08/28/2026
This is my creed what I believe in
Creed 365
I am Santa 365.
Not because I wear the red suit every day,
but because I never know when someone may need to see Santa in me.
I promise to honor the wonder placed in my hands.
When a child looks into my eyes and sees Santa, whether I am dressed in red or simply going about my day, I will remember the privilege of being the one standing there.
I will treat every child with kindness, patience, dignity, and love.
I will listen to their hopes, their stories, their laughter, and even their silence.
I will remember that Christmas wonder belongs to adults, too.
For sometimes the child who once believed is still there, quietly hoping to feel that magic again.
I promise to give every child and every adult a moment so genuine, so filled with warmth and wonder, that when our time together is over, they may find themselves asking:
“Did I truly just meet Santa Claus?”
I will remember that the greatest gift I bring is not found in my bag.
It is the time I give, the joy I share, the kindness I show, and the memory I leave behind.
I will honor the birth of Jesus Christ and remember the love, hope, generosity, and goodwill that Christmas calls me to share with others.
And when the days are long, when the work becomes difficult, and when the suit feels heavy, I will remember why I began.
I will remember the child who said nothing,
who simply looked at me, smiled,
and saw Santa.
Those are the moments that remind me why I continue.
The coat will sometimes hang in the closet.
The boots will come off.
The bells will become quiet.
But Santa does not end when the suit comes off.
So wherever I go, whatever day the calendar may show, I will do my best to leave a little Christmas behind me.
I will protect the wonder.
I will honor the trust.
I will share the joy.
I will keep the spirit of Christmas alive.
Because somewhere today, there may be a child who believes,
an adult who remembers,
or someone who simply needs a little Christmas.
And I will always remember:
For someone I meet today,
I am Santa Claus.
Southern Indiana’s Santa Jim
Santa 365