The reindeer came to symbolise creativity, resourcefulness and knowledge, whilst also representing safe journeying and endurance through travels.
Inspiration for the Reindeers Christmas Pop Up Card
“The Night Before Christmas” originally identified eight reindeer that lead Santa Claus’ sleigh every holiday. And while the poem gendered the reindeer as males, biology tells us that couldn’t be the case. Male reindeer shed both large amounts of body weight and their antlers after mating season, and that coincidentally falls right before winter. Only female reindeer would have the antlers — and the stamina to pull a sleigh with one jolly fat man — during the deepest days of winter.
While others have anthropomorphized the reindeer to give them more distinct personalities, the names seem to be chosen as much for how they fit within the rhythm of the poem than as a means to provide a deeper personality. Many of the names are derived from German. Dasher is actually drawn from the German word for a purse-maker. Donner and Blitzen — sometimes written as Dunder and Blixem — come from the German phrase for thunder and lightning. These are the eight original reindeer as they appeared in Clement Moore’s poem.
Occasions for the Reindeers Christmas Pop Up Card
Reindeers Christmas Pop Up Card is a meaningful gift for your family and friends on this holiday! This card is perfect for celebrating Christmas together.