Reindeer FAQ's
Santa has 9 reindeer, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
Yes! More commonly referred to caribou, this large member of the der family live in herds in cold climates.
Yes! Caribou (or reindeer) are the only deer species where both the males and females have antlers.
Santa’s loyal reindeer who pull his sled each Christmas are named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
Yes! Reindeer is the European name for the species while in North America, the species is known as Caribou
Santa’s reindeer are named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
Reindeer have a four chambered stomach, like cows, to allow them to better digest their food. In the summer they eat a variety of vegetation including grasses, seeds, berries and leaves. During the winter, they live off of lichen, dried grass and willow twigs, which is why they’re so excited to get carrots and apples as treats on Christmas eve!
Reindeer prefer the colder climate of the northern part of the earth. They are primarily found in on the North American, European, and Asian continents.
Sprinkle this reindeer food outside at night, the moonlight will make it sparkle bright. As the reindeer fly and roam, this will guide them to your home!
Reindeer Food Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Raw Rolled Oats
- 1/2 Tablespoon Red Cookie Sprinkles
- 1/2 Tablespoon Green Cookie Sprinkles
Instructions:
- Mix all of the ingredients together.
- After you put out milk and cookies for Santa, sprinkle this mixture on your lawn. The sparkly sprinkles will shimmer in the moonlight and catch the reindeer’s attention!
In the wild, male reindeer live 10-12 years on average, while female reindeer average 12-14 years. Some reindeer have been known to live up to 21 years!
A reindeer is a large member of the deer family, with a thick coat of fur and strong antlers. Reindeer have a long snout, a short tail, long legs with large, round hooves, and a dewlap covered with long white hair on their throat.
Santa employs nine reindeer to pull his sleigh on Christmas Eve and also on test runs with the elves. You can catch a glimpse of these test runs! Visit the Santa Tracker to see when they’re flying over your house!
Yes! Caribou is the name given to reindeer on the North American continent. Reindeer is the name used in the rest of the world.
Yes! Male reindeer have antlers that fall off and grow back larger each year. Male reindeer shed their antlers in November, and regrow them in February.
Male reindeer have antlers that fall off and grow back larger each year. Male reindeer shed their antlers in November, and regrow them in February.
Yes! Healthy, adult male reindeer have antlers that fall off and grow back larger each year. Male reindeer shed their antlers in November, and regrow them in February.
No one knows for certain, but the world first learned about Santa’s reindeer in 1821 through a poem by an anonymous author:
Old Santeclaus with much delightHis reindeer drives this frosty night.
O'er chimneytops, and tracks of snow,
To bring his yearly gifts to you.
Santa’s reindeer are female, since the male reindeer lose their antlers in November.
Santa’s reindeer are named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.