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Reindeer
When people hear reindeer, naturally they think of Rudolph and Santa. With the scientific name Rangifer tarandus, reindeer are actually the same species as the caribou, both being acceptable names. Questions about reindeers, their habits and habitats should be placed here.
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What was the name of the elf that wanted to be a dentist in the song Rudolph the red nose reindeer?
Hermey the elf wanted to be a dentist in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Was Rudolf one of santas original reindeer?
No. He came from a story that was written in 1939 and featured as a Montgomery Wards promo book for children ( a best seller). Ten years later, it was put to music by the author's brother in law. The song was a hit sung by Gene Autry. In 1964 the song was incorporated as an addition for a TV special "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer".
What board game did Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer like to play?
:/ Well in the song after the line 'all of the other reindeer/used to laugh and call him names, they never let poor Rudolph/join in any reindeer games' we would always add 'like monopoly' in the gap.
What department store was Rudolph created for in 1939?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created for Montgomery Ward.
What are the lyrics to Rudolph the red-nose reindeer?
you know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen Comet and Cupid and Donner andBlixen but do you recall the most famous reindeer of all Rudolph the red nose reindeer(reindeer) had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw it you would even say it glows(like a lightbulb) all of the other rein deers (reindeers)used to laugh and call him names (like ponokeo) the never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games(like monopoly) then 1 foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say(in his underwear) Rudolph with your nose so bright wont you guide my sleigh to night and then all of the other reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee(yip pee) then Rudolph you'll go down in history(like gorge Washington.
What are the names of Santa's reindeer?
The most well-known names for the reindeer pulling Santa Claus' sleigh come from two sources. The names are:
- Dasher
- Dancer
- Prancer
- Vixen
- Comet
- Cupid
- Donner
- Blitzen
- Rudolf
All but the last name come from the poem: 'Twas the Night before Christmas, commonly credited to Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863). It was actually written in 1807 by Major Henry Livingston, Jr. (1748-1828) with the title Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas. The names "Donner" and "Blitzen" were changed by Moore from "Dunder" and "Blixem." (See the related link for information on this poem's origin.)
The last name, Rudolph, comes from a story and coloring book Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer that Robert L. May created in 1939 for his employer, the Montgomery Ward department store. The copyright for the story was later turned over to May, and his brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, wrote the well-known song that further popularized the character.
Two of the reindeer names, Donner/Donder and Blitzen, are often the source of confusion, misspelling, and misinformation. The short facts are these: Donner/Donder and Blitzen were named ''Dunder'' and ''Blixem'' (the Dutch words for ''thunder'' and ''lightning'') in the original printing of "A Visit From St. Nicholas." In reprints of the poem, the names became ''Donder'' and ''Blixen,'' then ''Donder'' and ''Blitzen'' (the latter being German for ''lightning''). By the time Johnny Marks wrote "Rudolph," it was ''Donner'' and ''Blitzen'' (possibly because ''Donder'' was musically awkward). See Snopes.com for a thorough discussion.
Other (modern) names for the reindeer:In modern times, other reindeer have been named in books, movies, and television shows but none have become well-known and generally accepted members of the team. These other names include: (Please add names to this list if you know of other examples, and please add the origin of the name if you know it.)- Fireball
- Leroy
- Pablo
- Olive
- Clarice
Here is more from WikiAnswers contributors:
- Donner is German for "thunder," so Donner and Blitzen is effectively the same as Dunder and Blixem
(Actually, Blitzen is German for "thunder," not Donner).
- Donner does mean thunder in German whereas Blitzen means flash and the two together are used to describe thunder and lightning e.g. Es ist Blitz und Donner!
- Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
- Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner (or Donder, or Dunder), and Blitzen (or Blixen, or Blixem) are the eight named by Clement C. Moore in "A Visit from St. Nicholas," and are the eight most commonly named. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, was "added to the team" after Johnny Marks wrote the popular song about him.
- Various books, TV shows, and movies over the years have named other reindeer (such as Olive, Fireball, and Clarice). None of them have become part of the popular legend since Rudolph, though.
- Santa's reindeer are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
- Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen! Oh... and don't forget Rudolph!
- Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen... and do you recall the most famous reindeer of all??? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and good thing for Rudolph all of the reindeers like him.
- The ones that drive Santa's sleigh are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph. I bet Rudolph is younger than the others, though. There are other reindeer shown in books, TV shows and movies, but they don't drive the sleigh (unless one gets sick!).
- Most of you know about the most common reindeer Rudolph, but Santa has a reindeer called Olive. It wasn't an error as the people thought, but it is in fact one of his reindeer's names. The other ones are: Dasher, Donner, Comet, Cupid.
Who wrote the original song rudolph the red nose reindeer?
The most notable singer of the song was Gene Autry (The Singing Cowboy) back in 1949. Since the song was written in 1949, I assume he was the first person to record it, and it is this version that is heard many times during the Christmas season. But, as with many Christmas songs, this song has be sung by many others, including Perry Como and Burl Ives (from the TV special of the same name, where he sang "Holly Jolly Christmas, which was written by the same man that wrote "Rudolph")
Who narrated Rudolph the red nose reindeer?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was narrated by Burl Ives.
What at names of all of santa reindeer not just the traditional ones?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen, Rudolph
What was wrong with the polka dot elephant in Rudolph the red nose reindeer?
multi personalities is what had occured, he had trouble breathing & went into antileptic shock.
Is Rudolph and Vixen Siblings?
No they are not siblings. Because donner, (his dad) is just on the sleigh team with vixen in the beginning. The rudolph at the end joins the sleigh team. They are not even related.
Who was Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer Girlfriend?
In Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys, Rudolph's girlfriend was Clarice.
What is the real song of Rudolph the red nose reindeer?
Rudolph, the red nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose
and if you ever saw it
you would even say it glows
all of the other reigndeer
used to laugh and call him names
they never let poor Rudolph
join in any reindeer games
then one foggy Christmas eve
Santa came to say,
"Rudolph, with your nose so bright,
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
then how the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee,
"Rudolph, the red nosed reindeer
you'll go down in history!
What do the British call what Americans call a 'streetcar'?
In the UK and Australia it is called a tram.
What is the name of the lead elf in the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The lead elf was simply named Boss Elf.
Why did the 1916 Rising not happen according to plan?
* Disagreement among the elements involved (it was not one movement) as to when would be the best time. * Conflicting orders from within the group that wished to proceed. Most modern historians now believe that the leaders of the rising expected to fail (not an unreasonable expectation given the odds) but that their actions would light a fire of similar risings around the country. Sadly it was theirs, which sparked off the the other risings.
What was the minors name in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The miner (or prospector) was named Yukon Cornelius.
Who invented Rudolph the red nosed reindeer?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was part of a Christmas advertising campaign for Montgomery Ward by Robert L. May in 1939.
Why did montgomerys ward invent Rudolph the red nose reindeer?
It was an advertising promotion akin to a catalogue poem to keep kids turning the pages- Miles Kimball did similar, often historical rhymes, like one-Expalining the absence of Flightless birds from a Yule party- The Penguin and the Flightless Auk: Decreed: It"s much to far to walk! Amen. A rather neat advertising gimmick that has become Public Domain. Johnny Marks wrote the song popularized by Singing Cowboy Gene Autry. For some reason (Mr. White Christmas) -Bing Crosby refused to do the song and was adamantly opposed to it- maybe on religious grounds.
What is hermie the elfs job in Rudolph the red nose reigndeer?
Hermey the elf wanted to be a dentist.
