Dear Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer...

Open Sesame readers write letters to the famous reindeer who leads Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.

To Rudolph,

Your red nose is awesome. You must be very smart, which is why you were chosen to lead Santa’s sleigh. I would like to know the secret of your success.

I am always curious about new things, and enjoy learning new information. I hope you will enlighten me about yourself.

Wishing you a merry Christmas in advance.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

Thavish K, 8
Hubballi, Karnataka

Dear Rudolph,

I’m a bit of a shy kid, but I have so many
questions for you!

What is it like to be the one who guides Santa’s sleigh? Do you ever get scared in the really foggy or snowy parts of the sky? I bet your nose is super warm, but what does it feel like on chilly days? Also, I wonder how you learned to be so brave even when everyone makes fun of you? I’d love to know what your favourite snack is on a long trip like on Christmas Eve, and if you have a special song you sing to stay awake.

Thank you for reading!

Love from a child who thinks you’re the best reindeer,

Dhrisha Sharma, 5
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Dear Rudolph,

I’m a little kid who is writing a letter to you because I have a few questions.

Why is your nose so bright? Is it cold at the North Pole? What does it feel like to fly through the sky? Do you have any other special talents, besides your colourful nose?

I’ve heard that you once guided Santa’s sleigh through a big fog, and your nose helped everyone see clearly. What was it like to be the leader?

I hope you can answer some of my questions because I have been wondering about them for a long time.

I wish you a very merry Christmas, and that you have a great time with Santa and all the other reindeer.

Amber Ahuja, 5
California, USA

Dear Rudolph,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to ask you some questions and to know more about you. I also want to share a few things about myself.

Why do you have a red nose instead of a normal one? Does Santa put you first in the sleigh because of your special nose? Are you from the North Pole or the South Pole? What is your favourite food? How old are you?

I would also like to share a few things about me. I am a fourth grade student. My birthday is on August 11. This Christmas, I want a dollhouse as a present. Can you make my wish come true, Rudolf?

Thank you.

Yours friendly,

Shaziya Anjum, 10
Tumakuru, Karnataka