SANTA'S SLEIGH AND REINDEER

Santa's sleigh and reindeer play a major role in the story of Santa Claus.  Santa's sleigh travels the night sky, magically pulled by reindeer named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph.  Christmas is the time for fun, so let's meet Santa's reindeer....... 

Dasher: The fastest reindeer of the pack.  He was replaced as lead reindeer by Rudolph, cuz he kept going too fast and the rest of the reindeer couldn't keep up.  Dasher is the oldest and most respected in the reindeer community.

Dancer:  Has the most flair and elegance.....and knows it.  He's always putting on performances for the rest of the reindeer.  Dancer is the twin brother to Prancer.

Prancer:  Like his twin, Prancer is graceful and majestic, and far too aware of it.  Every Christmas Eve Santa has to drag him away from the mirror.  Prancer and Dancer are tied next to each other in the group so Dancer can keep an eye on his easily distracted twin brother.

Vixen:  Was voted The Most Beautiful Reindeer of all time by the Reindeer Monthly.  Vixen is a notorious flirt and flutters her long eyelashes at anyone to get her way.

Comet:  Strong and stubborn, Comet was named after a great comet which flew through the sky at the same moment he was born.....which foretold his future as a famous flying reindeer.

Cupid:  Born on Valentine's Day, Cupid is the most romantic of the reindeer.  Madly in love with Vixen, he's constantly trying to impress her.  Santa had to separate the two since Cupid kept flying into things, cuz he couldn't take his eyes off of her.

Donner:  Her name means thunder, and she's not to be messed with.  Married to Blitzen, they're kinda like the parents of the other reindeer.  Donner looks after the others, making sure their hooves are clean, and she cooks hearty meals before their long journeys delivering gifts around the world.

Blitzen: Husband to Donner, he's the bravest reindeer.  He encourages the rest of the team through the toughest storms to make darn sure they successfully deliver the presents in time for Christmas morning.  Blitzen's name means lightning.  Together with Donner, they are the backbone of this magnificent bunch.

Rudolph: The youngest and most famous of Santa's team.  Rudolph was born with his legendary red nose, and children all over the world are delighted that he was, cuz he has led the team through many wintry nights like a bright flashlight.  Dasher was not happy when Rudolph replaced him as lead reindeer, but after seeing how well Rudolph could guide the sleigh through even the thickest fog, he was okay with it and gladly acted as second in command.

The best present you can ever receive
Does not possess any monetary value
Yet is more precious than pure gold
It's the gift of someone loving you.
(Paul Curtis, English Poet)