There are different kinds of reindeer that Santa uses. How do they act? Are they up to no good? How funny are they?
In his poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Clement C. Moore kept the names of eight reindeer a secret. But when everyone found out, they became the subject of songs, and Santa started using their names every time he took off in his sled.
Santa Claus’s Reindeer
Christmas is a traditional holiday that people all over the world celebrate. At Christmas, Santa gives gifts to children, and people say he rides his reindeer to get there. Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher Blitzen, and Donner are the names of the reindeer. Christmas is a little strange, and it’s fun to celebrate Christmas traditions and Santa Claus when the decorations, cookies, milk, and evergreen Christmas trees come out.
How Many Reindeer Does Santa Have?
In the past, there have always been eight reindeer (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen). Rudolph is the ninth one to be added (made famous by the song about his red nose). The other reindeer is called Olive.
How are these reindeer, and what do they do when they’re not working? Read on to learn more about their pasts and who they are.
Are Santa’s Reindeer Female or Male?
Pop culture usually shows Santa’s reindeer as male (Rudolph is called a “him” in the song), but two professors at the University of Edinburgh say that Santa’s reindeer are all female.
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This is because male reindeer lose their antlers in the winter, but female reindeer keep them, and Santa’s reindeer are always shown with antlers. During the winter, male reindeer also lose weight and energy, so only female reindeer are strong and healthy enough to pull a sleigh full of toys and a 260-pound man.
Who Hasn’t Heard of Dasher?
He is one of Santa’s reindeer that runs the fastest. He is always ready to leave in a hurry. Because of this, he is very good at track and field in the off-season.
After spending a year at the North Pole, he might go to a high school track meet and try to run the 800-yard dash. He is almost always the first one to finish.
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The word “Dasher” comes from the German word “Dascher,” which means “purse-maker.” Whoa! He can do it! One has to wonder if he is the one who invented the modern handbag.
Are You Like Dasher?
loves to be around people, is good at sports (track and field are her favorite), doesn’t mind the cold, knows what’s in style, loves to party, and has a big heart.
Dancer: The Salsa Phenom
A dancer is a reindeer who is one of a kind. He is a total extrovert. He has dance parties when he’s not helping Santa.
Latin music is his favorite because of its strong rhythm. He’d enjoy dancing with Enrique Iglesias.
He loves to dance, so he knows how to do the tango, salsa, and merengue. He has also tried contra and square dancing. He likes to do-si-do, but it can be hard at times.
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Also, you’ll never see him without a bell around his neck, because he doesn’t mind putting on a show.
Are You Like Dancer?
has good coordination between hands and feet and is great at dance moves
loves the bright clothes that elves wear, loves popcorn, loves parties, and loves going to the movies with friends.
Prancer: The Fairest of Them All
Prancer loves the other reindeer very much and would do anything for them.
But he also likes to bring a mirror on the sleigh so he can look at himself every once in a while. He always has to look his best because he never knows who he will meet next.
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Mrs. Claus made him a special reindeer harness for his mirror, comb, and brush is red and green.
He is often seen prancing around in the elves’ factory while the other reindeer, elves, and helpers cheer him on.
Are You Like Prancer?
always looks good, loves his accessories, and is good at baking (especially mint-flavored cookies)
“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” is her favorite song. She is very loyal, has a lot of energy, and says what she thinks out loud.
Vixen: The Most Enchanting Reindeer
Vixen is a reindeer who is funny and does a lot of magic tricks. When he can make things go away and come back, the other reindeer often get a little annoyed.
He is very good at getting other reindeer to give up their candy canes. He also likes chocolates in the shape of Santa Claus.
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Santa uses Vixen’s tricks on Christmas Eve, so he loves them. That bag of toys is pretty big, and that chimney isn’t very big at all.
Are You Like Vixen?
Very smart and likes to be the center of attention. Cool, calm, and collected. People like to confide in him. Good at magic tricks. Loves to help others, especially Santa.
Comet: An All-Around Wonderful Reindeer
Comet isn’t from this planet, as his name suggests. He is very handsome and always has a smile on his face. He doesn’t mind what other people do and loves to play ball with all the young deer.
Everyone’s children seem to look up to him. Santa loves this about Comet, of course.
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Santa will go out with Comet in the days before Christmas to check his list and see how children all over the world are doing. When they see Comet, everyone rushes over to pet him because he is so cute and chill.
He just loves all the attention kids give him. Plus, he makes little kids want to be good.
Are You Like Comet?
- enjoys making people laugh.
- He is very smart, easygoing, and flexible. Once he decides to do something, he does it.
- He is always willing to lend a hand.
- loves being honest and fair
Cupid: Loves Sharing Love
Cupid is a kind-hearted reindeer. She has reins with red and green heart-shaped bells on them for Christmas. “Spread the Love” is what she lives by.
She often carries mistletoe sprigs with her, and at Christmas, she puts them all over people’s front doors. So, people won’t forget to give hugs and kisses during the holiday.
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She also sings all the time. When she starts singing “Joy to the World” for the thousandth time, the other reindeer roll their eyes.
She also shows up on Valentine’s Day and gives out lots of red hearts.
Are You Like Cupid?
Red and green are his favorite colors, and he likes jazzy Christmas music. He is good at finding mistletoe and is good with bows and arrows. He can’t stand it when a friend is sad and will do anything to help. He loves helping Santa eat cookies and milk. He has a sweet tooth but also likes a good, crunchy carrot.
Donner: Always a Party
The name Donner comes from the German word for “thunder.” There’s a good reason for this. His deep, booming baritone voice always draws attention when he walks into a room.
He enjoys singing those low notes. All the reindeer tees fall in love with him when he sings “Santa Baby” in a happy way. “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and “Here Comes Santa Claus” always get high marks and loud applause from his fellow reindeer.
He also likes to hang out with Blitzen. Together, they can sing some powerful duets.
Are You Like Donner?
Loves to lead, loves to sing, and loves jazz music. Very creative. Close to a couple of reindeer friends, like Blitzen. Hums Christmas songs a lot, even when flying.
Blitzen: Fast as Lightning
The German word for “lightning” is where Blitzen gets his name.” When it comes to helping Santa deliver his Christmas gifts, he is quick, funny, and flies like a bolt.
When Santa yells, “Faster!” Blitzen has the power to give the other reindeer an electric charge that makes them fly as fast as lightning. He’s also best friends with Donner, and while they’re flying high in the sky, they often sing duets to themselves.
Are You Like Blitzen?
Everything he does is done very quickly, and he moves quickly wherever he goes. He has a tenor voice that goes well with Donner’s baritone. When he’s not working, he loves a good Christmas movie. He’s almost always on time and finishes projects.
Rudolph: Santa’s Guiding Light
Rudolph is the famous ninth reindeer that Santa has. A few years after the first eight, he joined the group. At first, he felt terrible about himself.
He didn’t like himself very much because he had a strange red nose. Santa didn’t become the leader of the herd until he realized that his red bulb was a beacon of light.
Rudolph’s glowing nose helped him guide Santa safely around the world on the snowiest nights, and the rest of the reindeer agreed that he should just stay with the herd.
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Rudolph loves to play hide-and-seek with the other reindeer when he’s not pulling the sleigh. He does have an edge, though. He can easily light up dark places and always find the other reindeer.
Are You Like Rudolph?
He is humble, a little shy, and a leader when he needs to be. He loves reindeer games and is very playful with friends he knows well. He also loves helping others and going to new places.
Olive: Not Just Another Reindeer
Olive is the tenth reindeer that Santa has added to his group. She got off to a rough start. You may remember this line from Rudolph’s song: “All the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names…” “Olive, the other reindeer…” was heard by a lot of people. Yes, that’s right. The other reindeer is named Olive.
She did laugh at Rudolph’s big red nose, but it was only because she thought he was a great addition to Santa’s team and wanted to join it. So, she made fun of Rudolph at first, but then she realized that wasn’t right for a reindeer. Also, everyone knows that teasing your friends is a sign that you care about them.
She apologized to Rudolph in a shy way, and ever since then, they have been the best of friends. She loves to play hide-and-seek, and the Abominable Snowman is the one she is best at finding.
Are You Like Olive?
- Smart and smart-thinking
- She’s a little shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she’s very outgoing.
- She loves reindeer games and is great at making friends.
- She likes to work behind the scenes and always has a lot of projects going on.
- She lives in a gingerbread house.
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