CEO’s home at Christmas. From this list we hope you can see that any type of occasion can be made just that more special by having Santa and Mrs Claus as part of the entertainment.

Mingling with guests, Santa and Mrs Claus have lots of options to keep the party going. Santa and Mrs Claus will work with the party planner to bring all the logistics and expectations of the client to the party. Santa’s Naughty and Nice Scanner App on his phone combined with the North Pole Communicator or the Christmas Tree Toss game always is a party favorite. Adult humor, classic North Pole anecdotes, and updated communications from the North Pole about employees are always fun ways of enjoying the party environment while mingling with the party goers. Santa will also describe optional add on services like a real reindeer sleigh rides, piano and singers, balloon and face artists, Mrs Claus crafts, exotic baby animal petting zoo as your needs apply.

Gift giving is as varied as the party type. Children gift bags are popular with large groups. Adult gifts can be as simple as gift cards or bottles of fine wine, money or checks, bonus checks, or the salesman of the year trophy. But Santa likes to incorporate at least a gander into the Naughty and Nice list for each person before hand to see if the person deserves the gift. This is always the highlight of the party since it becomes an exposing look at the person and can be quite alluring or uncomfortable based on what Santa has in his book. Let Santa know about the gifts so he can accommodate the appropriate gift giving ceremonial monologue. Gift giving usually is photo taking time with each gift recipient

Once gifts are handed out and opened, Santa and Mrs Claus will stay for friend and family pictures and then we are off to the next family.

We will usually speak about the event initially on the phone to get a basic overview of what your needs are and what our needs are. When we agree on the basics I follow up with a booking agreement by email that has details about the visit. You fill in the necessary info, agree to the terms of the agreement and return it to me by email. I send you back an agreement notice and the formal booking time slot assignment is made. No bookings are done verbally. Depending on the visit, a 50% deposit may be required. Payment in cash or credit card through PayPal are the only forms of payment accepted.

Christmas in July / Summer Events


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus love to have fun in the summertime and look forward to helping you have a wonderful Christmas in July or Summer party. Whether it is a fun summer party in your backyard to celebrate Christmas with visiting family, a water park party for your daycare, or the boss wants to have a employee gift giving party at his lake home we can add the icing on that party cake with the believable presence of Santa and Mrs Claus.

Our specialty with these types of ventures is that we can provide a convincing characterization in summer time and make the party just that more fun. Since summer time requires casual couture, Santa and Mrs Claus have summer casual costumes, golf attire, pool swimwear, and even Santa Pirate garb. Santa will work with the party planner as needed to present the character to the audience in a convincing manner. Santa will also describe optional add on services like a dunk tank for Santa, piano and singers, balloon and face artists, Mrs Claus crafts, exotic baby animal petting zoo as your needs apply.

Mingling with guests, Santa and Mrs Claus have lots of options to keep the party going. Santa and Mrs Claus will work with the party planner to bring all the logistics and expectations of the client to the party. Santa’s Naughty and Nice Scanner App on his phone combined with the North Pole Communicator or the Christmas Tree Toss game always is a party favorite. Adult humor, classic North Pole anecdotes, and updated communications from the North Pole about employees are always fun ways of enjoying the party environment while mingling with the party goers.

Gift giving is as varied as the party type. Children gift bags are popular with large groups. Adult gifts can be as simple as gift cards or bottles of fine wine, money or checks, bonus checks, or the salesman of the year trophy. But Santa likes to incorporate at least a gander into the Naughty and Nice list for each person before hand to see if the person deserves the gift. This is always the highlight of the party since it becomes an exposing look at the person and can be quite alluring or uncomfortable based on what Santa has in his book. Let Santa know about the gifts so he can accommodate the appropriate gift giving ceremonial monologue. Gift giving usually is photo taking time with each gift recipient.

Once gifts are handed out and opened, Santa and Mrs Claus will stay for friend and family pictures and then we are off to the next family.

We will usually speak about the event initially on the phone to get a basic overview of what your needs are and what our needs are. When we agree on the basics I follow up with a booking agreement by email that has details about the visit. You fill in the necessary info, agree to the terms of the agreement and return it to me by email. I send you back an agreement notice and the formal booking time slot assignment is made. No bookings are done verbally. Depending on the visit, a 50% deposit may be required. Payment in cash or credit card through PayPal are the only forms of payment accepted.

Modeling and Product Promotions


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus have done various modeling and product promotions in the form of print and video and would love to be involved with yours. Whether it is a small walk on part in a product TV commercial, the front page of your winter catalog, or the launch of a new product to the public, we can bring the product the attention it needs with the believable presence of Santa and Mrs Claus.

Our specialty with these types of ventures is that we can provide a convincing characterization in what ever requirement is needed by the producer or photographer. Since each opportunity is unique, Santa and Mrs Claus have many costumes that include Classic red velvet and fur, Old World hooded green robes, Modern Embroidered Robes, Uptown and Downtown couture, Summer Casual and Pool Swimwear, and even Santa Pirate garb. Santa will take direction and will work as needed to present the character to the audience in a convincing manner. Santa will also describe optional add on services like real reindeer sleigh rides, piano and singers, balloon and face artists, Mrs Claus crafts, exotic baby animal petting zoo as your needs apply.

Our experiences with photo shoots and production sets provide assurances to producers and photographers that we will be able to give the best Santa and Mrs Claus characterization in what ever role or commercial setting we are presented.

We will usually speak about the visit initially on the phone to get a basic overview of what your needs are and what our needs are. When we agree on the basics I follow up with a booking agreement by email that has details about the visit. You fill in the necessary info, agree to the terms of the agreement and return it to me by email. I send you back an agreement notice and the formal booking time slot assignment is made. No bookings are done verbally. Depending on the visit, a 50% deposit may be required. Payment in cash or credit card through PayPal are the only forms of payment accepted.

Volunteering at Military Events


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus ’ volunteering for charities and fundraisers can be a host of various ways of us to reach out to the community and share our capabilities to bring monies and other needed resources to the needy. We have been blessed with this natural look and, more important, heart of Santa Claus and with that, the purpose to be givers and show the world what love and strength there is in giving.

Whether it’s taking photos with contributors, meeting and greeting with CEOs and dignitaries, mingling with health workers, delivering a donated car to a battered woman, cheering on fundraiser race participants, being a radio or TV spokesman, being the fundraiser’s Master of Ceremonies for a hospital wing, responding to telephone contributors, helping fill of bus full of Toys for Tots, or simply ringing a bell for 160 hours during December, Santa and Mrs Claus find this part of our year as very rewarding.

We do everything we can to give back at least 10% of our time to Minnesota charitable organizations in the hope that our service will make a difference to the many that need it. Since 1993, Santa Carlucci has made a point of willingly giving his time to less fortunate and needy and will visit them as time allows at no charge. He continues to freely give his time to the sick and challenged children that don’t have the means to see the mall Santas. He has been a dedicated bell ringer for the Salvation Army for his entire career as Santa.

If you are 501C Charity or Non-Profit organization that thinks my presence will positively influence your organization’s ability to hit your goal, contact me and I will do what I can (I can’t make promises) to make that goal with you.

Tree Lighting and other Festival Events


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus have done numerous tree lightings and other holiday festival events and can make yours special. Whether they are elaborate tree lightings with marching bands, carolers, and TV coverage, or town holiday festivals with a mayor and Santa having snowball fights, Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus heighten the Christmas Spirit in the crowds.

Our specialty with these types of events is that we can do what is needed based on the various requirements of the event planner. Since each visit is unique, Santa and Mrs Claus have many costumes that include Classic red velvet and fur, Old World hooded green robes, Modern Embroidered Robes, Uptown and Downtown couture, Summer Casual and Pool Swimwear, and even Santa Pirate garb. We try to incorporate 4 basic sections into the visit: Intro meet and greet, main stage event function, mingling, and photo taking. Santa works with the event planner to see how to manage the timings and logistics of the visit to meet expectations. Santa will also describe optional add on services like real reindeer sleigh rides, piano and singers, balloon and face artists, Mrs Claus crafts, exotic baby animal petting zoo as your needs apply.

Mingling with guests, Santa and Mrs Claus have lots of options to keep the party going. Santa’s Naughty and Nice Scanner App on his phone combined with classic North Pole jokes and anecdotes always is a party favorite. Props like Santa’s Reindeer Harness, balloon reindeer antlers, and even the Christmas Tree Toss game are all included with the base price of the visit. Sometimes all that is needed is a mall type of approach where Santa can have his festive bench set up and children come to Santa, tells him what they want for Christmas, get a photo and a small gift and off they go.

The main stage event of tree lighting, starting a festival by turning on the city lights, or opening a festive lake area lighting experience for cars to drive though are just a sample of the types of events we have been involved with. Saying a few Holiday spirited words or conversing with the mayor, CEO, or dignitaries while on stage is not a problem. Be comforted by the fact that we have been doing these events for years and are seasoned and experienced enough to make the main event go on without any problems.

Photo taking is a priority to us and we, in turn, make it our number one responsibility so you have captured memories that show how well the event is remembered. We have worked with many photographers and are very photogenic and aware of the best photo opportunities, both with professional and amateur photographers. Check our gallery for the proof of our abilities to have your event’s moments captured in the best way.

We will usually speak about the visit initially on the phone to get a basic overview of what your needs are and what our needs are. When we agree on the basics I follow up with a booking agreement by email that has details about the visit. You fill in the necessary info, agree to the terms of the agreement and return it to me by email. I send you back an agreement notice and the formal booking time slot assignment is made. No bookings are done verbally. Depending on the visit, a 50% deposit may be required. Payment in cash or credit card through PayPal are the only forms of payment accepted.

Senior Daycare Parties


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Cheryl Claus’ senior daycare visit is usually very simple but can be customized by the caregiver. A typical daycare visit is 1 hour and can accommodate up to 50 adults based on the entertainment required and expectations of the caregiver.

The daycare visit consists of a meet and greet, mingling, and photo taking. Santa will discuss the visit with you making sure you understand what your visit will be like. He will explain what he will do and what you need to do to make the visit extra special. Since different groups may want a specific entertainment need, Santa and Mrs Claus will work with the caregiver to meet those needs.

Mingling and photo taking are the most asked for form of entertainment at senior daycares. Santa mingles into groups and entertains with stories of Christmas long ago, bringing the seniors back to day when they were children. Conversations with senior groups have been centered on world wide traditions of Christmas, children toys then and now, where did we get the symbols of Christmas, and even singing some songs.

Photos with Santa and Mrs Claus is sometimes very touching since, for a lot of seniors, this is the first photo they have ever had with Santa! We always like to make the picture available electronically so grandchildren can get a chance to see them.

Gift giving is not typical with these visits but always the highlight of the visit. Given by the parents or caregiver, picked up by Santa before the party starts, a single gift per person is typical. But before handing out gifts Santa can check his Naughty and Nice scanner app on his phone to see if all the senior has been good. This is always the highlight of the visit and the distinguishing trademark of Santa Carlucci. When all the gifts are opened, Santa and Mrs Claus will stay for family pictures and then we are off to the next family.

We will usually speak about the visit initially on the phone to get a basic overview of what your needs are and what our needs are. When we agree on the basics I follow up with a booking agreement by email that has details about the visit. You fill in the necessary info, agree to the terms of the agreement and return it to me by email. I send you back an agreement notice and the formal booking time slot assignment is made. No bookings are done verbally. Depending on the visit, a 50% deposit may be required. Payment in cash or credit card through PayPal are the only forms of payment accepted.

Child Daycare Parties


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus’ children’s gift giving daycare visit is usually very simple but can be customized by the caregiver. A typical daycare visit is 1 hour and can accommodate up to 12 children, more than that reduces the ‘showtime’ portion of the visit. Anything over 15 children requires more than an hour and we will discuss this as needed.

The daycare visit consists of 4 basic sections: Intro meet and greet, showtime, gift giving, and photo taking. Santa will discuss the visit with you making sure you understand what your visit will be like. He will explain what he will do and what you need to do to make the visit extra special. Since different age groups have specific entertainment needs, Santa and Mrs Claus will work with the caregiver to meet those needs.
The use of props such as the baby reindeer bell collar, the magic whistle for calling the reindeer, the reindeer training harness, reindeer flying dust, phone calls on the Santa Sleigh phone, balloon antlers, and the famous Naughty and Nice List are all included in the base price of the visit and used based on time allowed. He will also describe optional add on services like the real reindeer sleigh rides, Santa’s Festive Chair, Mrs Claus crafts, exotic petting zoo, or facepainters as your needs apply.

Show time is variable and different for each visit and is always entertaining for all. This is the time when Santa and Mrs Claus tell stories, show a slideshow, or have an interactive fun time with all the children and guests. Past shows have been centered on world wide traditions of Christmas, children’s toys then and now, where did we get the symbols of Christmas, elves and how they help with Nice and Naughty entries, and even pictures of baby reindeer from the North Pole.

Gift giving is always the highlight of the visit. Given by the parents or caregiver, picked up by Santa before the party starts, a single gift per child is typical. But before handing out gifts Santa can check his Naughty and Nice list to see if all the children have been good. This is always the highlight of the visit and the distinguishing trademark of Santa Carlucci. Then it’s time for each child to pick up a gift, tell Santa their favorite gift for under the tree, a photo with Santa and Mrs and let the opening of gifts begin!

When all the gifts are opened, Santa and Mrs Claus will stay for family pictures and then we are off to the next family.

We will usually speak about the visit initially on the phone to get a basic overview of what your needs are and what our needs are. When we agree on the basics I follow up with a booking agreement by email that has details about the visit. You fill in the necessary info, agree to the terms of the agreement and return it to me by email. I send you back an agreement notice and the formal booking time slot assignment is made. No bookings are done verbally. Depending on the visit, a 50% deposit may be required. Invoicing through PayPal is available. Payment in cash, approved company check, or credit card through PayPal are the only forms of payment accepted.

Volunteering at Charities and Non-Profit Fundraisers


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus’ volunteering for charities and fundraisers can be a host of various ways of us to reach out to the community and share our capabilities to bring monies and other needed resources to the needy. We have been blessed with this natural look and, more important, heart of Santa Claus and with that, the purpose to be givers and show the world what love and strength there is in giving.

Whether it’s taking photos with contributors, meeting and greeting with CEOs and dignitaries, mingling with health workers, delivering a donated car to a battered woman, cheering on fundraiser race participants, being a radio or TV spokesman, being the fundraiser’s Master of Ceremonies for a hospital wing, responding to telephone contributors, helping fill of bus full of Toys for Tots, or simply ringing a bell for 160 hours during December, Santa and Mrs Claus find this part of our year as very rewarding.

We do everything we can to give back at least 10% of our time to Minnesota charitable organizations in the hope that our service will make a difference to the many that need it. Since 1993, Santa Carlucci has made a point of willingly giving his time to less fortunate and needy and will visit them as time allows at no charge. He continues to freely give his time to the sick and challenged children that don’t have the means to see the mall Santas. He has been a dedicated bell ringer for the Salvation Army for his entire career as Santa.

If you are 501C Charity or Non¬ Profit organization that thinks my presence will positively influence your organization’s ability to hit your goal, contact me and I will do what I can (I can’t make promises) to make that goal with you.

Private Photo Sessions


A christmas wreath with a pdf file in the center.Santa Carlucci and Jenny Claus’ private photo sessions can be the best investment you can make during the holiday season. The wasted time, money, and overall quality of your seasonal pictures with Santa can easily justify going with a professional photo studio. If you want the luxury of dedicated time, professional model and photographer, and the added use of technology to bring your once a year Christmas photo experience to fruition then this is the service you want.

Whether you are photographer, a client that has his own photographer or need a referral, Santa Carlucci and Cheryl Claus will be the best models for those once a year photos that mean so much to you and yours. We have unique North Pole props and know how to use them to create that memorable one of kind image that says â€magical “.

As is customary, the photos you or your photographer take are yours and can be used / sold to the client for their own personal use. However, we will always need a model release that states that our images will never be sold or used in any form that will disgrace, degrade, or in any way defame us or the character of Santa Claus and Mrs Claus. Low resolution images are typically provided to us for our own self promotion and will include the copyright of the photographer in any promotional literature or media outlet.

We will usually speak about this opportunity on the phone to get a basic overview of what your needs are and what our needs are. When we agree on the basics I follow up with a booking agreement by email that has details about the visit. You fill in the necessary info, agree to the terms of the agreement and return it to me by email. I send you back an agreement notice and the formal booking time slot assignment is made. No bookings are done verbally. Depending on the visit, a 50% deposit may be required. Invoicing through PayPal is available. Payment in cash, approved company check, or credit card through PayPal are the only forms of payment accepted.