Santa Doug
The Santa for everyone.
For families, offices, parades, hospitals and grandparents, and everyone in between, across the north Atlanta suburbs and north Georgia.
I have always believed in the magic of Santa and Christmas. To celebrate the gift of the birth of Christ, and the love that Santa has carried through time, is the greatest feeling. To be able to step into that story and create memories, or revive them, is a blessing to me.
I have a natural gift for connecting with people. I am personable from the very first moment, and I can draw complete strangers into deep, meaningful conversation with remarkably little to go on. Children feel that, and so do their grandparents.
From the Nice Book
Every visit is written down, checked twice, and made for the family in front of him.
- Home visitsin season
- Corporate and office partiesin season
- Photos with Santayear round
- Breakfast and brunch with Santain season
- Paradesin season
- Tree lightingsin season
- Virtual and Zoom visitsyear round
- Hospital and charity visitsin season
- Letters from Santain season
- Personalized videosyear round
- Christmas in Julysummer
Before I arrive
- I
I learn every child’s name
Before the visit I learn each child’s name, and a little something special about each one.
- II
Tell me what works
If your child has a favorite treat, or an approach that usually helps, let Santa know before he arrives so he can try those things.
- III
A video after I leave
Optional post-visit videos, for each child or for the whole household, so the visit keeps going after the door closes.
What’s in my bag
A few things come to every single visit.
- The Night Before ChristmasI always bring it, to read aloud.
- Sleigh bells on my bootsThey come off for sensory-friendly visits.
- A page from the Nice BookWith your children’s names written on it.
- The I Believe coinA special Santa coin, revealed by magic.
Three suits, one Santa
He told stories from when he was a child, and how he loved Christmas, that his daughters had never heard.
Santa Doug, on a visit to Bop Bop, age 84
Questions children ask
I usually smile and ask, “Do you believe Santa is real?”
Based on the answer, I share that to me, Santa and his magic, my magic, is very real. That magic is formed by believing, memories and love. I have all of that.
Santa works very closely with moms and dads, to make sure they approve and that you will take care of the gift.
Besides, I don’t make promises. I surprise you Christmas morning. Not knowing, and still believing, makes Christmas magic.
A boy once asked me that. I told him I am a toymaker and I can’t do that, but that I understand his feelings, and that he loves his parents so much he wants them to be together.
I can pray with you for peace in your heart, and that you always know that Santa and your parents, no matter where they are, love you.
Rates
- First thirty minutes$175
- Each additional thirty$75
- Travel
- Within 30 milesFree
- Beyond 30 miles$1/mi
Larger events and custom requests, just ask for a quote.
When Santa is available
From the 1st of November through Christmas Eve, on weekdays, weekends and evenings.
- Year round
- Video messages and photo sessions
- Summer
- Christmas in July events
- Closed
- Christmas Day
A note to parents
- Book early. Remember, you are booking a time slot.
- Tell Santa how many children will be there when you book.
- If you are providing gifts, every child, anyone under 19, receives a gift from Santa.
- If your little one is nervous, Santa waits. Parents may encourage their child, but forcing or belittling is not allowed in Santa’s presence.
Book Santa Doug
Tell Santa a little about your visit and he will come back to you to confirm the date and the details.