The Man Behind the Beard
Santa Fin is very passionate about spreading joy, love and holiday spirit to people of all ages & abilities around the world. He is a professional special needs Santa that uses his iPad to communicate. He is a graduate of the International University of Santa Claus with a degree in Santa Clausology. He has been a professional Santa in the Central Vermont area since 2016 and was featured in the 2022 HBO Max Documentary “Santa Camp”.
Santa Fin on Film
For years he had a dream to be a Santa Claus. His dream came true and it has been documented for the world to see! Santa Fin is featured in the HBO Max Documentary “Santa Camp” (2022). He is also featured in a short film produced in partnership with Vermont Green Mountain Self Advocates and University of Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (2019).
Every Santa Needs His Elves
Meet some of Santa Fins fantastic helpers and Elves
Suki “Mama Claus”
Suki is an artist (www.sukiciappara.com) and mother of Santa Fin and his sister/Head Elf Rose. She is also a graduate of the International University of Santa Claus and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Santa Claus and attends almost every function that Santa Fin attends and well as managing his day to day affairs. She has embarked on this magical journey with her son and revels in the magic that arrives as soon as they put on their red suits and hats.
This absolute power house of a woman has been advocating for better lives for her two children as well as countless members of the special needs community over the past 30 years. Completely unwavering and invested in helping make her son’s dreams come true, she now also has found a passion in spreading joy and love with him during the holiday season.
Rose “Head Elf”
Rose is Santa Fin’s younger sister. She is a sustainable fashion designer at www.slowrosestudio.com and does freelance web design and social media management.
Rose absolutely adores her older brother and would do anything for him. She is tasked with head elf duties such as the building of this website and the creation of marketing materials for Santa Fin. Although Rose lives in UK, she and Santa Fin have an extremely close relationship and talk on video call almost everyday. Most importantly she will always try to be home for Christmas!