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[-] Botzo@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago
[-] Sanctus@lemmy.world 8 points 19 hours ago

They mention reindeer, which are caribou.

[-] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 6 points 20 hours ago

The poem "A visit from St Nicholas" (aka "'Twas the Night Before Christmas") was written by an American.

Is it different outside of North America?

[-] Renfield@lemmy.ml 1 points 20 hours ago
[-] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 16 points 20 hours ago

I guess I don't get what your point is. Caribou are wild, reindeer is generally used for domesticated caribou (at least in North America)

[-] KittenBiscuits@lemm.ee 5 points 6 hours ago

A woman once asked me if I knew the difference between reindeer and caribou. I said "sure, reindeer are domesticated caribou."

Her reply?

"Well ackshually caribou are wild."

This exchange occurred in Alaska.

[-] OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 1 points 46 minutes ago

I hope you laughed and called her names.

[-] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 17 hours ago
[-] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 5 points 22 hours ago

The Christmas Song, Nat King Cole!

Although, you're right, it took me a long time to think of one that actually mentions flight. Even Rudolph doesn't.

[-] Renfield@lemmy.ml 1 points 21 hours ago

Rudolph with your nose so bright won't you [???] my sleigh tonight

[-] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 9 points 21 hours ago

Guide. They can do that on land.

[-] theywilleatthestars@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago

Listening to Otis Redding at Home During Christmas by Okkervil River

this post was submitted on 27 Dec 2024
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