Reindeer Games

Reindeer Names

100

Who's the most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolf

200

Name one of Santa's reindeer that's name starts with a "D".

Dasher, Dancer, Donner

300

Name one of Santa's reindeer that starts with the letter "C".

Comet, Cupid

400

Name the Santa's reindeer that starts with the letter "P".

Prancer

500

Santa has 9 magical reindeer who pull his sled.  Name 6 of the reindeer for the win!

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolf.

Antlers & Fur

100

True or False; Reindeer fur can turn green.

False; Reindeer fur changes color with the seasons getting lighter to darker brown, helping them blend into their surroundings.

200

True or False; Snow does not melt when it falls on a reindeer's fur/coat.

• True! Reindeer's coats are so well-insulated that snow can fall on them without melting.
  
  
  
  
  
  

300

True or False; Reindeer communicate by tapping their hoof on the snow.

FALSE! Reindeer communicate with each other using various sounds, like grunts and snorts.

400

True or False; A reindeer only gets one set of antlers in their life.

FALSE! Reindeer shed and regrow their antlers each year.

500

How do reindeer get to food under the snow? Do they use their antlers, hoof, or a branch?

• During harsh weather, reindeer use their antlers to shovel snow to find food. 

Winter Holiday Food

100

This soda company often uses Santa Claus in their Christmas advertising.

What is Coca Cola

200

This sweet treat resembles a shepherds staff.

What is a candy cane

300

What is a female turkey called?

What is a hen

400

Milk punch is another name of this famous beverage.

What is egg nog

500

Gingerbread houses were inspired by these Brothers Grim fairy tale

Who are Hansel and Gretel

Weird Facts

100

Giraffes are more likely to be hit by lightning than a reindeer. True or false?

True: They are taller and that makes them more likely to be struck by lightening

200

True or False: Reindeer are also known as caribou

True- Caribou is another name for Reindeer

300

Do reindeer live in the green forest or white snowy tundra

Tundra; reindeer live in cold regions like the Arctic and subarctic.

400

Can reindeer swim?

YES! 

• Reindeer are excellent swimmers and can cross rivers with ease.

500

Do reindeer have red or black noses?

Red; Well, kind of... Their noses have lots of tiny veins and blood vessels that warm up the air before it reaches their lungs, keeping them cozy in the cold!

Eat, See, Run

100

What do reindeer eat?

• Reindeer are herbivores, meaning they eat plants like reindeer moss, lichens, and grass.

200

Where do reindeer get their food? Do they climb trees or dig in the snow?

• During winter, reindeer dig through snow to find their food.

300

Are reindeer slow or fast runners?

• Reindeer can run up to speeds of 50 miles per hour.

400

Do reindeer travel with a herd (group) or alone?

• Reindeer travel in large herds for safety from predators like wolves and bears.

500

Can Reindeer see at night?

YES- They have a special reflective layer in their eyes to help them see in low light.