Ohio Santas Founding Member #001
Ben Belhorn - Founder of Ohio Santas
Member Since November 21, 2021
Looking for a magical Santa or Mrs. Claus to make your Ohio event unforgettable?
“May your spirit always be young enough to hear the jingle of Santa’s sleigh and believe in the magic of Christmas.”
Area: Central Ohio • Available for select regional and national engagements
Travel: Yes, for the right opportunity, Worldwide
Phone: 513-857-2682
Email: Santa@SantaAndYou.com
Website: SantaAndYou.com
With Santa Ben, your family’s Christmas celebration becomes an immersive, storybook experience—elegant, heartfelt, and filled with wonder. Children and adults alike feel the room change when “the real Santa Claus” arrives, creating heirloom moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Santa Ben’s passion for sharing the magic of Christmas is unmistakable, and he delights in connecting with each child in a way that feels personal, gentle, and truly unforgettable.
As the founding member of Ohio Santas and a 2022 graduate of the renowned Charles W. Howard Santa School, Santa Ben is dedicated to delivering a world‑class Santa experience. His ongoing professional training includes the Santa Claus Conservatory and the Santa Claus Workshop, along with active membership in respected organizations such as the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, and Buckeye Santas. The Charles W. Howard Santa School—celebrating more than 85 years as the longest‑running Santa school in the world—underscores Santa Ben’s commitment to excellence and places him among the most highly trained Santas working today.
From intimate home visits to large corporate celebrations and fine art photography sessions, Santa Ben brings the same level of professionalism, polish, and Christmas magic to every appearance.
Home Visits, Corporate & Commercial Events, Boutique & Retail Experiences, Fine Art & Holiday Photography Sessions
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