Tag: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The Lesson of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Is Terrifying and True

Commentary The story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was written in 1939 by Robert L. May. It first appeared in a coloring book printed by the department store Montgomery Ward. It only later became a song and eventually part of the Christmas story all over the English-speaking world. But how often do we consider its…


Profiles in History: Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass: Creators of Christmas Classics

Arthur Rankin Jr. (July 19, 1924–Jan. 30, 2014) Jules Bass (September 16, 1935–Oct. 25, 2022) It is practically impossible to think of Christmas without thinking of Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. In many ways, the memories many of us have of those fictional characters come from two individuals: Arthur Rankin…