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 Santa Gary founded SantaAtlanta.com in 1996 and began the journey of creating professionalism and standards in our industry and increasing the income of Santas in the Metro Atlanta area. As his company grew, he saw a need for training with Santas, Elves, and Mrs. Clauses. At their request, he brought training to Atlanta in 2002. These classes and seminars evolved into the Santa Claus Academy with a team of seasoned Santas helping to design curriculum based upon the needs of our students.

 

Over the last 10 years, Gary's business has grossed over $1 million, and  he works to pass along what he has learned to his fellow Santas.

I am constantly learning to be a better Santa and I love sharing the knowledge which I and other have acquired to enhance your portrayal of Santa. I am very honored being an instructor at the Santa Claus Academy sharing this acquired knowledge with Santas who want to be the very best they can be. The Academy is an enjoyable interactive learning experience and at the end of the day, I always benefit from learning something new from ideas of your students. I am fascinated by the lore of Santa Claus and research as much as I can about the myths and history of the jolly character. Additionally, I research and design my costumes plus hand craft complimenting accessories.

My Santa career has taken me to some well know places and I’ve performed with some famous personalities, However my most cherished experienced are the look in a child’s eyes when I bring them face to face with the spirit of Santa Claus. I can teach you so much about being Santa but when you wear the Red Suit, you have to wear the “heart” that goes with it. It has been said, “anyone can put on the Red Suit and play Santa but few can put on the Red Suit and be Santa.”