Who Are Santa’s Reindeer | Santa Letter Factory (2024)

Dasher, as his name suggests, loves speed. He is the fastest of Santa’s reindeer and loves torace whomever will take him on. He flies right behind Rudolph when pulling the sleigh and makessure all the presents are delivered on time. It is his job to keep the team on schedule onChristmas Eve. He is also quick with a joke and has a good, but dry, sense of humor. He isexcellent company and his friends love having him around.

Dancer lives up to his name at every opportunity. He loves to dance and can do most dances withpizazz. He is always joking around and trying to get a dance party going. If there is a specialoccasion, Dancer is the one to organize the festivities. He is good company, friendly andoutgoing. It is often his hoof beats that can be heard on the roof on Christmas Eve as he cannotstand still and is always doing some dance moves.

Prancer is graceful and gentle. She walks and flies and even runs with grace. She is veryconcerned with the way she looks and there is never a hair out of place. She is well-groomed andloves to be in the spotlight. She often entertains the elves and other reindeer with her singingand dancing. She loves to spend time with her friends, partying or just chilling.

Vixen gets her name from a female fox. While foxes are often depicted as sly and sneaky, Vixenis anything but. What she does have in common with a fox is her ability to adapt and fit in. sheis always trying new things and loves to share her new hobbies with her friends. She is also asclever as a fox and is probably the most intelligent of the reindeer. It is her job to helpSanta plan the Christmas Eve route according to the list, ensuring all good children receive agift.

Comet is the reindeer flying coach. He teaches the young reindeer how to fly and how to pull asleigh. He is strong and confident and can be quite harsh sometimes. He doesn’t understandweakness or difference as he has always fitted in due to his large, strong physique. He is thestrongest and biggest of the reindeer. When Rudolph first arrived Comet was probably the maininstigator of the teasing. But once Comet is your friend he is loyal and will stand by youthrough thick and thin.

Cupid is friendly and kind. He cares for his friends and is always making sure that everyone ishappy and getting along. He didn’t join in the teasing of Rudolph when he first arrived but hewas not confident enough to stand up for him against Comet. Cupid is serious and quiet. When hefalls in love he falls head over heels. He is a very loyal friend and is ready to help anyone inneed. He is always giving gifts and helping people.

Donner gets his name from the German word for thunder and he can be a bit of a thundercloud. Hehas a quick temper and tends to sulk if he does not get his own way. Despite this, he is a truefriend and is the first person his friends call if they need help. In the 1964 stop motioncartoon, “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”, Donner is Rudolph’s father. He is a loving father butdoesn’t understand that differences are what make us special. He tried to hide Rudolph’s rednose as he was embarrassed to have a child that did not fit in. Once others accepted Rudolph,Donner did too.

Blitzen means lightning. Blitzen is probably the most confident and grounded of Santa’sreindeer. His quiet confidence is probably the reason he is last on the list in Moore’s poem.Both Moore and Santa knew that he would not mind being left to last. He is Santa’s go-toreindeer when there is a problem as he never panics and handles any situation calmly andefficiently. He is the true leader of the team.

Rudolph joined the team late. As every child who’s ever moved schools knows, it’s difficult tofit into a new crowd, especially if you are a little different. Rudolph has a bright red,shining nose. This made the other reindeer tease him and he became self-conscious and insecure.It was only when, on a misty Christmas night, Santa needed Rudolph’s glowing nose to guide theChristmas sleigh that the other reindeer stopped teasing him and he became an accepted member ofthe team. He can be seen leading the team on Christmas Eve whatever the weather. Rudolph ishelpful, playful and a little shy but he can step up and be a leader when he needs to be.