I'm sure you know that Santa Claus lives in a glittering snow-covered place. Away from everyone, on the edge of a tall pine forest. Where else would he live, without it, the hard-working elves wouldn't be able to keep their hands busy all year round making the mysterious presents Santa hides in his boots!
It's good to know that Santa has 9 reindeer pulling his sleigh. They have to practise their sled pulling a lot during the year to make sure everything goes smoothly by 6 December. So it's understandably important for them to have enough snow all year round.
Do you know what Santa's reindeer are called? I'll tell you.
Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer has been their leader for a long time. When he was a little boy, when Comet was still the reindeer's leader, he was ostracised. He was very small then, and his red nose made him look strange.
One night long ago, when Santa Claus set off, there was a very thick fog. You could hardly see anything. Santa had a change of heart and put Rudolf in the lead, so he was the main driver that day. And thanks to his red nose, it was much easier for Santa to navigate in the fog and all the children got their presents on time.
I already mentioned Comet, he was the former leader. He was a very clever reindeer, a colour student at school. He is a very good guide, he taught Rudolf the art of sledding. He is a nice reindeer, and he easily accepted Rudolf as the leader, because he knew that in a big fog he might need the little reindeer's red nose. But he is also stubborn, and sometimes it is not easy to please him. But despite this, he is loved and respected by all.
Táltos has been a member of Santa's reindeer team for over 2000 years. He is the best flying reindeer in the world. He is always extremely well dressed and takes his job very seriously, as it is important to him that all children receive their expected gifts.
Lightning got its name when Santa Claus saw it playing football. When there's a big storm, Lightning helps Rudolph get out of it. He is very fast and brave, so the whole team can rely on him in bad weather. He has an extremely big heart, so everyone loves him.
A dancer - as his name suggests - he could dance all day long. Of course, he still does his job, but he always does it in a fun way. And thanks to all that movement, he's extremely graceful, fast and there's no obstacle he can't avoid.
Dancer has a twin sister called Gorgeous. His favourite game is hide and seek. He's a strong reindeer, has perfect posture and always works hard to get your present into your boots on time.
Have you heard of Archer? He is the main pimp for reindeer. You know what that means? It means that a lot of reindeer couples fall in love thanks to him. But he's also sensitive and sometimes needs Santa's loving embrace.
Star is the most beautiful reindeer in the world. She is in love with Archer. She is very persistent, always making sure that the sledge gets to all the little children on time. She loves cleanliness, always making sure her coat is shiny and checking the sled to make sure there is not a speck of dust on it when Santa arrives. He's also great to play with.
Agas rarely appears in Santa's stories, but he deserves to. His name comes from his beautiful and large antlers. He's proud of it, but don't think he's conceited because he's not. He's one of the strongest members of the team. He lives a very healthy life, making sure the other reindeer eat properly.
They are Santa's reindeer. You may well ask, is there a rivalry between them? I'll let you in on a secret. They are a very good team. They are working for a very important common goal, the happiness of all children, so instead of arguing, they cooperate fully.
Have a good night and sweet dreams about Santa's reindeer!
