Vixen Sweeps the Reindeer Games
To the surprise of no one at the North Pole Vixen cruised to total victory with a win in the final events of the Reindeer Games. She achieved what they call a sweep – winning every event she entered in these games.
That feat was last accomplished in 1995 by Donner. So it is a very rare thing.
Donner, who is captain of Santa’s A-team, recognized Vixen by giving her the trophy he was awarded when achieved the sweep in 1995.
That is NOT a tradition but it may become one now. It is considered a sign of huge respect within the reindeer community when something personal is given to another reindeer who has accomplished something great.
Vixen, who has a reputation as a feisty and somewhat stubborn reindeer, is actually quite shy. She likes to wear the big bows but it isn’t for attention. That’s just what she likes.
But she has a hard time handling all the attention that comes with winning the Reindeer Games. She was very touched by the honor that Donner bestowed upon her and you could tell by looking at her.
Santa was on hand, as he rarely is, to award Vixen her medals from the games. He praised her and all the reindeer who participated in the games by saying: “These games are a time-honored tradition, meant to help identify those reindeer with the needed skills to help in Operation Merry Christmas. This year, Vixen heads that list. But ALL the reindeer, even the rookies that competed this year, qualify for Operation Merry Christmas. I am proud of them all.”
Santa declared, after conferring with Elf Victor of the Reindeer Operations Department, that the reindeer will be taking a break for about a week before resuming their training schedule.
All the reindeer got through the games without injury. Officials in the Reindeer Department say that as of right now there are plenty of reindeer who are ready to fly for Santa.
For more information about the reindeer and the conclusion of the Reindeer Games, please listen to the North Pole Radio News report in the player above.
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Thank you, Elf Harold! Congratulations to Vixen’s complete victory! I want to give her a big hand and praise other reindeer for their excellent fights! I wanted to see Donner and Santa awarded Vixen. I think reindeer are not used to being noticed. I feel Santa will make a new history with the reindeer this year! I feel relieved that every reindeer was safe during the games! Thank you to all their trainers. Their training curriculums are perfect! Please keep going with the training safely. Many elves will wear Vixen costumes for Halloween at the North Pole, and the reindeer… Read more »