Electric Santa Origins

 

"Kris Kringle!"

Walking down the street in my college years, someone rolled down their car window and yelled out "Kris Kringle" to me.  Having grown up in Germany, I knew nothing of the Rankin-Bass Christmas specials that American kids in the 70s grew up with.  As such, this encounter puzzled me for years, until...

Epiphany

Fast forward to my adult life with an American-born wife and our growing family of two little kids:   When "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" came on and I saw the Kris Kringle character as a young man, I instantly understood.  With strawberry blond hair and a red beard, I could see the resemblance.

Giving Back

I retired early from my industrial career and have been looking to give back to the community in which I live.  Through my Zero E-Michigan YouTube channel and blog, I help those who want to get started with electric vehicles.  Fun fact:  While driving my bright red Tesla in Parkville, Missouri, a person dressed as Santa Claus yelled out "Nice sleigh, sir!"  

While that is still an active endeavor, we also decided to share our love for Christmas joy by attending...

Santa School

I had heard about the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School right across the state in Midland, Michigan, so I proposed to my wife that we both attend as Santa and Mrs. Claus students.  

As of October 12, 2024, we are now official graduates!  While we gear up with properly tailored Santa and Mrs. Claus clothing, here's a quick snapshot from the Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm.  

Hope to hear from you soon!  Book your Santa visit by emailing us.