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Welcome to the Reindeer's Barn where you
will find all kinds of fun reindeer games this Christmas season.
Santa gets so many questions about his reindeer every year, we have
decided to try to answer some of the millions of questions here.
If you have a perplexing question about Santa's reindeer,
send us an email - maybe your question will appear on this page! |
What
Are The Names of The Reindeer That Pull Santa's Sleigh?
Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen, Cupid and
Comet |
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Are
Santa's Reindeer Male or Female?
Male reindeer generally shed their antlers long before December
25, whereas the females retain theirs until at least January. The
reindeer pulling Santa's sleigh are always show as having antlers,
so Santa's reindeer must all be females.
A hard look at the
evidence suggests that at least some of Santa's reindeer were
females (the ones giving the directions, no doubt), some may have
been young bulls, and some may have been neutered males.
Santa also has special
bulls (males) which are used for breeding purposes. These reindeer
are not used for flying the sleigh, only for breeding. |
Do
Santa's Reindeer Live At The North Pole?
Only part of the year does Santa Claus live at the North Pole. In
1925 it was discovered that there are no reindeer in the North
Pole. But there are lots in Lapland, Finland. So today we know that
the reindeer live around the secret village of Santa Claus and the
elves (their summer home) somewhere on the Korvatunturi mountain in
the Savukoski county of Lapland, Finland, which is on the
Finnish-Russian border. |
What
Makes Santa's Reindeer Fly?
Long ago, Santa Claus and the elves discovered the special formula
of Magical Reindeer Dust which make them fly. This dust is sprinkled
on each of the reindeer shortly before they leave on Christmas eve.
It gives them enough magic to fly right around the world. They can
fly very fast: at about the speed of a Christmas light.
The Reindeer driven by Santa Claus are the only known flying
Reindeer in existence. Besides the Magic Dust, Santa's reindeer are
fed a "special" diet throughout the year which helps give them the
power of flight.
This magic corn is given to Santa Claus by a great and wonderful
unknown wizard. Through this magic corn, the strength of the
Reindeer is increased threefold, their stamina increased to infinity
and their hooves can manipulate the air as though it were solid
ground. |
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Are
Reindeer Really Deer?
Yes they are. Reindeer
are a species of deer located in the Arctic regions of the world.
The largest Reindeer can reach up to four feet high at the shoulder
and weigh as much as 250 pounds. It is believed that there are no
longer any wild Reindeer, the entire species seeming to have been
domesticated. Each Reindeer can pull up to twice its own weight,
making it an ideal animal for pulling a sleigh loaded down with any
amount of cargo.
Thus, nine Reindeer would be able to pull a sleigh with 13,500
pounds of toys for an unlimited amount of time. |
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How
Can Santa Deliver Presents to Everybody In One Night
With the reindeer traveling at the speed of Christmas Light, Santa
can come and go in the "twinkling of an eye." He doesn't need to
fill his sleigh with toys for every single boy and girl in the world
all at once, it's really easy for him to make several trips back to
his Toyshop to pick up as many loads as necessary.
The Elves have his toy sacks sorted and ready to pack onto the
sleigh when it arrives back, so the exchange happens within seconds
to get Santa back on
his way.
New information recently revealed, leads us to believe that Santa
has "secret" hiding places located at strategic places around the
world, so he can instantly pick up a new load of toys easily and
quickly.
Perhaps one of those "secret" hiding places is located very close to
your house? |
Visit the Reindeer Crossing to make Reindeer Food
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