Santa is the most recognized person all over the world and responds to many different names such as St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and Pere Noel.   At the North Pole, Santa lives with the love of his life Mrs. Claus, his hardworking elves and his ever faithful reindeer, always keeping a watchful eye for those being naughty or nice, making his list and of course, checking it twice! To the believer, Santa is as real as winter follows fall and summer follows spring.   Just because you may not be able to see, touch, or hear something, does not mean it is not real.  In many of your lives, the time may come when you question whether or not Santa exists.  You'll have to make your own decisions about Santa.  Whether you remain a true believer, or believe for a while, or never believe at all, as long as you do your best to be a kind and caring person, Santa Claus will always believe in you.  Dare to believe! Santa asks everyone to be good and follow the Pillars of Character: Be Kind Do Your Share Play by the Rules Treat Others with Respect Do What Is Right Be Honest And always remember this:  Keep the twinkle in your eyes and the Spirit of Christmas in your heart all Year!

Santa is the classic grandfather figure, comforting and kind, sharing Love, Joy, and Hope with everyone he meets.  Santa believes goodwill and generosity of spirit should be shared equally and freely between all members of the human race and personifies such a noble vision. Santa's presence always inspires a sense of mystery and wonder; a hope that dreams can come true and fairytales can become real.  The 'Spirit of Christmas' follows Santa wherever he is, providing wonder, excitement, laughter and joy to the children of all ages.