But one interpretation of the myth's origins is even stranger. As Live Science reported back in 2012, magic mushrooms may explain the origins of Santa and his flying reindeer.

Led by a reindeer named Rudolph, some might assume the sleigh-pullers that form the backbone of Santa Claus's mighty toy-distribution operation are all male. But they'd be wrong, according to Nova ...

The first written account of Santa Claus having reindeer was in 1821, and since then most people have assumed the reindeer were male -- but a scientist says those people would be wrong.

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How would Santa make his way to the market without his trusty flying guides? Kids of all ages (there’s a kid in all of us!) can see his reindeer on our south lawn November 27, 28 & 29 and ...

Santa Claus’ team of reindeer got a clean bill of health Monday and clearance to fly through Pennsylvania on Christmas Eve. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph ...

Did 'Shrooms Send Santa And His Reindeer Flying? Children across the land on Christmas Eve will nestle all snug in their beds to hear the classic poem "The Night Before Christmas." ...

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said: ‘These aren’t Santa’s flying reindeer. ‘Each winter, our biologists capture and place GPS collars on approximately 1,200 deer throughout the ...