01/06/2026
🎄 Closing Out the Christmas Season 🎄
As I finally hang up the red suit for the season, I want to take a moment to thank some very special people who make this whole Santa journey possible.
First and foremost, my wife Lisa — thank you for putting up with me, the madness, the schedules, the beards, and the magic. And of course Sarah Rich and the kids, for putting up with us. When you still have kids in the house who believe in Santa, living in and out of character is no small task — and it was always a challenge navigating that magic at home. Thank you for your patience, love, and understanding.
A huge thank-you to Angelica Patria at Generations Hair Salon for taking such incredible care of my wig sets — always keeping Santa looking his best.
To Donna Wysk Reynolds, my amazing Santa seamstress, who has recently made me two beautiful custom suits and always keeps me looking absolutely top-notch.
And of course, to Mr. Dickens — Mario Zink, my right-hand man and assistant. Honestly, I don’t think I could do this without him. He’s almost as famous as Santa now 😅
Thank you to Meg DeMalia and Debbi Lindsey from Tiny Toes and Little Bows Photography - TTLB Photography, and Andrea Spano from AK Photography. These professional photo sessions always get Santa in tip-top shape before the visits begin and truly help set the tone for the entire season.
A special thank-you as well to Jay Deane, who handles my video promotions and helps bring Santa and Mr. Dickens to life on screen — your work plays a huge role in sharing the magic with so many families.
Thank you to Maggie Zhang ,creator of ZMhair Santa Claus Wig & Beard, whose work helps keep Santa looking natural, authentic, and realistic every time he steps out of the workshop.
A heartfelt thank-you to the locals in Orange and Athol who helped make the public Santa visits happen in both towns at the very start of the season, right after Thanksgiving. Those events truly set the tone for everything that followed.
So much work, time, and effort goes into creating the Santa Visits You image — for Santa and Mr. Dickens — and we are beyond grateful to all of our clients and supporters who invite us into their homes, businesses, and communities year after year.
From Santa and Mr. Dickens, we wish you all a very Happy New Year, and thank you for another unforgettable season.
Till next Christmas, my friends…
~ 𝓢𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓪 𝓚𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓷 🎅🏼