A relative of mine used to work at a reindeer ranch, and around this time of year he transported a team of reindeer all over the country to haul Santa's sleigh in parades. Whenever his route permitted, he would stop by my parents' house for a visit. The reindeer were put out to graze in my parents' (big) yard.

Well, it's a small town, and in no time about half the residents would show up to take pictures of the reindeer. It was quite the local event!