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Roll Call: Kris Kringle, Santa Claus, Father Christmas...

Roll Call: Kris Kringle, Santa Claus, Father Christmas...

In 1961, Santa hopefuls from department stores around the nation gathered in Albion, NY, to get "certified" at the only Santa School in existence. The school offered a five-day, $75 course that taught students the history of Santa, how to do proper makeup and costumes, and how to deal with any tiny terror that might fall on their laps. Next stop: Macy's 34th Street!

Photo: Alfred Eisenstaedt/LIFE

Dec 16, 2009
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