Santa school grads ready for New York's streets

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NEW YORK CITY (CNN) -- Ho! Ho! Ho!

After demonstrating they could bellow these words with a level of holiday cheer expected from Santa Claus, 40 students prepared on Tuesday to leave the Sidewalk Santa Training School for Manhattan's streets.

The students -- dressed in traditional Santa suits of black boots, red velvet pants, and red velvet coats stuffed with padding -- also had to recite the eight reindeer names.

The graduates received diplomas from Alan Kalter, the voice of "The Late Show with David Letterman," following their course. Kalter had been the teacher and master of ceremonies.

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