The Forgotten History of 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer'

Forgotten History of Christmas Carols by 95.7 BIG FM (WRIT-FM)

Dec 4, 20171:00Society & Culture

One of Santa's reindeer a drunk? Dan O'Donnell explains how that belief nearly prevented the release of one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time.

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