Since Santa's reindeer work so hard on Christmas Eve, we think it's really important they get a treat:). So, we make a fun little treat to spread on the lawn Christmas Eve.

oats
*glitter(can be toxic to outdoor animals) or
colored sugar
closeable sandwich bags
I pour the oats into a larger bowl so that the children can scoop them out easily. Each child gets a sandwich sized bag. I have the children scoop some oats out of the bowl and pour them into the bag. Then I let them add glitter, or colored sugar. I also have a little poem that I give the children to put in the bag so that when Mom & Dad get the "bag of stuff" they know what it is.
Here is what the poem says:
On Christmas Eve, sprinkle Magic Reindeer Glitter on your lawn.
Rudolph will smell the oats and the magic glitter will guide him to your rooftop.

Note: Got a comment today that I thought I should share. A reader noted that glitter is harmful to birds and squirrels. The reindeer food will be just as colorful with some colored sugar. Thanks. Of course, the poem I show will have to be changed. I'll probably just write Magic Reindeer Food.
Here's the poem I wrote to sent home with the reindeer food made with sugar crystals:


3 comments:
Ooooh! I love magic reindeer food! You should have known- I'm like a big kid and I get excited over the small stuff!! Anyways, that is so funny you just posted that, because my oldest just asked me where the reindeer food was so that she can get ready for Christmas Eve. I guess I better get on the ball and make some.
Jen
Wonderful presentation. This is the reason I visit your blog so often. Thanks.
DO NOT USE GLITTER!!! dangerous to birds and squirrels :( use colored sugar instead!!
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