Something to Think About as Christmas Draws Near.....

[Mimi]

REMEMBER THIS AT CHRISTMAS TIME

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring.

Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.

We should've known... ONLY women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.

 

[amk714]

I never realized Santa used only female reindeer! But now that I think about it, Mimi, it does make sense. Thanks for the info. 😛

 

[venray]

According to the University of Alaska Faribank's Reindeer FAQ, it is true that only female reindeer retain their antlers much past the beginning of winter:

Reindeer and caribou are the only deer (Cervidae) where males, females, and calves produce antlers. Substantial growth of calf and female antler can be obtained with good nutrition. Some females can grow small shovels (eye-guards), normally grown only by bulls. Like other deer, reindeer shed their antlers annually. Bulls drop their antlers by January, and pregnant cows and calves retain theirs until spring. Normally, pregnant cows retain their antlers a week or so after calving for advantage over food resources. New antler growth in the spring and summer is nourished by a highly vascular covering called velvet which is shed in August. Bull antler hardens (ossifies) in June and cow antler in July. The primary function of antler is for gaining social dominance.


So, are Santa's reindeer really all female, even though some of them bear masculine names such as "Rudolph" and are often depicted with male personalities and voices? Well, it's not impossible that a male reindeer could retain his antlers as late as December 24, just not necessarily the norm. And that's not nearly as unusual as a fellow who lives at the North Pole, spends the year making toys for millions of children all over the world, and manages to deliver all of them in a single evening. If Santa could find a way to make reindeer fly, his coming up with a way to ensure the bulls kept their antlers until late December must have been a piece of cake.

 

[venray]

Oh...and Mims....Here's Something to Think About as Christmas Draws Near.....

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"He KNOWS when you've been sleeping....."

 

[Mimi]

If Santa could find a way to make reindeer fly, his coming up with a way to ensure the bulls kept their antlers until late December must have been a piece of cake.

Sure...the redneck way! Duct tape fixes EVERYTHING!


but we ladies aren't fooled

 

[Mimi]

Oh...and Mims....Here's Something to Think About as Christmas Draws Near.....

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"He KNOWS when you've been sleeping....."

Yeah yeah, Ray.....Santa isn't the only one who's done a little winter modelling to bring in some extra cash for the holidays!



Isn't that right, Mr. December??

Mimi 😛 😛

 

[venray]

I told ya before...My body isnt that trim..... 😛


Now about those toes of yours........ 😛

 

[isabeau]

omg my eyes my eyes i'm blind now. thanks for ruining christmas you guys lol
and winter doesnt officially start til december 21st does that make the males capable again or not

isabeau

 

[venray]

Males are always "capable" hon.....

 

[isabeau]

Males are always "capable" hon.....

not always hon.... sighs .....

isabeau

 

[Deuce]

Well you know they had to be female reindeer, the male reindeer would never ask for directions if lost

 

[bratgirl365]

Mr. December, hah? hee hee