How Professional Santas Are Trained | What It Takes

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Professional Santas from all around the world travel to the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland, Michigan, to learn about all things Santa Claus before the start of the holiday season. Referred to as the “Harvard of Santa institutions,” it's been in operation since 1937, making it the oldest Santa school in the United States.
During the three-day course, Santas learn how to sound like Santa, use American Sign Language to communicate Santa-related phrases, and answer questions from children. Insider visited the 84th running of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School to find out what it takes to be a professional Santa Claus.
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How Professional Santas Are Trained | What It Takes

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@perry750 2 года назад

bruh this is so wholesome just a bunch of old people having fun dancing and experiencing their childhood once again

@Northern_Critter 2 года назад

@@NoBoomBoomGaming shut up grandpa

@perry750 2 года назад

@@NoBoomBoomGaming okay kool

@m4gn3tic82 2 года назад

@@Northern_Critter what did he say

@Northern_Critter 2 года назад

@@m4gn3tic82 "not that old, im 26 yrs old and i have been there"

@Northern_Critter 2 года назад

@@m4gn3tic82 something like that

@Jhopeisbrighterthanyourfuture 2 года назад

I don’t believe in Santa but I still always look forward to visiting the Santa at my local mall every single year. Sometimes just being able to talk to one of the Santas just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. My parents aren’t the most affectionate people so when I’m talking to those mall santas, I just feel so loved and grateful for life.

@EuphoriaInBloom 2 года назад

Aw that’s sweet. I never thought mall santas would affect someone in such a way but that is so lovely :)

@Ghost_-_ 2 года назад

Ya same i don't believe in Santa, but I like seeing them cheering up people

@Hoaxe72 Год назад

Average Santa denier be like;

@n_coder Год назад

I love how you said "I don't believe in Santa" like it's a religion or something

@sadlobster1 2 года назад

First of all; I love the fact that EVERY "student" here has a real, full-faced white beard. This way, if a kid should think they're fakes and try to pull off said beards; they' quickly discover they're real. Second, this further proves my point that Santa is MORE than just a jolly man in red with a beard; he's a symbol of all the things that make Christmas great (kindness, love, empathy, selflessness and generosity.) So long as these things exist in the world and that people like THESE men and women continue to uphold them this time of year, Santa IS real

@rufiredup90 2 года назад

Not all of them have a real full face beard and moustache though. It’s said in the video that some do but some also buy a fake beard.

@sadlobster1 2 года назад

@@rufiredup90 I remember that but it was difficult to tell who's was real and who's was fake. THAT'S how convincing they looked to my eyes

@rufiredup90 2 года назад

@@sadlobster1 Yeah but your earlier statement was about if a kid pulled their beard. If it was a fake one surely the kids would discover it wasn’t real?

@whyiseverysinglehandletaken2 2 года назад

@@rufiredup90 yeah but

@rufiredup90 2 года назад

@@whyiseverysinglehandletaken2 But what!??? Lmao.

@Faizaaahaha 2 года назад

Lol this is so cute and wholesome....old people having the time of their lives.

@cheinei 2 года назад

Being Santa is such a big deal. You become embodiment of the Christmas spirit. You are no longer you. You have a duty to give happiness to all children who encounter you. I admire these guys so much.

@Puuuurrrr 2 года назад

Honestly one of the best things…like, these people are investing their time and effort with intent to spread joy….even if dreams are self-serving in nature their dreams serve all. So lovely ❤️🥺

@katheryndong2825 2 года назад

Damn they found the most wholesome grandpa and grandmas and put them all in a room 🥺

@yourfriendthecryptid 2 года назад

this made me smile so much just seeing all these santa’s is so uplifting for some reason

@ilovejewelyn 2 года назад

Santa students 🤗 The dedication, detail to all things Santa and community ❤️ I’m here for it! 🎅

@henloworld514 2 года назад

I love this so much!! Growing up, Christmas was and still is my favorite holiday and I always remember Christmas being a happy and magical time.

@salmon1290 2 года назад

Fun fact: my great uncle drove the bus for one this Santa Claus camp. He loved it so much this year he became a Santa Claus

@luxuryhub1323 2 года назад

I never knew Professional Santas from all around the world travel to the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland, Michigan, to learn about all things Santa Claus before the start of the holiday season. I learn a new thing today , thanks for the information

@classmst89 2 года назад

Honesrly at first i was like "so they teaching a bunch of old dudes to say ho ho ho", learning sign language so desf kids can talk to santa didnt even cross my mind. That is so awesome

@adamburgins441 2 года назад

I want a documentary about the Rivalry between Santa's thought the Schools History. The pettiness and Drama that would happen😀Even drunken Santa Brawls....all the dirty goods 👌🤣

@cheycupcake05 2 года назад

This is great! I'd assumed there was some type of training or course pro Santa's had to go though, but more on a local/cottage industry scale. Definitely didn't think it was so involved. Everyone looked just so happy to be there, I love it! Way to go Santa! 🎄🎁

@dondonnysson4973 2 года назад

This is so wholesome

@Vexstriker13 2 года назад

God bless these people who made people's dream come true.

@bunnyfinn2 2 года назад

Cool!! I made the reindeer! Way back in the 80’s, and Santa used them for many many years :)

@rockstarJDP 2 года назад

0:02 "What?? DO YOU WANT.... FOR CHRISTMAS????" "To escape this room and live to tell the tale please ma'am!" 🙏

@branding4271 2 года назад

The signature "ho ho ho" is still the best thing u can hear.

@ShamBatabat 2 года назад

So cute! Imagine having people on the same room who looked like you lol

@youdontneed1695 2 года назад

God bless the men and women who do this for our children.

@kodd10 2 года назад

So wholesome.

@charliebadge6575 2 года назад

This makes me so happy ❤️

@disboarded4952 2 года назад

Why is it so wholesome to see a bunch of old people who dress up for Christmas to make people happy

@TheShowerofSlime 2 года назад

1:00 Sir! Not the whole tray of cookies 😂

@stinkthedog1396 2 года назад

Michigan! My home state :) I just feel so happy when I hear something is happening in the state that I live in!

@chynnaeckman5078 2 года назад

THIS IS MY HOME TOWN AND IT’S AMAZING!!!!

@user-kj3qw4dt2s 2 года назад

This is awesome and so wholesome. I support this positivities.

@TheKirbyT 2 года назад

Okay, telling the kids that it's a "santa cousin reunion" is the cutest thing.

@dso00 2 года назад

I love this, bunch of cute old people come to put a smile on children

@johngaitan6453 2 года назад

This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen! I will appreciate mall Santa’s so much more now 😂

@izterp 2 года назад

This is the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen and heard. It’s so great to see all these cute old men being Santa for children and to keep the spirit of Christmas. :,)

@kristinetv5932 2 года назад

Awww i love granpas and grandmas, i just love old people they are so cute😁

@xxKEVZxx 2 года назад

This is the best thing I’ve watched in a while!

@perfectbrunnetdoll 2 года назад

This is to wholesome!

@squanchy8798 2 года назад

this. im showing this to my driend tomarrow and tell her this is what i want my job to be

@itsmeee244 2 года назад

We live in a world where everything is structured and planned even some small happiness

@FrenzyRadomZone2432 2 года назад

Santa Claus what I want for Christmas is a Bell for Christmas

@KyloBedo- 2 года назад

Love ya Santa.

@jumpyyjasminee5315 2 года назад

I dont celebrate xmas but this is so sweet! 😊😊

@evanray6608 2 года назад

this is so adorable made my day

@jasminegrace788 2 года назад

This is real and utterly awesome

@고딩-h7u 2 года назад

Oh very exciting

@truonghang297 2 года назад

This warm My heart Sum how

@ak5235 2 года назад

Now THAT'S what I call entertainment. This totally beats garbage shows like Riverdale

@tyenash6263 2 года назад

Guys think of the big picture. This should definitely be part of a southpark episode

@i.p.freely3711 2 года назад

This is the only time the real Santa Claus gets to show up to an event and have a good time.

@yvonnelasten7424 2 года назад

Aw this is quite wholesome

@mikemcdonald2755 2 года назад

God bless these jolly men! Great beards guys!!!

@91919 2 года назад

imagine= you see santa chilling in the middle of a mall and he starts throwing up gang signs

@Tanakas7 2 года назад

This is awesome

@bradskysb8170 2 года назад

The Santa Multiverse

@tfoen7678 2 года назад

Amazing.

@KillerKittyYT 2 года назад

Imagine being 6 on your parents' phone and you find this lmao

@tmarshman1200 2 года назад

so wholesome!

@lindsey5659 2 года назад

It's going to take alot longer than a 3 day course to learn sign language. They must just teach the basics. Either way these Santa's are adorable.

@NOVA-bp2ju 2 года назад

Better than my school

@dorii.treasure980 2 года назад

Its so wholesome how old people gather to a school to be santa claus

@joyluxroadto5004 2 года назад

They aren't _in_ the christmas spirit. They _are_ the Christmas spirit!!

@Viamii 2 года назад

This is a really cool video but my childhood feels like a lie.

@laneatkinson6441 2 года назад

Sure, the modern Santa may not be real...but he is based on a very real person who lived over 1500 years ago. :) It's turned into a unique tradition that inspires generosity and gratitude, which is something I can definitely get behind.

@Viamii 2 года назад

@@laneatkinson6441 Yeah, for sure;; I only meant my comment as a joke but I do think It’s honestly really wholesome how they train so hard to make kids happy and even learn sign language. I’m glad I got to meet Santa in malls and whatnot as a kid too, I was just surprised that there was a training school like this at all!

@laneatkinson6441 2 года назад

@@Viamii Same, and it's so close to my home!! I could literally take a day trip to Santa School if I wanted to. 🤩

@Sweet_Kakes2248 2 года назад

They learn asl!

@mafertron6138 2 года назад

Las time I went to a mall at noon there weren’t that much people around, out of nowhere a loud and clear HO HO HO that reached the third floor (where I was) and for some reason that terrified me in the moment XD

@jacquesnoel3753 2 года назад

No black Santas?

@bawkray 2 года назад

cannon Santa can speak all languages so im digging the ASL lessons 😂😂

@Josh31287 2 года назад

That's dedication 👏

@kalinavilleda6551 2 года назад

imagine kids walking by the place seeing a buch of santas walking out

@aboveallLove523 2 года назад

Spangle the clown is the Best Santa ! He is from Springfield Missouri!!

@Cleff_the_Magnificent_ 2 года назад

omg this is amazing i wish this has spanish subs i want to show this to my latina mom lol

@fathergabrielstokes4706 2 года назад

Amazing!!

@SM1LINGCRITTERS 2 года назад

The Great Santa Gathering.

@johnlemuelm.santiago6036 2 года назад

Wow Santa Claus school

@random-content6969 2 года назад

Meanwhile in India: Santa is some random adult without any training but keeps the crowd happy.

@belu-cousin9824 2 года назад

SANTAAAAAA

@MisterNameAgain 2 года назад

When I'm old I'm going here

@SalsyFyah 2 года назад

Someone needs to make a show like Rupaul's Drag Race but for Santas

@asher-360 2 года назад

I’VE NEVER SEEN SO MANY SANTAS IN MY LIFE

@paulhmckenna 2 года назад

I love it lol

@biblemiracle.wordpress.7759 2 года назад

What is the origin of santa claus ? And it spiritual meaning...

@harshitabharadwaj2551 2 года назад

Idk why but Santa school NEVER EVER crossed my mind! It's wholesome! They all are so adorable and doing so much to make someone's day! ✨

@faisalsyahreza4377 2 года назад

yeah, since 37's

@rufiredup90 2 года назад

Yes! I thought so too. It’s adorable!

@teamgogreen5504 2 года назад

Same

@samuraiboi2735 2 года назад

Tbh i thought santa owned a elf factory but i didnt know Santa instructors owned santa workshops.

@thediamondsunset 2 года назад

It kind of gives them some certification of sorts too, I'd imagine.

@charliepea 2 года назад

I find this wholesome. They trained a lot so they'll make children happy on a special day.

@callumbmx9763 2 года назад

They might just be aload of old nonces though... Jk

@afsaramehrin2993 2 года назад

Santa isn't just for the kids; he's for pets and grown-ups too 🎅🏻❤🎄 I was one of those unfortunate then-children from the 90s who was kept away from not only visiting Santa but also... kept away from celebrating Christmas overall 💔 I know some of you won't believe this but the ones who constantly kept Santa and Christmas out of my way back in those days, were members of my own family 😭 It's true. My 2 furbabies and I are the only ones at home who actually celebrate Christmas 🎄🐈🐈 Rest of my family sees Christmas as "anti-Islamic" 💔

@arandommalaysian4039 2 года назад

@@afsaramehrin2993 it is anti islamic infact its haram to celebrate it.

@afsaramehrin2993 2 года назад

@@arandommalaysian4039 don't try to start an argument here 🤚🏻

@arandommalaysian4039 2 года назад

@@afsaramehrin2993 i wont ;)

@aleksandrrozentsvit8390 2 года назад

I'm deaf and I'm delighted that ASL is taught during the training. Honestly we need to have signing santas and trust me; deaf and hearing kids from deaf families will be delighted. When I was younger; I went to Macy's Santaland and none of the Santas signed. Then one time a Santa really signed to me and I was shocked.

@EvergreenConsultancy 2 года назад

So much Concoction and Corruption in the religion. No wonder why logical people abandon this faith 🤫

@rykerwilder1863 2 года назад

@@EvergreenConsultancy how is your reply even remotely related to the comment

@genesis5347 2 года назад

@@EvergreenConsultancy pisslam, the most radical of all. Most of islamic dominant countries suffer from it's brutal oppression backwards illlogical thinking. They cry in minority and destroy in majority.

@PranavTarlapalli 2 года назад

@@genesis5347 There wasn't any need to insult Islam by calling it "Pisslam". You didn't have to start a fight in the comment section

@rohanwithlegoandcube3686 2 года назад

@Aleksandr Rozentsvit How do you understand this video? With subtitles? I'm genuinely curious and mean no offense.

@aisadal2521 2 года назад

Interesting! Never knew there was training involved if you wanted to be a Santa! I think it's cute that the training process is wholesome, as it should be, since they're playing the role of a beloved, wholesome character 😄💖🥰

@water5210 2 года назад

wait until you see that video about a school training secret service nannies

@mCblue79 2 года назад

There's definitely training, police checks, working with children checks etc. As there has to be these days.

@chadlikespasta3142 2 года назад

@@mCblue79 bro the training has existed since long before these days

@nshalpun4744 2 года назад

love what the last guy said, he loves what he’s doing and wants to bring joy to the kids

@TheSebasdesign 2 года назад

Michael jackson said something similar i believe!

@nshalpun4744 2 года назад

@@TheSebasdesign lol 😁

@romainepillay7716 2 года назад

@@TheSebasdesign 😐

@Pink_pr1ncess 2 года назад

@@TheSebasdesign not funny

@samuraiboi2735 2 года назад

@@TheSebasdesign idk if he said that or not?.

@penitent2401 2 года назад

here in Australia, the qualification to be Santa is the ability to survive wearing the suit and sit in a plush seat in 40C (104F) heat.

@kontroller5304 2 года назад

Jesus, 40c in december? Where i live, we had a summer heat wave recently and the peak was 40ish.

@pchound5962 2 года назад

Ho ho ho, crickey that's hot mate! ☀️🇭🇲

@AlphineWolf 2 года назад

Santa should wear a swimsuit instead

@czarownicatko 2 года назад

@@kontroller5304 remember that in Australia seasons are reversed. December, January and February are summer :)

@daijoubu4529 2 года назад

Water cooled or at least fan cooled suit lol

@Elementl19 2 года назад

I absolutely love how dedicated they are to being santa. they really add to the christmas spirit! I also really appreciate that they are taught sign language and how to acknowledge other holidays outside of christmas to include all people!

@zirconium2014 2 года назад

Santa is for everyone of course!

@JJ-ob7np 2 года назад

Where the black Santa’s tho 🤨

@TvConfusionn 2 года назад

@@JJ-ob7np doesnt exist

@Yeezus_2 2 года назад

@@JJ-ob7np I guess none have auditioned yet

@karolinacichecka1279 2 года назад

@@JJ-ob7np His ethnicity is well known to children (lives in Finland) so... black one from there? I would be confused as a child. Especially that is no reason why somebody could have so much melatonin living in the north pole. You know... little sun in there

@Heather-xm9ul 2 года назад

I went to church with a guy who was constantly mistaken for Santa. He leaned all the way in on that! His beard is already fairly white, but he has it stripped every year so that it matches his snow white hair! All year long little kids want to talk to him, and he loves making them feel heard and special!

@mckenziefutch8286 2 года назад

God loves you Jesus died on the cross for your sins God bless you

@jamiem2444 2 года назад

That's sweet of him!

@sushigirl648 2 года назад

Immediately thought of that one seen from the Santa clause movie where the little girl goes to talk to Scott cuz she can just tell he’s Santa haha

@TheChach19 2 года назад

Average rate for a Professional Santa is $150 an hour? 👀👀👀 I know what I’m doing after I retire from my current job lol

@laneatkinson6441 2 года назад

The only downside is that you work one month per year 😅

@dmcgee3 2 года назад

True Lane, but doesn’t look like any of them are under the retirement age. Hence why Mike mentioned after he retires. Always nice to have some extra spending cash during holiday season.

@laneatkinson6441 2 года назад

@@dmcgee3 Oof I missed that part, my bad! 😂

@winterwolf211 2 года назад

@@laneatkinson6441 1 and a half if you count half of November.

@lala-4458 2 года назад

You better have a full white beard! H

@Read_Scripture 2 года назад

I wonder if they do sensitivity training? As an image Santa is a person that a child is very familiar with. I am pretty sure occasions arise where a child in a difficult position would tell Santa something they wouldn't tell other adults. If you think about it, the role of Santa comes with a lot of responsibility. They are playing a character that has immediate access to a child's inner thoughts because they knows Santa is safe, a provider and someone who can help. It definitely makes sense a training school exists.

@VeginMatt 2 года назад

I hope so. I received a rude comment from a Santa years ago and even though I know they are all different people in costumes I haven't trusted Santas since.

@lol1494 2 года назад

@@VeginMatt what did he say?

@chunkymonkey7983 2 года назад

@@VeginMatt What did the Santa say?

@laneatkinson6441 2 года назад

Even though my parents never taught me to believe in Santa, I always admired the concept and never spoiled the fun for other kids. If more people acted like santa, the world would be a better place 🤷‍♂️ You definitely have to have a big heart to play the part.

@kaiwalyaghotkar832 2 года назад

@@VeginMatt What did he say ?

@LittleParade_ 2 года назад

I really love how inclusive their training is!! Learning sign language, being able to also say Happy Hanukkah, etc. I think it's really lovely and heartwarming!

@andysfishden6506 2 года назад

My family has been going to Frankenmuth Michigan for the last 7years when Santa school is happening, we adopted one of the Santas as our Santa and he has watched my boys grow and even calls to check on them throughout the year, and they look forward to seeing him each fall and giving him their lists.

@Aethelhadas 2 года назад

ADOPT SANTA????

@babblebob 2 года назад

I've been having a tough time recently and this cheered me up.

@georgemoore2830 2 года назад

I’m praying for you, God loves you and heal you from every wound! I pray for you to be healed in Jesus name Amen!!!

@kwkw5711 2 года назад

Sending a prayer for you. Lord please send material and spiritual aid quickly to Greg. Please bring people to help him. Give him hope and a purpose. Amen.

@pripyat.sadboi8092 2 года назад

ya got this Greg!

@malicemew 2 года назад

Seeing Santas being trained to sign so they can communicate with special needs children made me cry, love that they're spreading Christmas cheer to all even to kids who are non verbal

@joenuts5250 2 года назад

*Non hearing

@chasethomsen7616 2 года назад

Did it really make you cry?

@MikuHatsune12 2 года назад

@@chasethomsen7616 made me genuinely tear up

@HyperrealisticLuigi 2 года назад

@@joenuts5250 not everyone who uses sign language is necessarily deaf

@car.rotten 2 года назад

UR PROFILE PICTURE OMGGGG

@laneatkinson6441 2 года назад

No way, this is an hour away from where I live! There's a santa man who sometimes shops at the store I work at, he spends the entire year growing out his beard and his car is always decorated to look like a reindeer. Super cool guy :)