I started my Santa journey back in 2016. But I went fulltime as a real bearded Santa after retiring from 35+ years teaching music (computers and drama classes as well) and being a paid musical director and/or pit orchestra player for local musical theater productions (mostly high school productions). Years ago I was a radio personality, and I have acted on stage. Recently I participated in a commercial shoot for Oatly. But mostly I am at home tinkering and fixing things, practicing my music AND getting ready for my regular Santa gig as Bloomingdales one and only Santa at the flagship store in NYC.