Why Santa Uses Reindeer
Narrated by Marc Scott, this short winter folklore documentary explores the surprising real-world reasons reindeer became central to the legend of Santa Claus. Built for Arctic survival, reindeer were the only animal that truly made sense for a journey through snow, darkness, and extreme cold.
Full Transcript
Of all the animals in the world… why reindeer?
Because in the Arctic, reindeer were built for winter long before Santa ever entered the story.
They can see ultraviolet light, allowing them to navigate whiteouts.
Their hooves shift shape in the cold, sharpening into natural ice cleats.
And they can run nearly 50 miles an hour across snow and tundra.
When Dutch and Scandinavian immigrants brought their winter folklore to America, reindeer fit perfectly into the tale, hardy, fast, and already legendary in the North.
By the time Clement Clarke Moore wrote ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, reindeer weren’t just symbolic.
They were the only animal that made sense.
And that’s how a creature built to survive the Arctic became the engine of Santa’s magic.
About the Narrator
This short was narrated by Marc Scott, a professional documentary and docuseries narrator known for grounded, cinematic storytelling across history, folklore, science, and culture. I specialize in narration styles that range from warm and conversational to authoritative and immersive.
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