Christmas in July!
The annual World Santa Congress - Bakkan Denmark!
With special thanks to our Danish friend:
Mr. Sputnik / Per Krogh Petersen www.santa-hohoho.com for
photos/images/info
visit his site to see more films & images
Here is part of the
opening ceremony:
Each year for 3 days in town of Bakkan in Denmark Santas, Mrs Clauses, elves
& pixies
gather from around the world for fun and merry-making. There are lots
of games and a new King Santa is crowned each year as well as a new Pixie or Nisse each year.
The first Father Christmas congress was held in 1957 when Danish artist and
entertainer Professor Tribini realised his dream of bringing the world's
Santas together for some fun days in the middle of the summer. The day
before World Santa Claus Congress starts – the Danish Santa Claus Guild
holds its annual meeting at JulemÊndenes Tingsted (Santa Claus Thingstead)
in Nisseskoven (Pixie Forest) at Bakken.
2011 Pixie (Nisse):
A 12 year old - she must now wear this headscarf
for the next year and will write her name on it!
Christmas
in July
Articles by Mrs Claus:
Christmas in July – Rekindling the Magic of a Traditional
White Christmas
In recent times "Christmas in
July" is popular as an unofficial holiday marked by
celebrations which include parties and dinners featuring the
traditional heavy hot meals associated with the cooler
weather Christmas feasting in the northern hemisphere on
December 25. It is also a time to revisit the virtues
associated with Christmas: giving, forgiving, love and
gratitude and revive and rekindle the spirit that belongs to
Christmas!
To read the article or to publish the article click on the
above blue link or
here!
Mrs Claus Radio Podcast show
- Christmas in July:
Nina Amir gives the
gift of living fully during
Christmas in July
Here are
just some of the Santa's
that have been interviewed
Mrs Claus Visits Santa Michael Rielly
A third generation Santa Claus and
the grandson of Rhode Island’s Most Famous Santa Claus!
He is the Founder of ClausNET.com
the Internet's largest
resource and
social network for Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus &
Elves!
He has two Batchelor Degrees in Santa Claus and
today we get up close and personal with a Master Santa Claus
who is ensuring the passing of traditions of
Santa Claus across generations! www.TheFamilyYak.com
Visit the above link to hear this show!
Santa
Michael Rielly & with his son Elf Bernard preparing for his
Santa Claus debut!
His grandfather in his
original His famous grandfather!
Santa Mask in the 1930’s
Santa James D. Rielly
Kids fell for it!
Our
special guest today is Michael Rielly who has portrayed
Santa Claus for over 18 years and is a third generation
Santa Claus. The grandson of Rhode Island's most famous
Santa, James D. Rielly, a celebrity Santa whose name is
recorded in the Senate Congressional Record as "A Truly
Remarkable Santa Claus From Rhode Island". After
the passing of his grandfather in 1991, Michael took
over the role as Santa Claus. In his grandfather's
honor, Michael appears at many of the same charitable
organizations and hospitals his grandfather visited.
Michael was also the Media and Public Relations Director
for Celebrate Santa 2009. He is the founder of
ClausNET.com the internet's largest online resource and
social network for Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Elves.
He has received two Bachelor degrees in Santa Claus; one
from the world famous Charles W, Howard Santa Claus
School in Midland Michigan and the other from the
International University of Santa Claus.
When not appearing as Santa Claus, Michael works in high
tech sales and marketing. He has over 20 years
experience in internet and technology related companies
where he has served in various roles; founder,
entrepreneur, board member, and business development.
Today we get up close and personal with a Master Santa
Claus!
Mrs Claus visits Santa
Vern
also known as Sergeant Santa & Santa Oz The Wizard!
He’s been a Santa for More than 43 Years!
He & his Bonnie Claus are the owners of
‘Santa’s Place’ in New York!
Today Up Close & Personal
with a Real Bearded Santa sharing insights into
his life, loves & recently released book
‘A Reindeer named Flag’! http://thefamilyyak.com/?p=447
Visit the above link to hear this show!
Santa Vern & with his Bonnie Claus!
Our Special guest today is Vernon Leroy Phillips alias Santa Claus!
Christmas has always been a special time for Vern. He is one of 8
siblings and his brother Gary and his father William were both born
on Christmas Day. Bonnie Claus is Vern’s significant other.
Together they have 11 children and 22 grand children, but as the
Claus’s, they say they have the children of the world, too.
He’s been a member to
the American Legion, A volunteer fireman, served in the
Army Reserves, worked in the underground mines and
quarries for 27 years. He is a member of The 157th
New York State Volunteer Civil War Re-enactors and is
their Civil War Santa, also know to them as their
Sergeant Santa!
His father was a
world War 11 Veteran and Vernon is a Vietnam Veteran.
His youngest son Timothy is in the service and was
stationed in Afghanistan for 13 months and is now in
Georgia. Three of his sons, Vernon, Jack, and
Timothy pictures are in a book called “Christmas In
America”, published in 1989. In the picture they are the
three wise men in a scene at Vern’s local Church’s
Christmas play.
Vern has been Santa
for 43 years. He’s been Santa at his local Church
for 20 years, a friends diner for 10 years, a mixed
handicapped class of children for 10 years as well at
private parties and has appeared at malls and parades.
He and Bonnie have a shop called Santa’s Place where he
is now the resident Santa!
Santa
Vern is also Santa Oz The Wizard and honored the The
Wizard of Oz Parade during it’s 100 year anniversary by
being their special Santa:
yes
he was the Santa Claus for Frank Baum’s parade (author
of The Road to Oz and several Santa Claus books).
Today we get up, close and personal with a real bearded
Santa Claus sharing insights into his life, loves and
recently released book ‘ A Reindeer named Flag’.
Christmas
in July Gifts:
Number one:
Give from
the heart with your
words, smiles, time, write a poem expressing
your gratitude to the ones you love, do extra,
give a compliment, do something for some one
unexpectedly, help a stranger, a neighbor, tell
the people you care about that you love them,
give your full attention to the ones you love
and don't talk about yourself. Raise your
and the world's vibrational energy by lightening
up with laughter and joy. If you are
feeling down and don't think you have much to
give, the best thing you can do is go out and
help someone else - this will also help you to
connect to the spirit of generosity and
Christmas in July - you will feel great and make
someone else feel special and great too.
If you do want to buy gifts why not give gifts
that encourage inspiration, fun and growth!
We are either growing or dying in every moment -
give gifts that support growth! And always
remember to smile, it could be the only gift
someone gets and it could make their day!
Happy Christmas in July
Love to you!
Mrs Claus Australia xx
Christmas
in July 
