On Dancer, On Prancer, On Vixen...!
How many reindeer does Santa have? What are their names? And how do you make reindeer food? Read this lens to learn more about those famous flying Christmas reindeer! You'll find trivia, jokes, crafts, gift ideas and even a few videos. Have fun!
Santa's Reindeer
On Dancer, on Dancer, on Prancer!
With a little old driver so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles, his coursers they came,
And he whistled and shouted and called them by name:
Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!
According to the poem, the appearance is a "miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer" and they are "more rapid than eagles". The poem does not describe them, nor their positions in the sleigh-team, but does say they fly.
Over time, another famous reindeer was added and is now perhaps the best known. Rudolph, who became popular from the Christmas song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," is now known to lead Santa's sleigh with his bright red nose.
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How Many Reindeer Does Santa Have? And What Are Their Names?
Do you know the names of all Santa's reindeer?
Originally, Santa had eight reindeer. And then Rudolph came along. So now he has nine. These are their names:1. Dasher
2. Dancer
3. Prancer
4. Vixen
5. Comet
6. Cupid
7. Donner (or Donder)
8. Blitzen
9. Rudolph
Santa and His Reindeer
Magic Reindeer Food Recipe
Help Santa's reindeer find your home with this magical recipe to sprinkle on your lawn
Reindeer Food Recipe- 1/4 cup dry oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- handful of green sugar sprinkles
If you're giving the magic reindeer food as a gift, you can add this poem to the outside of the bag or jar:
Sprinkle on the lawn at night.
The moon will make it sparkle bright.
As Santa's reindeer fly and roam,
This will guide them to your home!
What Goes In Must Come Out...
A fun Christmas gag for kids
With a simple reindeer poop poem, you can turn plain candy into a fun gag gift.-
How to Make Reindeer Poop
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Candy reindeer poop is a fun and incredibly easy Christmas project for elementary school kids. Adults may not be wild about the idea of making reindeer poop, but kids love it!
Easy Clothespin Reindeer Craft
A quick project that kids love
This is a simple reindeer craft that is cheap, quick and fun for kids. You'll need:- 3 clothespins (the old-fashioned kind work best)
- 2 googly eyes
- 1 red pom pom
- glue
Directions
1. Glue 2 clothespins on top of each other to form the body.
2. Glue the third clothespin upside down on top of the other two to form the head and antlers.
3. Glue the googly eyes and pom pom on the top clothespin to make the eyes and nose.
4. Let dry, and then have fun!
For more reindeer crafts you can make or buy, visit Reindeer-Crafts.com.
NORAD Santa Tracker
Keep track of Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve!
If you want to keep track of Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve, be sure to visit NORAD Tracks Santa. Beginning at 2:00 am Mountain Time on Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), will be tracking Santa's journey across the globe. These are the same folks who watch our skies to keep North America safe from any air attacks, so you know they're on their toes and will be watching those reindeer as they take to the heavens. NORAD Tracks Santa starts their countdown on December 1 for the annual Santa tracking event, so be sure to bookmark the page and come back on Christmas Eve to watch Rudolph and company at work.You might also want to check out the Santa cam at SantaSpeaking.com.
Reindeer DVDs
Christmas DVDs featuring Robbie, Olive and, of course, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Robbie the Reindeer - Hooves of Fire/Legend of the Lost Tribe (US Versions)
Amazon Price: $6.49 (as of 12/18/2009) 
Olive the Other Reindeer
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/18/2009)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Amazon Price: $15.49 (as of 12/18/2009)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & The Island of Misfit Toys
Amazon Price: (as of 12/18/2009)
All About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
"The Most Famous Reindeer of All"
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a character created in a story and song by the same name. The story was created by Robert L. May in 1939 as part of his employment with Montgomery Ward.
The story is owned by The Rudolph Company, L.P. and has been sold in numerous forms including a popular song, a television special (done in stop motion animation), and a feature film. Character Arts, LLC [http://www.characterarts.com] manages the licensing for the Rudolph Company, L.P. Although the story and song are not public domain, Rudolph has become a figure of Christmas folklore.
The song tells the tale of Santa Claus's ninth and lead reindeer who possesses an unusually red-colored nose that gives off its own light, powerful enough to illuminate the team's path through inclement weather.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Dominoes
A great stocking stuffer
Where to Find Reindeer Coloring Pages
Let your kids color Santa's reindeer!
Coloring.ws - Christmas Reindeer coloring pages
ClassBrain.com - - Christmas coloring page
First-School.ws - - Reindeer coloring pages
Free-Coloring-Pages.com - Christmas coloring page
Coloring-Page.net - Christmas coloring page
Reindeer Getting Ready to Fly!
Reindeer Gifts at Amazon
WEBKINZ - Reindeer
Amazon Price: $10.49 (as of 12/18/2009)
Brite Star 3D Lighted Reindeer
Amazon Price: $20.61 (as of 12/18/2009)
Rooftop - Reindeer
Amazon Price: $5.80 (as of 12/18/2009)
Sterling 384902 Deluxe Plush Reindeer
Amazon Price: $24.37 (as of 12/18/2009)
Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer Video
Reindeer Craft Kits on eBay
Feeling crafty? Check out these reindeer crafts on eBay
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Reindeer Pictures
Reindeer photos from Flickr
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Reindeer Jokes
Because flying alone isn't funny enough
He looks at a calen-"deer"
Where do you find flying reindeer?
It depends where you leave them!
What does a reindeer say before he tells you a joke?
"This one is going to sleigh you."
Can Santa's reindeer fly higher than a 10-story building?
Yes, buildings can't fly at all.
Reindeer Aren't the Only Cute Christmas Animals
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Do You Believe in Flying Reindeer?
Which one of Santa's reindeer is your favorite? Does Rudolph deserve all that fame? Sign our guestbook!
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- tarodoug tarodoug Dec 9, 2009 @ 2:40 pm
- Happy Holidays. this is fun! 5 stars for you and another favorite!
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- Redcliff Redcliff Nov 14, 2009 @ 6:49 pm
- This is a lovely and fun lens. Never thought Reindeer could be so much fun.
Have a wonderful holiday.
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- SoyCandleLover-Maker SoyCandleLover-Maker Nov 12, 2009 @ 3:00 pm
- Love them all. I think I must be in the presence of a Santa-Master. :D And yes again... 5 stars, Fav and lensroll, and Featured for Santa's Existence on Trial, Miracle on 34th Street as Proof . Love your work. Thanks so much
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- Alyssa Alyssa Dec 22, 2008 @ 6:58 pm
- I love how Rudolphs nose leads santas sled on every Christmas day.
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- Alyssa Alyssa Dec 22, 2008 @ 6:58 pm
- I love how Rudolphs nose leads santas sled on every Christmas day.
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Nov 24, 2008 @ 6:22 am
- How cool -- a lens on Santa's reindeer! This definitely puts me in the spirit.
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- StephanieManning StephanieManning Nov 8, 2008 @ 12:44 pm
- Very Cute! 5*
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- debnet debnet Sep 29, 2008 @ 3:17 pm
- Of course reindeer fly...silly! How do you think Father Christmas gets all over the world in one night otherwise? Rudolph is great, well done on another super lens :) Rolled it to you know where...yep CHRISTMAS CRACKERS! 5*
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- tdove tdove Dec 15, 2007 @ 11:23 am
- I still love Rudolph the best. 5*
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- rms rms Dec 5, 2007 @ 11:13 am
- I think you've covered all there is to know about Santa's reindeer. Thank you for adding another great lens to the Best Christmas Ever Group!
(Christmas is December 25, 2009)
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