Truth About Santa’s Reindeer

Published on December 22nd, 2016

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year. Male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December, while female reindeer retain their antlers until after they give birth in the spring.

Therefore, according to every historical rendition depicting Santa’s reindeer, every single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen . . . had to be a girl.

We should have known… only women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost. More on this topic at Snopes.com

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