Featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine

Santa Ben was featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine in a long-form interview exploring the journey behind Santa and You, and the path that led him to become a professional Santa.

What began as a personal moment within his own family—an effort to preserve the magic of Christmas for his son—quickly grew into something more. That early experience sparked a deeper commitment to creating meaningful, lasting moments for other families, rooted in the same sense of wonder and belief.

From there, the journey evolved through continued learning, formal training, and connection with the broader Santa community. Through schools, mentorship, and collaboration with other performers, Santa Ben developed an approach centered on authenticity, storytelling, and presence—focusing on creating experiences that feel natural and personal rather than staged.

“For me, being Santa isn’t about a photo—it’s about creating a moment that feels real… something a child and their family will carry with them.”

The interview also highlights the importance of community within the Claus world, including the development of Ohio Santas—a network built to support, connect, and elevate the standards of Santa performers across the state.