Christmas Countdown

33 days, 22 hours, 38 minutes, 17 seconds until Santa arrives.

Reindeers and Christmas

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What other names did Robert May consider for his Red-Nosed Reindeer before settling on Rudolph?
Rollo and Reginald

How many reindeer did Santa start out with in 1822, according to poet William Gilley?
One

In years gone by, how many reindeers was the Swiss Santa Claus portrayed with?
Six

For a time in England, Father Christmas delivered presents riding what?
A white donkey (not a reindeer)

Who first recorded Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer?
Gene Autry

Who changed the names of Dunder and Blixem to Donner and Blixen in 1837?
Charles Hoffman

What reindeer isn’t mentioned in A Visit from St. Nicholas?
Rudolph