How Many Reindeer Does Santa Have
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Santa Claus has a lot of helpers during the holiday season, but his eight magical reindeer are some of his most important sidekicks! According to the popular Christmas carol, Santa’s eight reindeer are all named, so let’s take a look at who they are:
These eight reindeer fly around the world Christmas Eve night, helping Santa deliver presents. While the original song only mentions these eight reindeer, there have been variations of it through the years which add Rudolph to the lineup.
Rudolph is the most well-known of Santa’s reindeer, and his popularity has led many to believe that he is the ninth reindeer and the leader of the team. However, this is nowhere mentioned in the original song, and Rudolph was actually added to the story in a 1949 book by Robert May called Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. This is why there is still debate as to whether Rudolph should be considered a part of Santa’s eight magical reindeer or as an addition.
So, the official answer is still eight, but it looks like Rudolph is here to stay as a beloved member of the team!