
Santa Special
Special | 26m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Discover the incredible history of Santa Claus, Indiana, and about the original Santa!
Yes, Indiana, there is a Santa Claus! Learn the surprising history behind the town of Santa Claus, Indiana. Meet the man behind the beard, Jim Yellig, Santa Claus' chief resident for over 40 years. Explore the incredible story behind the thousands of letters that arrive in Santa Claus each holiday season, and get into the holiday spirit with volunteer Elves.
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The Weekly Special is a local public television program presented by WTIU PBS
Support comes from Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington and the Al Cobine Recognition Endowment.

Santa Special
Special | 26m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Yes, Indiana, there is a Santa Claus! Learn the surprising history behind the town of Santa Claus, Indiana. Meet the man behind the beard, Jim Yellig, Santa Claus' chief resident for over 40 years. Explore the incredible story behind the thousands of letters that arrive in Santa Claus each holiday season, and get into the holiday spirit with volunteer Elves.
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The Weekly Special is a local public television program presented by WTIU PBS
Support comes from Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington and the Al Cobine Recognition Endowment.