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Christmas Through the Years

 

Santa's Reindeer

Although the author of A Visit from Saint Nicholas has been credited with the introduction of reindeer to Santa's sleigh, a reindeer appears in The Children's Friend. Santa Claus is dressed in red as he delivers toys and books to good children and a birch rod to naughty ones. The text and illustrations of The Children's Friend are anonymous. The Children's friend
Illustration from The Children's friend, ca. 1821.

Detail from A visit from Saint Nicholas
Detail from an illustration from A visit from St. Nicholas ... [Boston] : Published by L. Prang & Co., 1864

 

 

Origins of Celebrating Christmas Evolution of Santa Claus Twas the Night Before Christmas Santa's Reindeer The Traditional Christmas Tree

 


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