I trained at the Harvard of Santa Schools – I learned everything from BEARD hygiene to sleigh driving and reindeer handling

An influencer took a fascinating look behind the scenes at the “Harvard of Santa Schools.”

Michelle Khare, 31, took to YouTube to share her experiences at Charles W. Howard Santa School in Midland, Michigan.

First introduced in 1937, the three-day program includes learning to work in a workshop, ride a sleigh and use sign language.

The ticket price for new students is $620 with the goal of “upholding the traditions and preserving the history of Santa Claus, while providing students with the necessary resources to enhance and further develop their portrayals of Santa and Mrs. Claus, define and at the heart of Santa to come. “Spread the Christmas spirit to everyone you meet.”

She said that every year “300 of Santa’s cousins ​​from around the world” come to the school “to learn everything from toy making to sleigh riding, beard hygiene to reindeer handling.”

Michelle began by explaining the premise: “We all know there’s only one Santa and he lives in the North Pole, but even Santa needs help.”

Every year she said ‘300 of Santa’s cousins ​​from around the world Globe “Descent to School”to learn everything from toy making to sledding to beard hygiene for handling reindeer.’

The content creator started her journey saying: “I love Christmas. I am so excited that we are going to International Santa School today.

“This place is known as the Harvard of Santa Claus schools, which means apparently there are a lot of them and this one is the best.”

Michelle takes her first step into the training school, which is full of Santa impersonators.

The group heads to an auditorium to hear a welcome speech from Dean Tom Valent, who claims, “You can’t teach someone all the techniques to be Santa Claus in three days, but you can develop your mind.” strengthened, they will last a lifetime.

‘In The At Santa Claus School we learn about the heart of Santa Claus and the spirit of Christmas.

“They’ll probably all be good Santas if they learn to keep that loving spirit.”

The first lesson was about making toys in the workshop as an “opportunity to experience what it’s like to make toys in the North Pole.”

Next came training to be a Parade Santa, which is “one of the biggest gigs a Santa can get”; Participants in the program took turns getting on a sled and taking the reins

Students began with a series of warm-up songs, dances and “Ho ho ho” exercises before starting the activities.

The first was making toys in the workshop as “Opportunity to experience what it is like making toys at the North Pole.’

Michelle notes how loud it is as “everyone claps,” as Santa pro Tom explains, “WI want them to have it tangible experiences to answer children’s questions.

“If you go to a workshop to make toys and they ask you what it’s like at the North Pole, you can now explain it.”

Next came training to become a parade Santa, the “one of The biggest gigs a Santa can get.”

Participants in the program took turns getting on a sleigh, taking the reins and shouting their Christmas greetings.

Michelle admitted: “WWhen I first heard we were doing this Okay, I didn’t really understand why – of course it’s nice, but what do you actually learn?

The final challenge is to pass a test in front of excitable children. Michelle said: “For me it may only be a five-minute interaction, but for the children it can be a key memory for a lifetime.”

“What I realize now is that it’s important to have these real experiences so that when kids ask you about it, you have a real memory to fall back on.”

Other lessons include festive footwork, Christmas carols and even American Sign Language, as Michelle added: “Pprint out on the red suit means the spread of joy all children – and that means all children.”

The final challenge is to pass the actual exam in front of a group of excited children.

Michelle said: “For me it may only be a five-minute interaction, but for the children it can be a key memory for a lifetime.”

And after successfully putting all her teachings to the test, the YouTuber concluded: “I honestly spent so much time on it I was worried about the questions the kids might ask me, but I really cared about making the kids feel heard and seen.

“Whether you believe in the magic of Santa Claus or not, there’s no denying the impact he can have on children, adults and people of all ages, and that, in my opinion, is the true spirit of the holiday.”