They mention reindeer, which are caribou.
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The poem "A visit from St Nicholas" (aka "'Twas the Night Before Christmas") was written by an American.
Is it different outside of North America?
also says "reindeer"
I guess I don't get what your point is. Caribou are wild, reindeer is generally used for domesticated caribou (at least in North America)
A woman once asked me if I knew the difference between reindeer and caribou. I said "sure, reindeer are domesticated caribou."
Her reply?
"Well ackshually caribou are wild."
This exchange occurred in Alaska.
I hope you laughed and called her names.
😄
The Christmas Song, Nat King Cole!
Although, you're right, it took me a long time to think of one that actually mentions flight. Even Rudolph doesn't.
Rudolph with your nose so bright won't you [???] my sleigh tonight
Guide. They can do that on land.
you know dasher and dancer and prancer and vixen.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44bL90HP0Ys&pp=ygUpZ2VuZSBhdXRyeSBydWRvbHBoIHRoZSByZWQgbm9zZWQgcmVpbmRlZXI%3D
Captain Santa Claus (and his reindeer space patrol)
Santa's comin' in a whirly bird
Maybe not the flying you expected.
Listening to Otis Redding at Home During Christmas by Okkervil River