Kringle and Krampus

09/01/2026

Aww, it's National Forgiveness Day! Our thanks to fellow Santa's Helper Santa Michael, Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School instructor extraordinare, for spreading the word.

A few years ago, a troubled young teen visited Santa in the Carlisle area with his mother. With trepidation, he said "I haven't been very good this year". His mother, nearby, said "Tell him why". A bit emotionally, he said "I hurt people, and just got out of juvie." ... Santa told him that all anyone needs to do is to try again each day. The Nice List is a work in progress for everyone, even Santa. And the first person that he should be nice to is himself.

We don't know what life held for him since, but we elves hope that he is doing well and is happy.

09/01/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Carlisle Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade scheduled for Thursday, November 19th at 7 PM!

Preregistration is required and can be done over the phone (717-243-3318), in person at the Stuart Community Center (415 Franklin Street, Carlisle) or by using the link below.

Register here by 11/17 --> https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec/activity/search/detail/4782?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

08/31/2026

Santa made a special visit to Pennsylvania in July to support Safe Harbour, Inc.

While he was in town, the Head Elf helped him to take care of a few important credentials that he makes a point to renew each year.

Santa’s current Pennsylvania credentials include Child Abuse History Certification, FBI clearance, Mandated Reporter Training, and Pennsylvania State Police clearance.
Santa sought these out because he wants to set a good example for Santa’s helpers everywhere.

We mentor and support emerging holiday performers, including helping them understand the steps involved and, when possible, assisting with the costs of obtaining appropriate clearances for volunteer or professional work involving children.

08/15/2026

Something truly special is on the way! A personal appearance in Carlisle by a "certain someone" is in the works. Stay tuned!

As for this figurine - a maquette of what we're working on - it was created by our resident / Krampus / Head Elf / Santa School graduate / hotchee dog sculptor Aedan Griffith.

08/14/2026

Kringle & Krampus is entering an exciting new chapter as a project of the Charles Bruce Foundation Charles Bruce Foundation.

We’ve been holding visioning sessions with Foundation board members to shape what comes next. Being more closely integrated with the Foundation creates new opportunities to connect our work with its broader mission, partnerships, resources, and community efforts.

We’re also beginning to carefully build a nationwide advisory committee, considering of experts with deep experience various relevant disciplines, communities, and lived experiences.

Their collective insight will help us to grow thoughtfully, to challenge our assumptions, and to create programs that are inclusive, sustainable, and meaningful.

There is a lot ahead, and the enthusiasm around these conversations has been tremendous. We’re excited to keep building and to share more soon!

07/31/2026

We elves were so honored to host Santa when he visited Safe Harbour, Inc. last month. He wants everyone to know how much joy he felt when there. And he reminded himself that he needs many Santa's helpers to share that joy in communities like ours. It may come in other forms, like a portrayal of a historic person at a community event who invites the audience to learn about their life and times.

There are what they call "best practices" to how to prepare for such experiences as a performer that go far beyond just "having someone put on an outfit". And that's why we as a nonprofit project of Charles Bruce Foundation are here, to help organizations and performers to create magical and meaningful experiences. Feel welcome to contact us to learn more!

07/25/2026

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It's almost time for Bed and guess who stopped by!!! Santa!!!!
Reading, coloring and painting ornaments!!!

07/18/2026

Merry Christmas in July!

Come color with Santa until 2 pm today!

07/18/2026

Ok, so Santa asked us to convey his sincerest apologies. The "Snowmogrifier" was left running in his guest room at Create-A-Palooza, and it caused all this Carlisle rain.

In December you would never notice!

So hopefully, the fact that he is visiting History on High Museum Shop from 12-2 today to thank them for being on the nice list since 1874 (and for supporting Charles Bruce Foundation) will make up for the rain!