Midland, Michigan
Over 200 Santas and Mrs. Clauses from all over the US gather at the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School every year to study the art of being Santa.
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Midland, Michigan
The Santa Holmes Kimble is studying the art of make-up during one of the special classes of the Santa Claus School.
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Midland, Michigan
One of the students at the Santa Claus School learns how to groom his moustache and beard.
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Midland, Michigan
Jerry Julian, a professional Santa from Colorado, practices yoga outside the Santa House.
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Midland, Michigan
Jerry Julian, again, hides in the tall grass during a field trip with the other students of the Santa House.
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Midland, Michigan
A Norwegian professional Santa is doing some shopping at a Tous R Us store during one of the trips at the Santa Claus School.
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Midland, Michigan
A group of Santas and Mrs. Clauses enjoy their lunch at Pizza Sam’s during a break from classes.
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Clare, Michigan
A santa is listening to a trained reindeer at the Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm.
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Midland, Michigan
Santas, along with a local mascot, wave at the camera as they leave for lunch break in a small red car.
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Midland, Michigan
A group of santas laughs during a class where they learn more about the Santa Spirit at the Santa Claus School.
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Midland, Michigan
Thomas Valent, the dean of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School, sits on the Santa Throne at the Santa House in Midland.
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