May 2-4, 2024 in Birch Run, MI

Individual Registration     Couple Registration 

This session has a built-in BONUS, with a visit to the famed Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store. 

Tuition

Airport Information

Hotel Information

Comfort Inn
11911 Dixie Hwy
Birch Run, MI 48415
989-624-7777

ROOM RATE: $105++

Book directly with the hotel by May 1, 2024 to guarantee the group rate of $105++ ($107++ for Accessible room). Call the number above and mention Santa Nana’s Holiday University for the discounted rate. Save costs with a roommate!

Hotel Amenities

• Free Hot Breakfast
• Complimentary WiFi and Internet
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Heated Pool
• 100% Smoke Free
• Elevators
• Free Parking
• More Amenities on Comfort Inn’s Website

Charitable Project

We are honored to support the charity of great importance to our hosts – Great Lakes Santas, Inc. Great Lakes Santas is a 501(c) (3) that works to carry on the tradition of St. Nicholas, a Turkish saint who spent his inherited wealth to help the sick and poor – especially children. We will have a representative from Great Lakes Santas to share about the work they do. 

What is needed: You can donate monetarily or bring items. You can write a check made payable to Great Lakes Santas, Inc. You will receive a receipt by mail shortly after the session. For items, Great Lakes helps toddlers to grade school children. You can bring new, unwrapped toys, clothing, hygiene supplies, pajamas, and anything to help children in need.

Swap or Sell

This is not intended for vendors, but for attendees to recycle their personal accessories/clothing. Here, you can bring your gently used Claus items and either swap with another Claus, or sell. The negotiations are strictly between the swapper and the swappee, and Santa Nana’s does not receive any of the proceeds. It’s our way of helping you to recycle your unused items and jazz up your own closet. We will have a member of Great Lakes Santas selling accessories with all proceeds going to help children in need.

Sessions

We have a mix of Santa Nana’s original plus new information to share. We’ll cover these topics and more, with breakout sessions to practice and share your experience and insights.

• History of Women in Christmas (plus Santa and Elves)
• Character on the Inside (developing your inner Claus)
• Character on the Outside (defining your outer Claus)
• Marketing, Branding, and Business
• Taking Care of Yourself
• The Complete Claus Experience
• Exceeding Customer Expectations
• Working in the Christmas Community
• Event Design and Rehearsals
• More!

Schedule

• 4:00 pm ==> Jingle and Mingle
  • Casual welcome reception with light refreshments. Many of you are choosing to bring along some goodies to share throughout the weekend, or small gifts to share with your classmates. Thank you in advance for that!
  • We’ll start the Swap or Sell Thursday evening.

Friday, May 3, 2024

• Complimentary breakfast for those staying at the hotel.
• 8:30 – 5:00 – Class (lunch provided).
• 6:00 – Group Dinner (separate checks at a local restaurant).
• 7:30 – Evening of Fun in the Conference Room and Swap or Sell continues.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

• Complimentary breakfast for those staying at the hotel.
• 8:30 – 5:00 – Class (lunch provided).
• 5:00 Claus Oaths, Graduation, Class Photo, and Reception, with alumni invited to attend.
• Dinner on your own (or stay on and help finish any leftovers).
• Evening of Fun in the Conference Room and Swap or Sell ends at 6:00 pm.

Sunday, May 5, 2024 – BONUS DAY

• Visit to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas Store, with lunch in Frankenmuth.
• For those staying Sunday, we’ll have a casual gathering of sorts.

Schedule is subject to change as we fine tune the details.

Santa Nana’s Holiday University – a different and unexpected point of view for holiday education

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