Santa Needs Rudolph Tonight for Put-in-Bay Delivery
1939 booklet for “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” in the National Museum of American History
According to popular lore, Santa Claus relies on Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to guide his sleigh during challenging weather. The conditions around Put-in-Bay certainly call for Rudolph, with his nose so bright, to lead the way tonight.
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“Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is a song by songwriter Johnny Marks based on the 1939 story Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer published by the Montgomery Ward Company. Gene Autry’s recording hit No. 1 on the U.S. charts the week of Christmas 1949.
