This Santa Claus Is Deaf and Uses American Sign Language to Spread Holiday Cheer

Charles Graves is one of Santa’s helpers at the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland. He uses American Sign Language to communicate and has the distinction of being a part of the Deaf community, as opposed to some of Santa’s helpers who are hearing but have the ability to sign. Graves understands the Deaf cultural experience and is helping to spread the magic of Christmas to all children