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Nov 5, 2026
Santa doesn’t have one officially established favourite reindeer, although Rudolph is certainly the most famous. With his glowing red nose and important role guiding the sleigh, it’s easy to see why children often imagine he holds a particularly special place in Santa’s heart.
Here at Lapland Letters, every reindeer has their own personality, talents and important part to play in the magic of Christmas.
And choosing just one favourite might be rather difficult.
Rudolph is probably the reindeer most children know best.
His red nose has become one of the most recognisable parts of Christmas storytelling, especially through the famous story of how he helped guide Santa’s sleigh through difficult weather.
But being the most famous doesn’t necessarily mean being the favourite.
After all, Santa’s sleigh depends on the whole team working together.
Rudolph may lead the way, but he couldn’t complete the Christmas Eve journey on his own.
Every member of the sleigh team brings something different.
Dasher is known for his speed, while Dancer has an elegant way of moving through the sky.
Prancer has plenty of confidence, Vixen is clever and curious, and Comet brings a wonderful sense of energy.
Cupid is known for his affection, while Donner and Blitzen help give the team strength and determination.
Together with Rudolph, they make up the famous nine reindeer.
Their individual personalities are part of what makes the team special, and each has their own place in the wonderful traditions of Christmas.
They certainly do in the Lapland Letters world.
Some are playful, some are gentle and others are always ready for an adventure.
At the Sleigh Station, the elves get to know every reindeer and understand what makes them happy, how they like to rest and what they need before a long journey.
There are favourite treats, familiar routines and plenty of attention throughout the year. Elf Patch takes particular care with the magical reindeer food with moon sparkles, which helps guide the team through the Christmas Eve sky.
It’s these little details and individual characters that make Santa’s reindeer so special to Lapland.
According to the familiar Christmas story, all nine play a part in the sleigh team.
It isn’t simply a matter of choosing the fastest reindeer and leaving the others behind.
Some help provide strength, others help keep the team moving together and Rudolph is known for guiding the way when visibility becomes difficult.
And while the secret of how reindeer really fly involves a little Christmas magic, it still takes the whole team to pull Santa’s sleigh across the night sky.
Like any good team, their greatest strength comes from working together.
And considering the enormous journey ahead of them on Christmas Eve, that’s rather important.
Perhaps Santa would tell us that asking him to choose a favourite is a little like asking somebody to choose their favourite Christmas memory.
There are simply too many good ones.
Rudolph might be the most famous, but Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen are all part of the story.
Here in Lapland, there’s room for every reindeer to be special.
And with another Christmas Eve journey approaching, Santa will be counting on all nine of them.
Father Christmas loves to receive letters! If your child would like to write a letter to Santa, we recommend they include a few fun festive facts about themselves (What is their favourite Christmas tradition? What do they like to put on top of their hot chocolate? Do they prefer Jingle Bells or When Santa got stuck in the chimney?) as well as the latest update on their Christmas Wish. If they like writing on paper, then they can send it to the Lapland Postal Department via Royal Mail using the address below. Or, if their grown up has access to email, they can whizz it over to [email protected] who will make sure Santa sees it.
The Lapland Elves have lots of lovely friends in the Royal Mail, who make sure that all letters addressed to our Lapland Letters address make it safely to our UK Postal Department. From there, the Lapland Elves use Christmas magic to make sure each letter makes it way safely to Santa’s desk.
Each Letter from Santa is printed on beautifully crafted, authentic paper, designed to feel like it’s come straight from Lapland. More than just your child’s name and age, each letter is uniquely written to capture precious personal details, each Santa letter can be signed by Santa, Santa Claus or even Father Christmas.
Our Lapland Letters include the following:
To ensure the Lapland Elves receive your child’s letter to Santa, please send it to the official postal Dept for Lapland UK:
Lapland Postal Department – UK Portal
Att Elf `Helpers
43 Leigh Hall Road
Leigh on Sea
Essex
SS9 1RL
All letters are processed, checked for Good Behaviour, then posted via our magical letterbox portal to:
Lapland Postal Department – Head Postal Office
Att Elf Postie
Letter Box Lane
Arctic Circle
Lapland
Creating a unique, personalised letter from Santa or Father Christmas with Lapland Letters is simple! Just follow these five magical steps;
See for yourself why a Lapland Letters letter from Santa, is the most authentic Santa letter experience available.
Once you have placed your order on the Lapland Letters website, our Lapland Elves will get to work ensuring all their personalised details are correct, and that Santa uses his magical Infinity ink to sign the bottom. Once finished, it will be hand packed and sealed in the Lapland Postal Department, before making its way to the address you supplied. All orders are dispatched via Royal Mail within 3-10 days of purchase.
Delivery options are available, including Next Day Reindeer Express!
Please note the elves start posting mid-November for a more festive experience.
If you have any issues or concerns with your order, please email:
[email protected] who will be happy to help.
While the most famous of the herd is undoubtedly Rudolph with his glowing red nose, Santa travels with a legendary team including Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen. Each of these legendary reindeer names represents a unique personality that helps the team work together to deliver joy across the globe.
When they aren’t busy preparing for their Christmas Eve flight, the herd spends their time roaming the snowy forests and rolling hills. You can find Santa’s reindeer living in Lapland, where the crisp Arctic air and abundance of mossy treats provide the perfect home for them to rest and play throughout the year.
