I will seek knowledge to be well versed in the mysteries of bringing Christmas cheer and good will to all the people that I encounter in my journeys and travels.
I shall be dedicated to hearing the secret dreams of both children and adults.
I understand that the true and only gift I can give, as Santa, is myself.
I acknowledge that some of the requests I will hear will be difficult and sad. I know in these difficulties there lies an opportunity to bring a spirit of warmth, understanding and compassion.
I know the “real reason for the season” and know that I am blessed to be able to be a part of it.
I realize that I belong to a brotherhood and will be supportive, honest and show fellowship to my peers.
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.
I pledge myself to these principles as a descendant of Saint Nicholas the gift giver of Myra.
-- Phillip L. Wenz : Santa of Santa's Village Signed by: x Santa Dennis Blanden
Member: Santa Claus Oath Committee /Convention
Santa Claus Oath Video Produced & © by: -- Phillip L. Wenz
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Elements of the Santa Claus Oath Coat of Arms
"The first ceremony of the Santa Claus Oath was held at Celebrate Santa. Since that time we have been pondering an idea.
Working
with a professional graphic artist, Michael Rielly and I have been
working on a historically correct Coat of Arms for the Santa Claus
Oath. The Santa Claus Oath Coat of Arms represents the Oath with the
following elements:
Shield
The shield shape is consistent with the time of St. Nicholas.
Symbols
The letters S and C represent the name of Santa Claus.
The
candy canes symbolize the two legendary Santas, Charles Howard and Jim
Yellig. The canes are crossed as Yellig's and Howard's paths crossed
only once. The lower part of the shield has the three acknowledged
symbols of St. Nicholas, the miter (bishop's hat) the crosier
(shepherds staff) and three gold coins, representing the gold given to
provide dowries to impoverished maidens.
Reindeer
There are
two reindeer that flank the shield. One reindeer represents designer
bearded Santas and the other represents real bearded Santas. The
reindeer have come together in unity to uphold the shield and uphold
their pledge to the Santa Claus Oath.
Grapevines
At the top
and bottom of the shield and reindeer there are grapevines. The
grapevines are an ancient symbol for the thirst and quest of knowledge.
Banner
Completing the Coat of Arms is a banner with “Santa Claus Oath” on it.
Colors
The
colors of the Santa Claus Coat of Arms are the traditional Christian
colors of Christmas. Red is for the blood of Christ, Green is for the
Eternal life in Christ and gold is for Christ the Divine.
The
Santa Claus Oath Coat of Arms has eight elements. These eight elements
represent the eight principles that make up the Santa Claus Oath.
The Shield
The SC Letters
The Crossed Candy Canes
The Traditional Symbols of St. Nicholas
The Reindeer
The Grapevines
The Banner
The Colors
As
part of the Santa Claus Oath's continuing commitment to Santa America
that we made at the Celebrate Santa Convention, we will be using the
Coat of Arms in some special fund raising projects. We just got back
the TM paperwork on the image for protection and now we have to meet
with John Scheuch, the new Executive Director of Santa America this
July in Chicago to discuss some concepts. As always ALL the proceeds
will go to charity. As I promised, the Oath will never be used to make
money, but it will be used to raise money for children."
-- Phil Wenz
Photo of Santa Dennis by: Sue Phillips
Capture & Creativity, Grove City, OH (614) 288-7688
All Contents © 2008, 20009 SantaOhio.com All rights reserved The Santa Claus Oath is copyrighted under an attachment with Arcadia Publishing 2008 by Phillip L. Wenz. ISBN # 978-0-7385-4149-5, LCCC # 2007925452