2026 is a wonderful year. It is a year of some very special anniversaries.
First of all, this year marks my 24th year of teaching my school, the International University of Santa Claus, aka: School4Santas. Additionally, I just celebrated my 78th birthday.
To celebrate my 78th year, and the school’s 24th anniversary, I would like to give every Santa and Mrs. Claus a little present as a way of sharing in these anniversaries.
FREE live streaming of School4Santas June 26 & 27!
I will be live-streaming a regional School4Santas on June 26 and 27 from Christmas Dreams, in Winter Springs, FL., from 8 am to 5 pm (Eastern time), each day. So set your alarm clocks.Christmas Dreams is a Christian-based organization with a very special mission to provide Christmas experiences 365 days a year for children who are battling life threatening illnesses.
Christmas Dreams is located at, “The Church @ 434,” and they have again graciously offered to live-stream the entire two days, 16-hours, of school for all to view. They weekly live-stream their Sunday services and the streaming of School4Santas is very similar.
I invite you to share this with any Santas, Mrs. Claus or other Holiday professionals. Additionally, if you belong to a Santa Network, Association or Facebook group, please feel free to pass this information along to anyone you wish.
School4Santas covers two days.
DAY ONE – FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 8:00 am Eastern Time. Day One is the basics of being a Santa or Mrs. Claus. This is the same work, whether you are working at a mall, or working for yourself doing private and company parties, or just volunteering in your community.
You only need to visit YouTube and click on the following link:
https://youtube.com/live/AaAsYxEM9us?feature=share
DAY TWO – SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 8:00 am Eastern Time . The second day is adding to the basic work of Santa, How to find work, setting your rates, and being in business for yourself. You only need to visit YouTube and click on the following link:
https://youtube.com/live/raqBYAq4Q_4?feature=share
Or you can view the school at Touchandchange.com:
Both Days classes start at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time): TouchandChange.com/school-4-santas-live-stream
There is no obligation to register for the school. This is a FREE opportunity for Santas and Mrs. Claus. Especially those who are not able to attend a school or training program.
Whether it is due to your finances, difficulty in scheduling the time, or traveling any long distances, you can view the full two days of training from the comfort of your home. Or for that fact, from anywhere in the world, anyone can view the free streaming.
COURSE BOOK
The course book for the school is “Behind the Red Suit – The Business of Santa.” If you have a previous edition of the book, you can use that to follow during the streaming.
If you do not have a book, possibly you can borrow one from someone who has previously attended my school. It is not required to follow the live-stream, but it helps.
Due to the expected large attendance, this will not be a Zoom-type streaming. So live, two-way participation will not be available. But we are planning to set up a text channel and we hope to have your questions answered.
And remember, this will be a live broadcast, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Eastern time), each day. So set your alarm clock. My apologies for those on the west coast or in other international time zones.
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Have you had a question or two? If so, I thought it might be nice to share some information about the International University of Santa Claus, aka: School4Santas.
Some of the basic questions are answered on the school website at: FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions | School4Santas
I like to think that School4Santas is, “The World’s Largest Santa School,” considering that this is my 24th year, and I have presented almost 6,000 diplomas since my first class in Los Angeles, on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC) in 2003.
And since the first publishing of the school course book, “Behind the Red Suit, the Business of Santa,” over 5,000 copies have been printed.
Yes, there are other Santa Schools, Special Training programs, on-line videos, and even live Zoom training that you can invest in. But, numbers often speak for themselves. So, I am very proud of the work I have done to help all who have attended my schools.
As a professional Santa, with over 58 years of experience in almost every area of our industry, I have shared my knowledge with all. This has been through writings, blogs, Zoom sessions, Home study courses , over 200 live schools, and producing the two “Discover Santa” conventions, the largest ever held.
I would love to be a mentor to every Santa that asks, but unfortunately I cannot make the time to be everyone’s mentor. So, I do hope my school and my teachings will fill that void.
But, I am always available for any Santa or Mrs. Claus to answer questions and just to talk. I am always available via phone, text or email. Any time you might have a question, please feel free to contact me. There is no charge and would you believe, sometimes I learn something from you.
Often, I will have an answer for your or at least some information, or the name of someone that can possibly give you the answer that you need.
And please know that you don’t have to attend my school in order to call me with a question. I am glad to take calls from any one in our industry. And if I don’t answer, I may be teaching or busy with matters at home. Please leave a message and a return phone number. And, remember I am now on the east coast and at our home we try to limit calls with no calls after 8 pm eastern time. Other wise, send a text or email.
God bless you, and may you always have the Christmas spirit in your heart.
With a Twinkle in the eye, I remain yours Santacerely,
National Santa ™
Tim Connaghan
Phone/Text: (631) 871-4901
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P.S. Additionally, I have a collection of webinars on YouTube. Just visit the National Santa Channel on YouTube.