[20060917 (IE/B3,OC/B3,LA/B3,VN/B3,SF/B3) -- YES, VIRGINIA: Dozens of Santas gather in San Dimas for a seminar on the business of the Claus. Afterward, they received diplomas from the "International University of Santa Claus." -- PHOTOGRAPHER: Damon Winter Los Angeles Times] *** [Winter, Damon -- - 115395.ME.0916.santa - About forty would-be santas were on hand for a one-day Santa training session called "100 days 'till Christmas". The seminar was presented by Timothy Connaghan and his International University of Santa Clause. The trainees recieved tips on the buisness of Santa Clause, working with children, grooming and appearance and the history of Santa Clause. Here some of the Santas-in-training take pictures during the presentation of certificates at the seminar's conclusion. The seminar was held at the Red Roof Inn in San Dimas, Saturday Sept. 16, 2006.] Photo: Damon Winter / Los Angeles Times / Los Angeles Times