‘Simply Acting Nice to All:’ What it’s like to be Santa Claus 12-2023
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer – (Dec. 24, 2023) CLEVELAND, Ohio — Santa Claus may well be the world’s biggest, most recognizable celebrity. Move over slim, tanned and toned movie stars. Christmas belongs to the chubby man with the white hair, fair skin, and rosy cheeks, beloved around the world.
“I told my wife this is the closest thing I’ll ever know to what it’s like to be pretty,“ said Santa, laughing. “People just want to be around you and talk to you, hug you, and take their picture with you.”
The 12 O'Clock Show with Mayor Joe
12-2023
CITY OF REYNOLDSBURG, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SANTA VISITS REYNOLDSBURG OHIO
REYNOLDSBURG, OH – (December 21st, 2023) Santa Claus took a break from his busy schedule to pay a special visit to Mayor Joe Begeny on his 12 O'Clock show with Mayor Joe on December 21st. During the show, Santa and Mayor Joe discussed...
Meet Ben Belhorn 11-2023
Canvas Rebel Magazine
Meet Ben Belhorn – (November 27th, 2023) We're excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ben Belhorn. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation with Ben below. Hi Ben, thanks for joining us today. Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you…
Exploring Life & Business with Ben Belhorn of Santa and You 5-2023
Voyage Ohio Magazine
THE CHANGE-MAKERS: STORIES THAT INSPIRE – (May 18th, 2023) I’m thrilled to be talking to you and express my heartfelt gratitude for your invitation. It’s amazing how life can take unexpected turns, and I never imagined myself as Santa Claus. But it all started when my youngest son came home from school just before Christmas when he was only 8 years old and told me that there was no Santa. I was caught off guard, but I didn’t want to disappoint him. So, in a moment of inspiration, I decided to become Santa for him..
Meet Ben Belhorn, the Professional Santa Claus Making a Big Impact on the Community
04-2023
The Tuesday Night Live Show
Facebook & Youtube – (April 4th, 2023) If you missed the latest episode of The Tuesday Night LIVE Show, you missed a chance to hear from one of the most inspiring Santas in the community, Ben Belhorn. Ben has been performing as Santa Claus for a couple of seasons and has already made a big impact on the community.
Santa Ben awarded a bachelor's degree in SantaClausology
03-2023
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SANTA GOES TO SCHOOL
Pickerington, OH – (March 26th, 2023) Santa goes to School? It is true. There are special schools for Santas and Ben Belhorn resident of Reynoldsburg Ohio recently attended very special school in Pickerington and received his degree in Santaclausology...
Christmas in March? Santas train for holiday early in Pickerington
WCMH NBC4i COLUMBUS
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — Christmas is still many months away, but Santa’s work never stops. Nearly two dozen Santa Clauses gathered in Pickerington Saturday to get their Bachelor of Santa Clausology degree, which will help them perfect their craft...
The 12 O'Clock Show with Mayor Joe
12-2022
CITY OF REYNOLDSBURG, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SANTA VISITS REYNOLDSBURG OHIO
REYNOLDSBURG, OH – (December 21st, 2022) Santa Claus took a break from his busy schedule to pay a special visit to Mayor Joe Begeny on his 12 O'Clock show with Mayor Joe on December 21st. During the show, Santa and Mayor Joe discussed...
SANTA LESSONS
12-2022
DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
SANTA VISITS REYNOLDSBURG OHIO
MIDLAND, MI – (September 30th, 2022) – Step into the enchanting world of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School through the eyes of Santa Ben Belhorn! Delve into the heartwarming tale of tradition, camaraderie, and the enduring spirit of Santa Claus in this captivating article. Experience the magic of Santas from across the globe gathering to learn and embody the true essence of St. Nick. Join Santa Ben and others in celebrating the joyous spirit of Christmas at the world-renowned school. Read the full story here for an inside look into this cherished annual tradition.
Santa Graduates From School
10-2022
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SANTA GRADUATES FROM SCHOOL
MIDLAND, MI – (October 2nd, 2022) – Santa Claus isn’t coming to town. He’s already here, according to Tom Valent, Dean of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School.
Valent heads the World’s Oldest Santa School, which was established in 1937. Often described as the “Harvard” of Santa Schools, it just graduated the Class of 2022. Among the nearly 280 students was Reynoldsburg, Ohio resident Ben Belhorn, who just graduated Magna Cum Santa.
Santa Ben Attends the Red Suit Conclave
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SANTA BEN ATTENDS THE RED SUIT CONCLAVE
SAGINAW, MI – (August 7, 2022)
Santa Ben, a recent graduate of the Hall of Fame Santa Gordon Bailey's Santa and the Business of Being Santa School, recently attended the Michigan Association of Professional Santas (M.A.P.S.) Red Suit Conclave in Saginaw, Michigan on August 6th and 7th, 2022.
Santa Ben Joins Bluegrass Santas at Inaugural Gathering in Kentucky's General Butler State Park
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Santa Ben Joins Bluegrass Santas at Inaugural Gathering in Kentucky's General Butler State Park
General Butler State Park, KY – (September 17, 2022)
General Butler State Park, Kentucky - This past weekend, Santa Ben, one of the most beloved Santas from the Cincinnati area, delighted attendees at the first annual Bluegrass Santas & Mrs. Claus Gathering held at General Butler State Park. The event, organized by the Bluegrass Santas group, brought together Santas and Mrs. Clauses from several neighboring states for a weekend of festive activities and camaraderie.
Improv Cincinnati teaches class to Santas
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IMPROV CINCINNATI TEACHES CLASS TO SANTAS
Burlington, KY – (August 20, 2022)
Santa Ben, a professional Santa Claus from Ohio, recently attended an improv class in Burlington, Kentucky, taught by Improv Cincinnati. The class was hosted on August 20th, 2022 by the Bluegrass Santas, a professional group of Santas and Mrs. Clauses from Kentucky and surrounding states...
Santa Ben Graduates From School
03-2022
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SANTA BEN GRADUATES FROM SANTA SCHOOL
LITHOPOLIS, OH – (March 22, 2022)
The Ohio Santas Fellowship Group recently hosted a two-day course, Hall of Fame Santa Gordon Bailey's Santa and the Business of Being Santa School, which culminated in the graduation of Santa Ben. On March 27th, 2022, Santa Ben graduated with an Associate of Arts degree, making him well-prepared to spread holiday cheer this year.