My Santa Journey
From the moment I started talking, I’ve been entertaining and jovial. I entered the magical world of the North Pole in 2017. While enjoying my first time donning the red suit I came across a little girl who just exploded with the wonderment of seeing Santa. I was hooked, I would never put down that ruby coat. Since then I have been dedicated to being the best Santa I can be.
I have an Associates in Teaching, graduated in 2019 from the oldest school for Santa's in the world C.W. Howard Santa Claus School. I am also a Morgan's Wonderland's Inclusion Initiative Certified Santa. I attend Santa conferences and workshops yearly to help improve my holly and jolly.
I am a member of good standing with the Lone Star Santas. A non profit organization that use the Convoy of Toys to bring smiles to children who have suffer from disasters.
Also a member of IBRBS or the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, a non profit group with a mission to keep Christmas magic in the hearts of children of all ages by creating an
international Christmas community.
I am a founding member of Santas of Color Network which endeavors to build a bridge from the larger North Pole Community to Santas of Color to create a better circle of contacts and diversity centered resources. Saunders Claus has been given honorary membership to Council For Unity, a wonderful organization that empowers students, individuals, and groups with the tools necessary to promote unity, safety and achievement in communities.
Outside of the North Pole Community I am a proud member of the Sons of the American Legion.
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When not at the Workshop in the North Pole, you will find Mrs. Claus and I in Dallas, Texas area.
At every gathering we recite the Santa Claus Oath and promise to strive to bring the joy of Santa to everyone.
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"...I promise to use "my" powers to create happiness, spread love and make fantasies come to life in the true and sincere tradition of the Santa Claus Legend..." ** From the Santa Oath ** Phillip L. Wenz
Articles
Columbia Missourian
'He’s the real deal': Saunders Claus brings Christmas magic to Columbia
Webster Kirkwood Times
Saunders Claus Kirkwood High grad Christopher Saunders hooked on spreading the joy of Santa
~Melissa Wilkinson​​
Huffington Post
Disney Parks Are Finally Featuring Black Santas. Here's Why It Matters.
Nope, Santa doesn't need to be white. And the world is finally catching on.