The Harvard of Santa Schools

What goes into becoming Saint Nick? It takes more than just a red suit and white beard to don the title of Santa Claus. Every year, those that want to perfect the art of being Santa travel to Midland, Michigan, to attend the world’s oldest and longest running Santa school. The Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School has graduated thousands of Kris Kringles over its 80 years, teaching everything from beard grooming to caroling to child psychology.
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[@xcscientist]

I guess the only grades you get in the class are naughty or nice.

[@emilleanthonette]

TurnaboutStepladder Aye that's pretty good.

[@itsalladream5559]

Yeh, it a pass or fail system

[@DV-ko6bk]

they give you cookies and coal based on your behavior

[@leosailor2514]

Lol

[@sheekm227]

note to self: Don't show children this video.

[@imageez]

Kid after seeing this: I want to see Santa! ALL OF THE SANTAS

[@winddoggo9406]

g3-Pesty Who knows if 8 kids logic would be " oh that's why santa can go around the world in one night, there's not one santa that there's many santas. And they might want to see all of the santas :D

[@leonardhd4964]

They help santa out!

[@waskhan8693]

This channel has showed me places and things i never knew existed.. More videos!!

[@InFaxWeTrust]

KHAN ME TOOO🤔🤔🧐

[@belladonna4765]

KHAN same here

[@errorinscript1127]

Same bro

[@user-pp3vy4xu5g]

soo... ye- the show has come to an end g awch

[@airwaveshorizon]

These guys spread happines and makes our world better place to live, i dont get why many people debating about race or the real santa here. We know old guy with flying sleigh didnt exist but if i have children i will told them that santa is real not the one with flying sleigh but the one who spread happiness like those guys.

[@cjezinne]

Not all heroes wear capes... Some wear Santa costumes

[@SkyGuyLive]

its not a costume, its a suit!

[@Pieringg]

I’m a native of Midland and never knew this existed until about 3 years ago. I was driving downtown with a coworker during our lunch hour at Dow and saw at least 100 of these guys in full outfit just casually walking down the sidewalk.

[@fionahuang9928]

GrantPiering 😂

[@kade6871]

Midland represent

[@Navesblue]

And? Well? What was your immediate reaction?

[@missparklyunicorn]

Okay but which one is REAL Santa

[@nahfam4362]

May I have your attention please ....×2 will the real slim shady please stand up

[@InFaxWeTrust]

Great Question 🤣😂

[@lobetec314]

well, Santa is fake so... none?

[@grace5369]

Lobetec *gasp*

[@lobetec314]

so yea, i just ruined your childhood

[@Dimsum365]

1:48 Damn, that ring made Gucci look like Walmart.

[@lucasallanrogers]

Santa with drip

[@_curtis]

This was adorable 😂

[@InFaxWeTrust]

Curtis Grove ❤️

[@kaidenlech]

this comment currently has 666 likes. uh oh.

[@thema1998]

@@kaidenlech Luckily for you, the comment now has 703 likes.

[@myakadolph3927]

This channel is so amazing. It gives off so much positivity.

[@-zephyressence-2018]

Mya Kadolph I know right? I love it!

[@Slanderbot]

This video reminds us where Santa truly is, within our hearts. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

[@14_IQ.points]

Gruzuk santa was made up by coca cola

[@joeddeg2151]

1:03 is not Santa, it's Dumbledore!

[@Trikzkam]

Omggggg

[@toufikshaikh9132]

Lol

[@kaziplayz1623]

So this is where all mall Santa's come from

[@Navesblue]

Kai darn tootin!

[@PanchoCarrot]

This made my day! I grew up in a Muslim country and now I am living in Montreal. I have never felt closure to any religion, I don't care about them in anyway but since I was a little kid, Christmas has been my favorite part of the year. My family always celebrated the New Year's Eve with lots of love (still not in the sake of the religious meaning, just because it is cute and it brings people together) and there are no words to describe how much it all means to me. The first year I moved to Montreal, as an 18 years old teen, I was incredibly excited for my first "proper" Christmas, seeing the whole city celebrating it. I went to the annual Christmas market and it was beautiful! And there it was, Santa Claus, making kids happy. As a teen, I thought he wouldn't be interested in me or my friends, so I was hesitant but my friend pushed us to take a pic with him. When I sat down next to him, he cracked a big laugh, hold my shoulder very tightly and pulled me closer as we all smiled at the camera. It caught me off guard! This man was cheerful as ever, even though we weren't kids, he hugged and welcomed us as we were. He was adorable, always smiling and laughing with that big belly and blushed cheeks. You can't imagine how happy I was!! I still remember that day and it was one of the moments that made me happiest. The picture turned out very funny too, you can see the light in my eyes for real :)

[@nursik-]

Caro_ot your profile pic, lol.

[@alexwang982]

Caro_ot aww!

[@jbgardnr]

Thanks for sharing your story. That is the spirt of Santa and joy and love in sharing. That is why I'm attending the school this year 2022. It's been a life long dream of mine as I keep stories like yours and my personal stories in my heart.

[@highafchihuahua]

*this is the cutest fucking thing*

[@danielmanning2319]

highafchihuahua you swearing isn’t very cute

[@TidusX16]

I couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear from watching this. There is a kind of magic with Santa that kids need and it really is a joy to meet Santa. Also Mrs.Claus too. My mom dressed as Mrs.Claus and just read stories for kids around ages from 1-6 years old for our church for a Christmas celebration. She even calmed a child when she lost her mother in the church. Of course, I had to dress up too and was soon to be Santa. It was a fun experience.

[@evank3718]

Becoming Santa is like that one obscure achievement in a video game that you really need to grind for but the payoff feels awesome

[@LeCreativeGenius]

Uh... The German Santa at 2:21 looks kinda out of place. 😆

[@ohlookmarki]

Dalton Roberts nothing a wig and beard can't fix! ;)

[@Juan24898]

He´s trying his best okay

[@-zephyressence-2018]

Juan Martínez lmao

[@Navesblue]

Give him time! He’ll age into it!

[@unclekanethetiberiummain1994]

Don't worry he's getting his santasterone treatment.

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

This is so pure

[@bluextiger2390]

The one from Germany XD yes

[@captainbowman9687]

No beard, just waving with his Santa Claus hat.

[@adrianelias2365]

The youngest.

[@isachan834]

I'd sit on german santas lap :0

[@boring5718]

Isa Chan No u

[@isachan834]

Yes me

[@slooks890]

The Norway Santa is so adorable !! He reminds me of a real life gnome :)

[@rowanjin4119]

The sheer amount of positive energy from these men is astonishing

[@hr-bp1dl]

Rowan Jin sub to me

[@MartinTabanag]

what a great community. spreading positive vibes and laughters and happiness. this is one of the best. I hope people will do this everyday and not just on christmas season. would love to meet them

[@liric1187]

Even after they discontinued this channel im still finding and learning new things, Great Big Story makes me happy

[@atsuneh516]

This was honestly the purest thing ever and it made me so happy, thanks so much for sharing the Christmas cheer!

[@SubcribeMinecraftNOW]

Warms my heart to see this many people come together just to make kids happy

[@futuresenatorleader7210]

This is the reason Christmas is my favorite time of the year...it encourages society to be at its best, being kind to anothers and to give more to a person than what you need from them...

[@cubalibreball3809]

2:20 I died at Germany

[@-zephyressence-2018]

Cuba Libre Ball me too 😂 he wants to be a Santa when he grows up! 😂

[@abemcg3803]

I can’t not cry, it’s Beautiful how you’re doing this. Makes me wish I believed in Santa again❤️

[@stolasish1184]

Just their smiles are the most heartwarming thing I have ever seen!!!

[@HenryEdward]

This Put A Smile On My Face. Merry Christmas!

[@suckonmyrubberclucky]

I've never been this happy, watching a KZbin video.

[@angelkemp6723]

This warmed my heart completely ❤️

[@azamireid3535]

Aw this is so pure

[@SmegmaGoblin]

aka fat bearded men school i love it.

[@generalkenobidaily4642]

This makes my childhood memories come right back...this video is just so happy

[@edrage8679]

that german santa tho

[@bl00dhoney]

German Santa is unripe

[@TheOfficialBrettS]

definately not santa

[@haiman4962]

HAHAHAH

[@turnmusicbox]

Thank you for making this video, it's so inspiring!

[@kanserthecrab899]

Awesome how the idea of Christmas and the magic of Santa still lives on today. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@Karla-rb5jg]

Everytime they laugh I just smile from how jolly and nice they sound ugh

[@chacharlles]

Hi santa,santa,santa,and you santa,santa,santa,santa,santa, and this santa,and even you santa.

[@lethalmatcha]

I laugh every time they do the "ho ho ho" type of laugh, I just can't help it 😭

[@robbie69lol]

Coming back 3 years later MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

[@wanerty2291]

I love this channel I always see the most interesting people and places.(and then I get to tell everyone what a I know about them when we watch it on CNN 10 in class.

[@josiahondohasianlihardomar1120]

0:44 polar express:too many santa claus!😨😨😨

[@KravenSpider]

I want to ride on the Polar Express with all of them. It seems like it would be really fun. Also, I may be 17...but Santa Claus will always be real in my heart.

[@wills.7895]

this is so pure

[@donnawalker3910]

Merry Christmas!!

[@atropabelladonna3120]

So heartwarming

[@god0516]

This was the best video I have seen in months

[@liamkenning7574]

This is so fun

[@addie1771]

I feel so jolly watching this

[@whitefoxtoast1830]

This is so wholesome and I love it

[@wistful4684]

Crush:I like bad girls Me: 1:58

[@th4mas]

Happy holidays peeps

[@psilonic8452]

This is so wholesome...

[@adrianelias2365]

SC ring looks slick!

[@shelleyrightmyer6421]

Merry Christmas

[@Nadia72639]

This is so cool! I love this

[@idontknowwhatiamdoinganymo1615]

I actually got a tear in my eye.

[@fruitoson4227]

I don’t even celebrate Christmas but Santa is just so magical

[@akimbobananas4703]

One word- wholesome

[@acidpossum2126]

This was awesome 😁

[@neutropil]

This is just awesome.

[@y.enmarquiss5304]

I really like this video!

[@sleepdeprivation1016]

Watching this already made me happy :D

[@evelynkarinasoto9679]

Dammit Great Big Story, STOP MAKING ME CRY

[@ev9329]

How wholesome!

[@space.cowboy69]

I love old timers so much they’re our own national treasure

[@MrGiggles]

I love all of these guy

[@catherinephan240]

This brings me life.

[@malster2375]

That’s some good content

[@toastkitten5booklover]

I can't stop smiling!

[@thienvunhadichsokinhdich6022]

We wish you a merry Christmas 🎄 and happy new year 🎆 2022 Beautiful

[@jonah4196]

I now fully plan on growing my beard out and attending this school when I'm older

[@chaddumbbrat7174]

I feel blessed

[@peteroselador6132]

This is the best thing I've ever seen

[@coveruplies]

Awesome!!

[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

Isn't that sweet :D

[@nicobarbaros2327]

The pokeballs on their badges

[@polish.remover4067]

I know we adults make fun of Santa claus because were aware of the world and make assumptions and just kinda ruin the idea...but as a kid he was nothing but pure joy. And I may be one of the only adults who still loves the character just pure innocents and happy joy.

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Awesome

[@failureofman9157]

THIS IS HOW HEY DELIVER ALL THE PRESENTS SO FAST!!!

[@isabellaaguiar412]

This is so wholesome So cool

[@golfwang8084]

I live in Michigan, and I remember one time at the movie theater seeing a man who looked like Santa. I was nearly 5 years old, so of course I thought it was actually him. He went with it, and I thought it was so cool. Maybe he went to that school or something.

[@drummingblind]

Lolz at German Santa Claus!! @2:20 (Also why does he look just like Eric Whitacre...?)

[@Mxvu]

*this has given me hope for humanity*

[@ODoyleRulz]

Let me scribble this one down on the old bucket list...

[@KAGEE100]

That was the happiest thing I've seen in a while

[@444satin]

this is so adorable ♥️

[@FatalPivots]

2:20 well looks like someone lost a bet

[@buttercupbill1701]

Oh my god my heart

[@rosegold973]

Awwwwww! This is Honestly so precious :)

[@Horrorbilgee]

I'm in the special part of the youtube:) this type of videos are rare these days

[@neverwithoutnalani]

Only in Michigan... gotta love my state

[@nightlife9907]

This is surreal

[@Godsfeet]

I just have to tell you this story, that is very true. Christmas holiday I'm in my late thirties, and taking a long awaited child to see Santa Claus. I'm not really paying attention to Santa as we make our way up the line as most parents do and as we get closer to Santa I see a little hesitant from the boy who has been holding my hand we makes our way to Santa's lap, yes you guessed it! he cried out, so like a loving parent I reach for the distressed child putting him in my arms but I totally stopped in motion as I stared at the most realistic Santa taking me to my childhood the Santa noticed my dilemma seeing the shock in my face, and I think he may have been just as shocked to see this look on a adults face but he new at that time I thought he was the real Santa and as if in a child's dream he winked at me. To this day even as an adult now I wonder.

[@ilarraza28]

Ok but how did Dumbledore also get to be Santa? This is proof life isn't fair!🤣

[@anairhead8288]

That's one Jolly School!