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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2017
  • 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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Комментарии • 549

  • @xcscientist
    @xcscientist 6 лет назад +1279

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

  • @waskhan8693
    @waskhan8693 6 лет назад +1271

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

  • @sheekm227
    @sheekm227 6 лет назад +556

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

    • @imageez
      @imageez 6 лет назад +32

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

    • @winddoggo9406
      @winddoggo9406 6 лет назад +12

      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
      @leonardhd4964 3 года назад +2

      They help santa out!

  • @missparklyunicorn
    @missparklyunicorn 6 лет назад +693

    Okay but which one is REAL Santa

    • @nahfam4362
      @nahfam4362 6 лет назад +37

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

    • @InFaxWeTrust
      @InFaxWeTrust 6 лет назад +6

      Great Question 🤣😂

    • @lobetec314
      @lobetec314 6 лет назад +7

      well, Santa is fake so... none?

    • @grace5369
      @grace5369 6 лет назад +17

      Lobetec *gasp*

    • @lobetec314
      @lobetec314 6 лет назад +5

      so yea, i just ruined your childhood

  • @cjezinne
    @cjezinne 6 лет назад +296

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

    • @SkyGuyLive
      @SkyGuyLive 2 года назад +3

      its not a costume, its a suit!

  • @airwaveshorizon
    @airwaveshorizon 6 лет назад +354

    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.

  • @Pieringg
    @Pieringg 6 лет назад +136

    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
      @fionahuang9928 6 лет назад +1

      GrantPiering 😂

    • @kade6871
      @kade6871 6 лет назад +1

      Midland represent

    • @Navesblue
      @Navesblue 4 года назад +1

      And? Well? What was your immediate reaction?

  • @Dimsum365
    @Dimsum365 6 лет назад +148

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

  • @_curtis
    @_curtis 6 лет назад +770

    This was adorable 😂

    • @InFaxWeTrust
      @InFaxWeTrust 6 лет назад

      Curtis Grove ❤️

    • @kaidenlech
      @kaidenlech 6 лет назад

      this comment currently has 666 likes. uh oh.

    • @thema1998
      @thema1998 5 лет назад

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

  • @myakadolph3927
    @myakadolph3927 6 лет назад +94

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

  • @kaziplayz1623
    @kaziplayz1623 6 лет назад +113

    So this is where all mall Santa's come from

    • @Navesblue
      @Navesblue 4 года назад

      Kai darn tootin!

  • @joeddeg2151
    @joeddeg2151 6 лет назад +135

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

  • @PanchoCarrot
    @PanchoCarrot 6 лет назад +18

    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-
      @nursik- 6 лет назад +1

      Caro_ot your profile pic, lol.

    • @alexwang982
      @alexwang982 6 лет назад

      Caro_ot aww!

    • @jbgardnr
      @jbgardnr Год назад +1

      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.

  • @Slanderbot
    @Slanderbot 6 лет назад +44

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

    • @14_IQ.points
      @14_IQ.points 6 лет назад +1

      Gruzuk santa was made up by coca cola

  • @evank3718
    @evank3718 2 года назад +9

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

  • @highafchihuahua
    @highafchihuahua 6 лет назад +29

    *this is the cutest fucking thing*

  • @TidusX16
    @TidusX16 3 года назад +4

    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.

  • @slooks890
    @slooks890 6 лет назад +6

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

  • @LeCreativeGenius
    @LeCreativeGenius 6 лет назад +167

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

  • @bluextiger2390
    @bluextiger2390 6 лет назад +191

    The one from Germany XD yes

  • @rowanjin4119
    @rowanjin4119 6 лет назад +4

    The sheer amount of positive energy from these men is astonishing

    • @hr-bp1dl
      @hr-bp1dl 6 лет назад

      Rowan Jin sub to me

  • @cubalibreball3809
    @cubalibreball3809 6 лет назад +28

    2:20 I died at Germany

    • @-zephyressence-2018
      @-zephyressence-2018 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @liric1187
    @liric1187 3 года назад +4

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

  • @SubcribeMinecraftNOW
    @SubcribeMinecraftNOW 3 года назад +3

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

  • @bl00dhoney
    @bl00dhoney 6 лет назад +63

    German Santa is unripe

  • @darcybhaiwala7057
    @darcybhaiwala7057 6 лет назад +14

    This is so pure

  • @Karla-rb5jg
    @Karla-rb5jg 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @suckonmyrubberclucky
    @suckonmyrubberclucky 6 лет назад +8

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

  • @azamireid3535
    @azamireid3535 6 лет назад +2

    Aw this is so pure

  • @MartinTabanag
    @MartinTabanag 6 лет назад +3

    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

  • @atsuneh516
    @atsuneh516 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @SmegmaGoblin
    @SmegmaGoblin 6 лет назад +35

    aka fat bearded men school i love it.

  • @lethalmatcha
    @lethalmatcha Год назад +4

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

  • @abemcg3803
    @abemcg3803 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @KravenSpider
    @KravenSpider 4 года назад +8

    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.

  • @futuresenatorleader7210
    @futuresenatorleader7210 5 лет назад

    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...

  • @chacharlles
    @chacharlles 6 лет назад +23

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

  • @stolasish1184
    @stolasish1184 6 лет назад

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

  • @edrage8679
    @edrage8679 6 лет назад +12

    that german santa tho

  • @angelkemp6723
    @angelkemp6723 4 года назад +3

    This warmed my heart completely ❤️

  • @HenryEdward
    @HenryEdward 6 лет назад +3

    This Put A Smile On My Face. Merry Christmas!

  • @generalkenobidaily4642
    @generalkenobidaily4642 6 лет назад

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

  • @kanserthecrab899
    @kanserthecrab899 6 лет назад

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

  • @josiahondohasianlihardomar1120
    @josiahondohasianlihardomar1120 4 года назад +2

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

  • @robbie69lol
    @robbie69lol 3 года назад

    Coming back 3 years later
    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

  • @polish.remover4067
    @polish.remover4067 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @turnmusicbox
    @turnmusicbox 6 лет назад

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

  • @wanerty2291
    @wanerty2291 6 лет назад

    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.

  • @addie1771
    @addie1771 6 лет назад

    I feel so jolly watching this

  • @god0516
    @god0516 6 лет назад

    This was the best video I have seen in months

  • @fruitoson4227
    @fruitoson4227 6 лет назад

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

  • @donnawalker3910
    @donnawalker3910 6 лет назад

    Merry Christmas!!

  • @atropabelladonna3120
    @atropabelladonna3120 6 лет назад

    So heartwarming

  • @wistful4684
    @wistful4684 5 лет назад +4

    Crush:I like bad girls
    Me: 1:58

  • @wills.7895
    @wills.7895 6 лет назад

    this is so pure

  • @whitefoxtoast1830
    @whitefoxtoast1830 6 лет назад

    This is so wholesome and I love it

  • @evelynkarinasoto9679
    @evelynkarinasoto9679 6 лет назад

    Dammit Great Big Story, STOP MAKING ME CRY

  • @liamkenning7574
    @liamkenning7574 6 лет назад +29

    This is so fun

  • @Godsfeet
    @Godsfeet 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs
    @TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs 6 лет назад +11

    Isn't that sweet :D

  • @MrGiggles
    @MrGiggles 6 лет назад

    I love all of these guy

  • @thienvunhadichsokinhdich6022
    @thienvunhadichsokinhdich6022 2 года назад +2

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

  • @shelleyrightmyer6421
    @shelleyrightmyer6421 Год назад +1

    Merry Christmas

  • @akimbobananas4703
    @akimbobananas4703 4 года назад +1

    One word- wholesome

  • @th4mas
    @th4mas 6 лет назад +1

    Happy holidays peeps

  • @adrianelias2365
    @adrianelias2365 6 лет назад +1

    SC ring looks slick!

  • @space.cowboy69
    @space.cowboy69 6 лет назад

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

  • @y.enmarquiss5304
    @y.enmarquiss5304 6 лет назад

    I really like this video!

  • @psilonic8452
    @psilonic8452 6 лет назад +1

    This is so wholesome...

  • @drummingblind
    @drummingblind 6 лет назад

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

  • @sleepdeprivation1016
    @sleepdeprivation1016 6 лет назад

    Watching this already made me happy :D

  • @Nadia72639
    @Nadia72639 6 лет назад

    This is so cool! I love this

  • @toastkitten5booklover
    @toastkitten5booklover 6 лет назад

    I can't stop smiling!

  • @golfwang8084
    @golfwang8084 6 лет назад

    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.

  • @idontknowwhatiamdoinganymo1615
    @idontknowwhatiamdoinganymo1615 6 лет назад

    I actually got a tear in my eye.

  • @jonah4196
    @jonah4196 5 лет назад

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

  • @failureofman9157
    @failureofman9157 6 лет назад

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

  • @coveruplies
    @coveruplies 6 лет назад

    Awesome!!

  • @FatalPivots
    @FatalPivots 6 лет назад +3

    2:20 well looks like someone lost a bet

  • @ilarraza28
    @ilarraza28 2 года назад +2

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

  • @chaddumbbrat7174
    @chaddumbbrat7174 6 лет назад

    I feel blessed

  • @nicobarbaros2327
    @nicobarbaros2327 6 лет назад

    The pokeballs on their badges

  • @KAGEE100
    @KAGEE100 6 лет назад

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

  • @ev9329
    @ev9329 6 лет назад

    How wholesome!

  • @neutropil
    @neutropil 6 лет назад

    This is just awesome.

  • @peteroselador6132
    @peteroselador6132 6 лет назад

    This is the best thing I've ever seen

  • @Horrorbilgee
    @Horrorbilgee 6 лет назад

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

  • @ODoyleRulz
    @ODoyleRulz 6 лет назад

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

  • @catherinephan240
    @catherinephan240 6 лет назад

    This brings me life.

  • @acidpossum2126
    @acidpossum2126 6 лет назад

    This was awesome 😁

  • @malster2375
    @malster2375 4 года назад +1

    That’s some good content

  • @Mxvu
    @Mxvu 6 лет назад

    *this has given me hope for humanity*

  • @neverwithoutnalani
    @neverwithoutnalani 6 лет назад

    Only in Michigan... gotta love my state

  • @isabellaaguiar412
    @isabellaaguiar412 6 лет назад

    This is so wholesome
    So cool

  • @nightlife9907
    @nightlife9907 5 лет назад +1

    This is surreal

  • @KillJoy_Since2017
    @KillJoy_Since2017 6 лет назад

    Awesome

  • @rosegold973
    @rosegold973 6 лет назад

    Awwwwww! This is Honestly so precious :)

  • @anairhead8288
    @anairhead8288 6 лет назад +1

    That's one Jolly School!

  • @KaeyasBlueberry
    @KaeyasBlueberry 2 года назад +1

    Pov: You're a kid that live near this school. Its almost Christmas and you went outside to play near here. Then, you see 5 Santa looks a like walking around and it terrifies you. *And then you are so scared that on Christmas you went to sleep super early*/j

  • @austinfrederick1360
    @austinfrederick1360 3 года назад +2

    My dream is going to be Santa Clause I hope it comes true