Santa C and Gigi Claus, LLC

09/24/2025

Santa C and Gigi got to a chance to get a photo with The Witcher on our latest trip!

09/16/2025

Oh, Ginger Snaps!
Just 100 days left until Christmas!
Still time to book a magical and memorable Christmas visit!

09/08/2025

Santa C had the good fortune to meet Mick the Guarding Gnome at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival!

09/05/2025

09/04/2025

!Santa’s Workshop Update!

The magic is almost here! We’ve been busy putting the finishing touches on our brand-new set — making final tweaks, running test shots, and making sure every detail is picture-perfect for Santa’s arrival.

This November & December, Santa will officially be here in Rochester for his magical sessions — and ours is the ONLY place in town where you’ll meet a REAL-bearded, professional Santa!
Cozy scenes, magical memories, and heirloom portraits you’ll treasure forever. Sessions are limited — don’t miss your chance to step into Santa’s world this holiday season!

👉 Book your Santa Experience today at www.rochestermnsanta.com

💬 Help us spread the cheer:
If your kids could only ask Santa ONE thing, what would it be?
A) 🎁 The best toys
B) 🍪 All the cookies
C) 🦌 To meet the reindeer
D) 🎶 Christmas magic forever

Comment your answer below — we can’t wait to hear! ✨

08/22/2025

Santa C had the opportunity to spend time at Santa's Workshop alongside the gifted Erin Young. As the 'Ber months draw near, only a few openings remain for a unique and immersive Santa experience within the confines of Santa's Workshop in Rochester, Minnesota. Erin Young

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08/13/2025

A little history lesson, just in case you were not aware-I wasn't... Some folks say we need a change... well guess what, you're late to the party, the change and idea came some time ago...

During World War II, many women in the United States took over formerly male-driven occupations as American men went off to fight in the war, leaving an employment shortage that the women were eager to help alleviate. Women took over as riveters, crane operators, cab drivers and even professional baseball players. Still, there was one occupation that seemed like a woman would not be able to fill: department store Santa.

In 1941, before the US had even officially entered the war, the St. Louis Star-Times worried that the war would lead to employment shortages which would need to be filled by women. They confessed that there were many areas that a woman could step in and do the job, but they would not concede the role of Santa to a lady, feeling that children would not be able to accept such a deviation from the normally accepted Santa.

But the idea wasn’t a new one, even in 1941. In Boston, Filene’s had hired a Mrs. Santa Claus to help Santa out as far back as 1906. The first known mention of a Mrs. Claus was in an 1849 short story.