Old Santeclaus with Much Delight: The Children's Friend: A New-Year's Present, to the Little Ones from Five to Twelve

"Old Santeclaus with much delight

His reindeer drives this frosty night,

O'r chimney tops, and tracts of snow,

To bring his yearly gifts to you."

-Anonymous, Old Santeclaus with Much Delight (1821)

Old Santeclaus with Much Delight (1821) is a short, illustrated children's poem which is the first mention of flying reindeer pulling Santa Claus's sleigh. While the author remains anonymous, it may have been written by its original publisher, William B. Gilley (1785-1830). This publication, recreated...