Rudolph. Introducing the most famous reindeer, Rudolph! The "Red Nosed" reindeer, who is probably everyone's favorite.
Comet. Comet is the strongest of all the reindeer and is known for being a stubborn but loyal member of the team. He was named after an enormous comet which flew through the skies at the same moment he was born, which would foretell Comet's future as a famous flying reindeer.
Dasher#1. Dasher is the eldest of Santa's reindeer, respected by all the other reindeer and is the leader of the reindeer pack.
We see here that Cupid is the least mentioned reindeer and that Dasher experienced a sudden spike on December 17th. This is thanks to a reindeer race at Kempton racecourse featuring all nine reindeer where Dasher stormed to victory.
Although Rudolf “The Red-Nosed” Reindeer is the most popular of Santa's Reindeer (and probably your favorite), you'll be surprised to know that Rudolph is NOT one of the original 8. It's true, a long-long time ago a poet Clement C. Moore, scribed Santa's Reindeer into existence by saying, “Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer!
Ruby is the naughtiest reindeer in the entire North Pole. Just ask Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen... They know that Ruby is going to bring a whole sackful of mayhem this Christmas. But she just might deliver a few surprises as well.
2. Prancer: So kind. So sweet.
Rudolph's sweetheart was named “Clarice” in honor of the bride-to-be of another close friend.
Although Santa and Mrs. Claus almost never have children in any of their many depictions, there is at least one Christmas Burlesque musical from 1892 that features Kitty Claus, the daughter of Santa.
In the Rankin/Bass holiday special, his father is Donner and his mother is a tan doe who is called Mrs. Donner. In the GoodTimes retelling, Rudolph's father is Blitzen, and his mother is named Mitzi, although many believe the true mother should be Vixen.
Summary: Elwyn, Santa's oldest elf, and Blitzen, a retired reindeer, help Santa out for one last Christmas.
They state that one of the oldest elves around is 4,000 years old, and he goes by the name of Kringle. The youngest is only 700 and is named Buttercup. As you can see, Santa is always on the lookout for new elves with plenty of holiday spirit.
The Story of Rudolph
The smallest of Santa's reindeer, Rudolph, was born with a genetic abnormality: a bright, red, glowing nose.
The common Christmas expression is thought to be derived from a Western European folklore known as Krampus. The mythological figure — who is half goat, half demon — is the evil twin of Saint Nicholas and was supposedly invented in the middle ages to discipline kids according to National Geographic.
The Santa Clause franchise brings back Eric Lloyd as Scott's son Charlie (aka Sport) in Episode 2 of the Disney+ sequel series — a return that ultimately proves short-lived.
Krampus is basically the anti-St. Nicholas, the opposite of Santa Claus. He's a fugly mythical creature usually depicted with similar features as the devil. He has body hair, horns, hooves, and fangs.
Mrs Claus (Mother Christmas)
Mrs Claus made her first appearances in American literature in the mid 19th century. She was mentioned only in passing until closer to the early 20th century but is now a key part of the legend of Santa Claus in popular culture.
Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash. Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
In SANDY CLAUS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF SANTA CLAUS' SISTER we learn that one of Christmas' most treasured and precious holiday favorites was created by Santa's sister Sandy. You will learn about how she settled in Venice, Italy and opened her own candy and bake shop.
And he produced a full-fledged enemy: the Abominable Snow Monster, or Bumble, a big dope whom Rudolph and his buddies could ultimately tame.
Rudolph's nose is red because it is richly supplied with red blood cells, comprises a highly dense microcirculation, and is anatomically and physiologically adapted for reindeer to carry out their flying duties for Santa Claus.
Although Maya Rudolph has been a household name ever since starring in Saturday Night Live in 2000, she keeps her four kiddos — whom she shares with her partner, Paul Thomas Anderson — out of the spotlight.
Surprise! Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and yes, even Rudolph, are ladies. The original eight — first introduced in the 1823 poem "A Visit from St.
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen; Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen? They're Santa's reindeers, by the way. And as new research suggests, they're probably female.
Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions.