About

Mike And Tona Claus offer families the chance to hire a Santa Claus who brings authentic holiday cheer. With a beard year-round for over 50 years, Mike has been delighting children with his genuine Santa presence.

The magic started when a little girl looked right at me, and said, “Santa!” That moment inspired Mike to embrace the role, and in 2015, my wife, Tona, helped him step into the world of Christmas entertainment for a friend with 14 grandchildren.

Since then, Mike has become the real bearded Santa wanted for company’s holiday party events, creating unforgettable memories for families and friends alike.

In 2019, my wife and I joined the Gateway Claus Family Facebook group, a St. Louis metro Santa and Mrs. Claus network with more than 180 members. We meet monthly for training, events, and community building.

By 2021, I began my first commercial Santa role at Cabela’s with about 100 hours of chair time. The following year, I was at Bass Pro, and again at Cabela’s the next season. In 2025, I’m thrilled to have over 200 chair hours scheduled between Bass Pro and Frontenac Plaza, and we’re excited to spread Christmas joy wherever we’re invited.

We’ve also invested in professional training through the School of Santa’s in Branson, Missouri, and are already registered for advanced sessions through 2026 and 2027, which include the WWOC Christmas Ambassadors Symposium and the Santa Family Reunion LLC in Gatlinburg, TN.

From home visits and photo sessions to corporate and community events, we love portraying Santa and Mrs. Claus and bringing holiday magic to life for families and children of all ages.