Santa Names His Starting Team of Reindeer
Santa Claus today asked North Pole Flight Command to announce his starting team of reindeer for Christmas Eve.
There are no surprises.
The team will be led by Rudolph, coupled with Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, and Cupid – then anchored by Donner and Blitzen.
All of the reindeer are healthy and ready to go. Every effort will be made to keep them safe, warm and healthy over the next two weeks.
The backup team of Santa’s reindeer have not yet been identified. Santa is waiting for recommendations from the Reindeer Department before making his selections.
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