The History of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, isn't just a legendary Christmas figure but a symbol of what Christmas time is all about. While Santa Claus and his eight tiny reindeer were introduced in the 1800s, Rudolph didn't come into being until 1939. Created by Robert L. May for the Montgomery Ward department store, the ninth reindeer became an instant hit. Once the ninth reindeer was introduced, he became an instant success; selling over two million copies. While "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" wasn't turned into a song until 1949 by Johnny Marks and sung by Gene Autry. Since the stories release, it has been translated into 25 languages and 1964 a classic animated Christmas movie!