Chris A Shoemaker

Chris A. Shoemaker is a national award-winning columnist, creative consultant, and children’s book author.

The Great Mrs. Claus draws upon his 41-year-long tradition of performing Santa Claus

throughout the United States and abroad. To southern Californian audiences, he is specifically known as “Santa Chris, The Beverly Hills Santa”, hearing thousands of Holiday wishes there over 15+ years.

What began as a way to earn some extra Christmas spending money while a college student at The Ohio State University, has grown into his most cherished role of a lifetime. “Santa loves wholeheartedly and unconditionally - a simple yet profound act we might all aspire to”, says Chris. “I couldn’t imagine writing about a larger love story.”

When taking a break from Holiday whimsy, Chris spends time walking trails, sharing time with family, reading, and traveling.