Tonight, I had the joy and honor of attending a powerful session with the World Santa Claus Network (WSCN), featuring the legendary Santa Carlucci—celebrating 33 years of professional portrayal and an inductee into the Santa Claus Hall of Fame. To be in a virtual room with a figure who has devoted more than three decades to this magical craft was already a gift. But what made the evening even more unforgettable was his live demonstration of a revolutionary new tool for Claus portrayal artists: the AI Elf App.

This isn’t just any tech gimmick. This innovative AI-powered audio interface is designed specifically with Santas and Mrs. Clauses in mind. It blends artificial intelligence with improvisation and storytelling, offering real-time conversation capabilities that allow Claus characters to engage with children in deeply personalized and magical ways.

Imagine this: You’re visiting with a child, and the AI Elf App—fed with information ahead of time via voice, text, or even website URLs—whispers little-known facts about the child into your ear or onscreen. Their teacher’s name, the name of their new puppy, or that they just learned how to ride a bike. Suddenly, the illusion of “Santa knows everything” becomes delightfully real. It gives voice to North Pole characters and creates an improv-friendly playground where imagination and technology meet in harmony.

For us Claus portrayal artists, this is a game-changer. The AI Elf App becomes the perfect companion for the storyteller—enhancing, not replacing, the heart of what we do. It keeps the magic alive and helps us meet the next generation where they are, without losing our timeless traditions.

But what really struck me tonight—beyond the tech—was the reminder that Santa doesn’t sleep during the off-season. Claus portrayal artists like myself are hard at work all year long in meetings, seminars, and training events like this one. Whether it’s refining storytelling, learning how to build better experiences for families, updating our wardrobe, or studying new technology, we’re always preparing to make each Christmas more magical than the last.

The bearded man you see in December is only part of the story. Behind the scenes, year-round, is a dedicated artist continually learning, evolving, and creating—because magic doesn’t just happen. It’s built with love, imagination, and yes, sometimes a little help from the elves…even the digital ones.

Warm wishes,
Father Christmas of the Three Mountains