How Do You Become Santa Claus? Santa School, Of Course! | National Geographic

Aspiring Santas learn beard grooming, belly laughs, and how to negotiate contracts at Santa School. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe #NationalGeographic #SantaClaus #Christmas About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta Since the 1930s, aspiring Santas have been gathering in Midland, Michigan for the annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School, a three-day course for Kris Kringle newbies and veterans alike. While there they learn everything from holiday jingles, beard grooming, and belly laughs to negotiating contracts and working with small children. The student St. Nicks interact with live reindeer, get fashion tips, and take a trip to nearby Frankenmuth, home of the self-styled “largest Christmas store in the world.” The school is run by 66-year-old dean Tom Valent and his aptly named wife Holly. READ: Here Comes Santa Claus—and He’s Going to School http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/12/santa-claus-school-christmas-holidays-video/ How Do You Become Santa Claus? Santa School, Of Course! | National Geographic https://youtu.be/goIqmMVEqRA National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo