We're thrilled to share the news that Santa Ben has successfully completed the inaugural session of the Master Claus Academy with honors in 2024! Throughout the workshop, Santa Ben demonstrated exceptional dedication and a profound commitment to his role as Santa Claus. With his enthusiasm for spreading holiday cheer and his unwavering dedication to the art of Christmas performance, Santa Ben has truly elevated his skills to new heights. His participation in the academy exemplifies his ongoing commitment to delivering magical and unforgettable experiences to families and communities. Congratulations, Santa Ben, on this significant accomplishment!

Santa Ben is excited to announce his graduation from the International University of Santa Claus in 2023. As the world’s largest Santa school, the International University of Santa Claus has celebrated over 5,000 graduates and boasts over 20 years of training and support for Santas and Mrs. Claus. Their top priority is supporting members through the performance and business-building process, ensuring Santas like Ben deliver the best holiday experiences.

Bring the magic of Santa Claus to life with Santa Ben, a proud graduate of the prestigious Charles W. Howard Santa School. With a legacy dating back to 1937, this school holds the title of the longest-running Santa Claus school in the world, and Santa Ben is proud to be part of their 85-year history. With rigorous training and a commitment to delivering an authentic Santa experience, Santa Ben is the perfect choice to make your holiday season truly magical.

Santa Ben is a proud 2022 graduate of Santa Gordon's SATBOBS Santa School. Under the guidance of international hall of fame Santa Gordon Bailey, Santa Ben received comprehensive training in all aspects of being a professional Santa Claus. He is now equipped to bring the magic of the holiday season to life for children and adults alike.

Santa Ben is thrilled to announce his completion of the 36-hour Santaology workshop in 2023. This prestigious training program, led by Hall of Fame Santa Stephen Gillham, is renowned for its comprehensive performance and storytelling instruction. Santa Ben's participation in this workshop underscores his commitment to delivering the most authentic and magical holiday experiences.

Santa Ben is pleased to announce his successful completion of the Core Course Program at the Worldwide Santa Claus Network School in 2021. This comprehensive program provided Santa Ben with advanced training in performance techniques, storytelling skills, costume and appearance maintenance, interpersonal skills, business practices, and ethical guidelines. His dedication to excellence ensures he delivers magical and unforgettable holiday experiences for children and families alike.

Santa Ben is excited to announce his successful completion of the Santa Claus Workshop by Stuart Deacon Jr. in 2021. This specialized training program provided Santa Ben with advanced performance techniques, storytelling skills, character development, costume and appearance advice, and effective interaction strategies. Under the guidance of Stuart Deacon Jr., Santa Ben has honed his abilities to deliver magical and unforgettable holiday experiences.

The Santa Claus Conservatory, Santa Ed Taylor leads workshops and seminars on everything from beard whitening and care to the nuts and bolts of search engine optimization. The Santa Claus Conservatory has been referred to as the Stanford of Santa Schools.

Santa Ben is the founder of Ohio Santas, A social group whose stated mission is To promote excellence in the community through education mentoring, and shared experiences encouraging members to provide an extraordinary experience at each and every event and to spread joy and happiness to children and everyone we see! 

Michigan Association of Professional Santas (MAPS) mission is dedicated to providing a forum for Michigan Santas and their counterparts (Mrs. Clauses, elves, helpers and support staff) to network together, discuss various subjects pertaining to the portrayal of Santa Claus and becoming the best Santa Claus (or helpers) we possibly can be.

The Buckeye Santas are a social group of real bearded Santas and their Helpers throughout the state of Ohio. 

Bluegrass Santas & Friends group is an independent group where Santas, Ms. Claus, and their helpers, can share information about being a Christmas performer and help each other become better at our profession. The group will also be a place to find employment as a Christmas performer or find someone to cover an event you cannot cover.

IBRBS, the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, is the World's Largest Organization of Professional Santas and Mrs Clauses.

A member-driven social group which also provides access to professional level services including Christmas performer liability insurance, quality background checks, unique service and recognition programs, scholarships, educational opportunities, local Chapter support, and more.

Member since 2021

The Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS) is an American organization for men who look like Santa Claus and make a vow to promote a positive image of Santa. All members, as the name states, must have real beards. The organization meets monthly and hosts seminars as well as classes. 

Hello Santa Ambassadors of the World!! Welcome to Santa's Magical Fellowship group, a place where we can exchange ideas and talents of all things Christmas! We will have zoom meetings an encourage members to go live or submit a video with their recent projects! What works for you? what tricks. hacks and timesavers do you have when you are out visiting?

The ClausNet Santa Claus Network is the premier online community for men and women actors dedicated to the traditions and faithful portrayal of Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Elves! Reindeer handlers/breeders are also welcome to join.

ClausNet.com is the Internet's largest resource for the Santa Claus community for the purposes of sharing stories, advice, news, and information. Most importantly, ClausNet brings people together to build friendships that help spread happiness to the true believers of Santa Claus - the child inside of us.

The National Beard Registry has been established to encourage men in all walks of life, from every continent, to resist conformity, corporate culture, and androgyny by embracing the beautiful, unique and utterly personal habit of growing a full beard.

Santa Ben's Beard is #7909

The Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA)

program is an industry-recognized certification that aligns the destination's people infrastructure ─ its stakeholder businesses and front-line ─ to increase tourism by Enhancing the Visitor ExperienceTM.