The Travel Channel is planning to feature attractions in Santa Claus. Its "Christmas Showdown" special, set to air next year, will spotlight a historic 22-foot Santa Claus statue and a fruitcake eating contest at Santa's Candy Castle. SANTA CLAUS, Ind. – The Travel Channel will film the famous town of Santa Claus, Indiana, during the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration next month, for a new special called "Christmas Showdown." While in town on Saturday, December 8, producers for the Travel Channel plan to visit the town's two original attractions - the Santa Claus statue and Santa's Candy Castle - which both opened in December of 1935. The historic 22-foot Santa Claus statue, which was recently restored, is part of the Santa Claus Museum & Village. The nearby Santa's Candy Castle will hos... 11/30/2012

It's a big weekend for a major southern Indina tourism business. Holiday World will open for it's 66th season Saturday, while Splashin' Safari waterpark will welcome visitors for 2012 starting next week. President Dan Koch says the parks have doubled attendance over the past 10 years, which he describes as "very good in the industry." Koch hopes the trend continues this year with the opening of the $9 million Mammoth water coaster. The largest single-ride investment in Holiday World’s history also sets a new size record: the world’s longest water coaster – Mammoth – opens in May. "We added our first water coaster in 2010; Wildebeest was a runaway hit,” says park president Dan Koch. “So we asked our designers for something even bigger. It’s so huge, we’re calling it Mammoth.” Located eas... 05/07/2012

Santa Claus a Finalist for "Most Fun" TownJune 9, 2011 (Santa Claus, Ind.) - The town of Santa Claus is one of 30 contenders in the Best of the Road contest sponsored by USA Today and Rand McNally. Competing with six other finalists in the category for "Most Fun," Santa Claus, Indiana was selected from over 600 locales.On June 23, five teams of travelers will journey from New York City to Los Angeles by July 15. Each team will visit six towns in an assigned category: most beautiful, most patriotic, friendliest, most fun, and best food, as well as points of interest en route.The teams will choose the number one town in each of their respective categories and the towns will be highlighted on the Rand McNally website and in the 2013 Rand McNally Road Atlas, as well as on USA Today's Travel... 06/16/2011

The family that owns Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus has donated $25,000 to the Lincoln Amphitheatre in Spencer County. The gift is in memory of Will Koch, who passed away last year. His mother Pat says the family is encouraging others to donate with the hope of having the contribution double to jump start the amphitheatre's fund drive.   SANTA CLAUS, IND-----With Abraham Lincoln's birthday just around the corner, Holiday World's Koch family today issues a $25,000 challenge gift to Lincoln Amphitheatre in memory of Will Koch. "My oldest son was such an admirer of our sixteenth president," says Holiday World matriarch Pat Koch. "Part of Will's legacy is his dedication to seeing the story of Abraham Lincoln's Indiana roots shared in Lincoln Amphitheatre." Abraham Lincoln... 02/14/2011

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari President Dan Koch says the parks have topped one-million in attendance for the fifth year in a row. The attraction in Santa Claus has wrapped up its 64th season by setting an attendance record with nearly 1.2 million guests. Holiday World has also announced former President Will Koch has been inducted into the World Waterpark Association Hall of Fame. SANTA CLAUS, IND-----Holiday World finished its 64th season today by setting a new seasonal attendance record, up nearly 14 percent from the previous record, set last year. "This is the fifth year in a row we've topped one million in attendance," says park president Dan Koch. "We're very grateful to all the families who came to visit our parks." With a final count of 1,182,636 guests, Koch credits the seas... 10/11/2010

Officials at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus are reporting an increase in customers this year of approximately 13 percent. Public Relations Director Paula Werne says the jump can be mainly attributed to the debut of the park's new water coaster, Wildebeest. Holiday World has also announced plans for more than $5 million in improvements by next summer. That includes $1 million in parking lot improvements and additional restrooms. Werne says the decisions on what improvements should be made comes partly from customer feedback, along with the park's long-term planning process. She also says the debut of a major new ride usually leads to a two-year bump in attendance, allowing the park to focus on important upkeep items such as parking lot improvements and more restrooms. Th... 09/24/2010

Christmas Lake Village has open houses the first Sunday of the month.  For this April, 2010 we fall on Easter.  Therefore, the community is moving their open house Sunday for April to April 11 from 12:00 - 4:00 CST.  If you have any questions or would like a list of homes that will be open, please feel free to contact me at my email or call me at (812) 686-3268. The market is picking up here the past few weeks.  Come check us out before the tax credit ends April 30th!  There are plenty of great deals out there for the consumer.  Call or visit my website for more information at www.gochristmaslakevillage.com.       03/18/2010

Lakefront Homes for sale in Christmas Lake Village, Santa Claus Indiana. Jennifer Martin of Hollinden Realty Inc., Has buyers looking for Lakefront Home for Sale. Unlisted Christmas Lake Village Real Estate Needed NOW! Call Jennifer Martin at (812) 489-0254 TODAY! Serving Spencer County Indiana Real Estate. UNLISTED PROPERTY NEEDED NOW!!!!!!!!!!! CHRISTMAS LAKE VILLAGE (Summer 2009) Photo Taken By Jennifer Martin Real Estate must be located in Christmas Lake Village, in Santa Claus Indiana, Lakefront Home for sale. Qualified Buyers ready to tour and may choose yours. Call Jennifer Martin of Hollinden Realty Inc, at (812) 489-0254 Today. Jennifer Martin of Hollinden Realty Inc., Why choose me? I do NOT put E-Key's on your door!I am present at ALL showings (regardless of who is showing yo... 02/19/2010

Santa Claus Indiana Real Estate- Blog by Jennifer Martin of Hollinden Realty Inc.   HOLLINDEN REALTY INC.621 MAIN ST. TELL CITY, IN 47586SITE: http://www.hollindenre.com (812) 547-3441 JENNIFER MARTINCELL: (812) 489-0254VIRTUAL TOUR SITE: http://www.jennifermartinpro.comACTIVE RAIN BLOG 1: http://activerain.com/jemartiACTIVE RAIN LOCALISM: http://localism.com/neighbor/jemarti       Serving SW INDIANA COUNTIES: Spencer, Perry, Dubois and parts of Warrick. Residential, Vacant Lots & Land, Relocation Services, Commercial and Investment Property, Bank Repo's. Bookmark Me Today and check back often for updates, new listings and market specific information. 02/12/2010

Well we thought it was going to barely hit us with that white powdery substance ---- BUT ---- Frosty had another plan and we woke up this morning to WAY TOO MUCH of it lol. My husband shoveled once about 7 AM (To no avail) and went out again around 11 because the neighbor down the road needed our daughter to babysit (Kids are off school of course and these folks work 3rd shift). Here is a little Snowy "Eye-Candy" for ya (Wish Vancouver could get some of what we have lol) I LOVE SNOW DAYS .... I made Pepperoni Balls for the Superbowl ... (extra) for my husband to take into a carry out dinner today (Tuesday) but since we're snowed in --- they won't make it through the day :). So now we're just playing games online (Face Book of course) and watching TV. Nothing else to do --- and I can get... 02/09/2010

The Santa Claus Christmas Celebration On November 11, 2009: Local news personality Mike Blake (14 WFIE) and Santa Claus, along with hundreds of attendies witnessed the FIRST Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Santa Claus Indiana. 10 Children representing 10 states hung state ornaments on the tree and over the coming weeks the remaining state ornaments will be hung (10 at a time). (My 10 year old son was part of this celebration)!     Lincoln Trail and neighboring Chrisney Elementary school choirs performed during this celebration. (My 10 yr old son attends Lincoln Trail). After the ceremony we took a drive through the BRAND NEW (1st EVER) "Land of Lights" display sponsored by and at Lake Rudolph. Visit Legendary Places for the OFFICIAL News behind this ANNUAL Event Santa Claus Seeks Child... 02/03/2010

A GREAT VIDEO OF THE ROLLING HILLS OF CHRISTMAS LAKE VILLAGE IN SANTA CLAUS LOCATED IN SOUTHERN INDIANA Have you ever been to Christmas Lake Village?  If not, it is worth the trip.  Take a view of my video below.  Just click the link and push play and set back and watch how wonderful of a place I live in here in Southern Indiana!  It is a secret GEM!  Enjoy. CHRISTMAS LAKE VILLAGE VIDEO Call me with questions.  (812) 686-3268   02/20/2009

JUST ONE OF THE MANY AMENITIES Residents of Christmas Lake Village Enjoy! Christmas Lake is located in a Gated Community called Christmas Lake Village in Santa Claus Indiana. There are three lakes total: Lake Noel Lake Holly and Christmas Lake. Christmas Lake is approximately 217 Acres while Lake Noel and Lake Holly are approximately 35 to 40 Acres in size. I am a resident of Christmas Lake Village and work as a full time Realtor with Hollinden Realty. In Christmas Lake you will find Bass, Blue Gill (Red Ear), Cat Fish (Channel Cat), Yellow Perch and Crappie. 06/23/2008

THAT's RIGHT ... If you live in Alaska and you are finding that Winter is lasting WAY-TOO-LONG --- why not live in a place called SANTA CLAUS??? Quite Frankly You'd be the Envy of your Neighbors :)! I am actually working with an Alaskin Couple who are looking to spend their Winters here in Santa Claus and they were shocked by how affordable it is to buy a pre-existing home (that they could not build for the price) here. They are of course looking at Christmas Lake Village, which is our Gated Community with roughly 27 Miles of Road Way, 3 Spring-Fed Lakes, Parks & Recreation, Water Sports, Sandy Beachs and Miles of Shoreline. (Just to name a few amenities) Our Annual (No I did not Stutter --- Our ANNUAL) Home Owner Association Fee is ONLY: $350 per year/per lot with an maximum annual inc... 06/12/2008

IT IS TIME FOR LAKEFRONT LIVING Summer is coming and it is time to start enjoying lake living!  Have you ever been to Christmas Lake?  It is great to see our community from the main 217 acre lake.  I would love to take you on a personal tour of our lake to view our wonderful shoreline of great homes! CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE BOAT RIDE! Tour any of the following homes while you are here.  ------> LAKEFRONT HOMES<------- CALL KARA FROM KEY TODAY! 05/19/2008

Ever want to live in a place where its a vacation place all year round or have a vacation home where you can always come back to enjoy the atmosphere. Then Christmas Lake Village is the place to be. A fully planned, resort-type gated community which provides complete social and recreational facilities. People of all ages and interests find the types of activity, which enable them to enjoy life to the fullest. Whether you prefer boating, golf, swimming, fishing, water skiing, hiking, cookouts, social events, or just plain relaxation, you will find everything you want at Christmas Lake Village. Your dreams of a complete change of pace comes true in this secluded beautiful location.This is just little what buying this house in the village has to offer. For the kid in everybody we have Holi... 04/27/2008

So how is Christmas Lake Village doing for 2008?   Here are the results for the first quarter of 2008 for Christmas Lake Village of all homes sold by all realtors.Sold Terms and Days on Market StatisticsCategory - Single FamilyStatistics for Entire MLS from 01/01/2008 to 03/31/2008Sold TermsTotalTotal List $Total Sold $Avg List $Avg Sold $Med Sold $Avg DOMAvg DTCAvg $/SF%SP/LPTOTAL13$2,071,800$1,936,300$159,369$148,946$135,00016722$8293.46%Key Associates of Santa Claus is the leading company first quarter in Christmas Lake Village.  (Numbers Reflect Either Listing or Selling Offices) Rank Name                         Sides   Volume          Average     %Sides    %Volume1 KEY ASSOCIATES OF SA       15      $2,221,300    $148,087     57.69       57.362 Company 2                          6... 04/04/2008

Free Information Shared By: Jennifer Martin - C21 Towne & Country Realty - Santa Claus Indiana. Source: http://www.bestplaces.net/zip-code/Santa_Claus-Indiana-47579.aspx#3 Besides the following "Housing Information" I really enjoyed seeing the 2007 "Data" for Santa Claus IN. I included the info on "Housing" in general but I recommend clicking the link above to view additional (complete) data on a variety of topics, from Health Care Providers, Average Weather Conditions etc...================================================================HousingThe median home value in Santa Claus (zip 47579), IN, is $159,900. Home appreciation is 0.00% over the last year. The median age of Santa Claus (zip 47579), IN, real estate is 14 years.Santa Claus (zip 47579), IN Apartments and RentalsRenters mak... 04/03/2008

Holiday World in  Santa Claus, Indiana, Spencer County, Indiana, opens Saturday,May 3rd for the 2008 season!Kima Bay will be the new attraction this year in Splashin' Safari.  Splashin' Safari will open on Saturday, May 10, 2008. If you would like more information go to www.holidayworld.comHoliday World and Splashin' Safari have over a million yearly visitors.     04/03/2008

ARE YOU LOOKING AT HOMES IN CHRISTMAS LAKE VILLAGE, SANTA CLAUS, IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE AREA?  ASK BRENDA OR KARA FROM KEY ASSOCIATES OF SANTA CLAUS ABOUT OUR 1 FREE NIGHT LODGING IF YOU ARE COMING INTO OUR AREA TO VIEW HOMES WITH KEY ASSOCIATES.  LIMITED TO OFF SEASON HOLIDAY WORLD AND AVAILABLITY. Available for occupancy May 3,2008.Luxurious Waterfront cottages on Lake Tannenbaum in Santa Claus Indiana.  Four cottages located on a 2.6 acre lake approximately 1.5 miles from HOLIDAY WORLD.  Each cottage has a full queen size bed and a regular Murphy bed and a futon sofa that folds out.   Sleeps 6.The whole family can comfortably spend a couple of days enjoying the area attractions of Holiday World and Splashin Safari, Lincoln State Park, golfing at Christmas Lake Golf Course and the beau... 02/24/2008