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Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan. The legend of Santa Claus has endured many centuries. The Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School is becoming legendary as it is in it's 71st year of classes. Student Santas gather from around the world to share their common love of Christmas and the magical spirit of Santa Claus. They share their stories, learn common traditions, and values that started at this school from the beginning. 

  • Santa Claus student Jerry Julian of Colorado walks to the Santa School house during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Student Santa Claus students open their workbooks for a study session during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • A Santa student looks on during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 16, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Santa student John Siebler, of Fort White, Florida laughs during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 16, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Santa Claus student John Siebler, of Fort White, Florida practices hi Ho Ho ho's during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 16, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Santa Claus students practice their {quote}Ho Ho Ho's{quote} during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 16, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Santa Students practice dancing during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 16, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • A view of The back of a Santa student's shirt the reads {quote}I see you When you're Sleeping{quote} during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 16, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Santa students stop by Toys R US to learn about the popular toys for the Holiday Season during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • A Santa student learns how to ride in a sleigh with fake reindeer during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 16, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Santa student Jerry Owens of New Albany, Indiana walks a reindeer in the back yard of Santa Claus school Dean Tom Valent during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 16, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Santa Claus student Tom Carmendy, of Westminster, Colorado puts on his Santa Claus suit prior to performing for a group of elementary school children during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Students John Siebler of Fort White, Florida and Mary Ellen Stroh, of Midland Michigan are dressed up as Santa Claus and Mrs Claus and share a laugh prior to appearing for local children during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Student Santas hide their faces with a newspaper from the visiting children as not to confuse them while a dressed up Santa is performing during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Santa Claus student Tom Carmendy, of Westminster, Colorado dresses up as Santa Claus and greets elementary school children during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Eli Walker, 5 years old of Midland Michigan smiles after recieving a Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer nose from a Student Santa Claus during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Students John Siebler of Fort White, Florida and Mary Ellen Stroh, of Midland Michigan dress up as Santa Claus and Mrs Claus to test their skills on local children during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Students John Siebler of Fort White, Florida and Mary Ellen Stroh, of Midland Michigan dress up as Santa Claus and Mrs Claus and appear for local children during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Snow falls on elementary school children as they leave the Santa Claus House during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
  • Santa student Jim Southward of San Carlos, California say goodbye to elementary school children after an appearance during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 17, 2008 in Midland, Michigan.
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