Santa Claus & Ms. Claus
Santa, Ms. Claus and their elves come ready to host the whole holiday party — songs, contests, dances and gift-giving for kids and adults.
Saint Nicholas
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Final price depends on event details and is calculated individually
What's included
- Ages 2 to 12
- Duration 30 to 60 minutes
- Personalized gift hand-out
- Traditional songs & blessings
- Family-friendly holiday spirit
About Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas arrives the way tradition remembers him — long robe, mitre, staff and a quiet dignity that changes the room the moment he walks in. This isn’t the North Pole Santa; this is the older story, the one your grandparents grew up with.
The pacing is the whole difference. Where Santa brings games and dancing, Saint Nicholas brings stillness. Children gather in a circle, he tells them who he was and why the day is named for him, and they listen — genuinely listen — in a way that surprises the adults watching from the back of the room.
The gift moment is a ceremony rather than a scramble. He calls each child forward by name, says a few words meant only for them, and hands the gift over with both hands. Nobody grabs. Nobody rushes. It takes longer than you’d expect and no one minds.
The program can be fully secular or traditionally spiritual with blessings — your call when booking. Many families choose the middle ground: the story, the values, the ceremony, without the liturgy. He’ll follow whatever tone your gathering calls for.
Perfect for St. Nicholas Day celebrations, parish gatherings, cultural clubs and families keeping the tradition alive far from home. He speaks English and Ukrainian/Russian, and he understands what the day means to the people who book him — which is why they keep booking him.
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— Parent reviews
Words from the grown-ups.
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Jules T.
Mom of three · Lakeview
"Best part: when kids opened them weeks later they still smelled exactly the same. Quality."
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Mark D.
Dad · West Loop
"Strong supervision, calm pace, beautiful results. My 8-year-old felt like a grown-up artisan."
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Lena S.
Mom · Bucktown
"These candles ended up in every relative's house as gifts. The kids were so proud."
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Ines T.
Mom · Ravenswood
"Worth it just for the photos. Our living room turned into a snow globe of confetti."
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Ben K.
Dad · Avondale
"Twelve kids, twelve melted faces. The cleanup crew was as professional as the performers."
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Sarah M.
Mom · Wrigleyville
"My five-year-old still asks when the 'paper rain' is coming back. Total magic, zero mess for us."
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Maya R.
Mom of two · Wicker Park
"Such a clever alternative to face paint — easier on shy kids, equally magical results."
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Saint Nicholas focuses on the traditional, spiritual side of the holiday — calmer pacing, story-circle format, classic costume. Santa is more high-energy with dancing, games and a party vibe.
Yes — please drop off labeled gifts in advance and he will call each child by name during the ceremony.
It can be either — fully secular family format or a traditional spiritual format with blessings. Just let us know your preference when booking.
English and Ukrainian/Russian, and he’ll switch between them as the room needs. For parish and cultural events this matters more than people expect — the grandparents want to hear it the way they remember it.
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