Santa School is Real and This Video Shows Us How Professional Santas Are Trained

Here’s an interesting video that gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Santa School. Yes, Santa School is a real thing where people train to be a professional Santa Claus. Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland, Michigan is the oldest Santa school in the world. It’s filled with a bunch of jolly men looking to spread some good will cheer to the world.

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.

I actually know a professional Santa and over the years it’s been especially cool to know Santa Claus for my kids. I love this time of year, I love the Christmas season, and it’s always good to know that there is no shortage of people wanting to be Santa.