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Santa’s reindeer

Extraordinary companions for a gentler world!

Santa’s reindeer

Nine extraordinary reindeer, each with a personality of their own, a unique talent and an essential role in the great Christmas round. Together they make a close-knit, inseparable team!

Santa Claus
“Every day my reindeer show me that we go further when we move forward together.”
Santa Claus
Rudolph, the reindeer with the glowing red nose

Rudolph

Lights the way even in the fog.

Brave
Dasher, the fastest reindeer of the herd

Dasher

The fastest of the herd.

Fast
Comet, the reindeer who charts the routes through the stars

Comet

Charts the routes through the stars.

Visionary
Cupid, the reindeer full of love and gentleness

Cupid

Always full of love and gentleness.

Kind
Dancer, the reindeer who loves doing tricks in the sky

Dancer

Loves doing tricks in the sky.

Playful
Prancer, the reindeer with endless energy

Prancer

Endless energy!

Energetic
Blitzen, the reindeer who races at lightning speed

Blitzen

Races at lightning speed.

Powerful
Donner, the impressive reindeer with a big heart

Donner

Impressive, with a big heart.

Protective
Blizzard, the reindeer who is an expert in the bitter cold

Blizzard

An expert in the bitter cold.

Hardy
A child strokes a reindeer’s nose in the snowy forest at sunset

A lifelong friendship

Santa’s reindeer are much more than travel companions. All year round they share village life: games in the snow, training, care and, of course… a few treats!

Discover their daily life
  • Respect
  • Friendship
  • Care
  • Adventure

How their harnesses have changed through the ages

Over the centuries, the reindeer’s harnesses have evolved to meet the needs of each era, blending tradition, innovation and Christmas magic.

  1. Hand-braided natural leather harness

    The origins

    Antiquity – Middle Ages

    Hand-braided natural leather harnesses, sturdy and simple.

    Sturdy
  2. Traditional tooled-leather harness with copper ornaments and bells

    The traditional era

    19th century

    Tooled leather and copper ornaments, with bells to guide the way at night.

    Elegant
  3. Reinforced fur-lined harness for the Far North

    The Far North

    Early 20th century

    Harnesses reinforced against the cold, with fur and padding.

    Hardy
  4. Light and comfortable modern red harness

    The modern era

    20th century

    Lighter, more comfortable materials for long journeys.

    Comfortable
  5. High-tech harness with blue light beacons and sensors

    The technology era

    Today

    Harnesses fitted with light beacons, navigation sensors and safety systems.

    Innovative
  6. Holographic harness of violet and blue light

    The future: holograms

    Tomorrow?

    Connected, holographic harnesses for an even safer and more magical journey!

    Visionary
“Taking care of the reindeer means protecting the magic of Christmas.”
Santa Claus

Want to know more?

Go behind the scenes of their training and their diet, and see how we look after them all year long.

Behind the scenes of the journey

What do the reindeer do the rest of the year?

A busy life, in step with the seasons

Once the great round is over, the reindeer don’t just rest: they look after their health, enjoy nature, travel, play and spend time with the elves. Find out what they do each month!

Sketch of a reindeer
“All year round, we take care of ourselves, of the forest and of one another, so we are ready when the day comes.”
Santa’s reindeer
The reindeer resting in the snow

JANUARY

After the great round, we rest and enjoy the snow.

The reindeer back in training in the snow

FEBRUARY

We gently get back into training with the elves.

The reindeer walking along a stream in spring

MARCH

We explore nature and enjoy the return of spring.

The reindeer in the forest in spring

APRIL

We help clean up the forests and discover new trails.

The reindeer grazing in their pasture

MAY

We return to our favourite pastures and look after our health.

The reindeer on an outing by a lake

JUNE

We go on outings to discover new landscapes and have fun!

A reindeer bathing in a mountain lake

JULY

We make the most of summer to swim, play and cool off.

The reindeer resting as a family among the flowers

AUGUST

We spend time with family and go on long walks.

A reindeer resting by a basket of apples

SEPTEMBER

We get back to more serious training to regain our fitness.

Two reindeer in an autumn forest

OCTOBER

We get used to the first cold spells and build up our stamina.

A reindeer between two lanterns in the snow

NOVEMBER

We prepare for the great round: drills, practice runs and harness checks.

Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer in the sky

DECEMBER

The big moment is here! We make the Christmas round alongside Santa.