it’s been 50 years already, here’s to many, many more Rudolph!! #Rudolph50

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**This is a sponsored post, working in conjunction with Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. All opinions are still my own though!**

It’s been 50 years since the beloved, childhood character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has been introduced. 50 years!! Geesh, how time flies!! With the special anniversary upon us, we thought a trip down memory lane with some fabulous books and a discussion on traditions was called for!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is the longest-running and highest-rated holiday TV special of all time, and it is unarguably a beloved part of the American holiday tradition.

50YearsRudolphI remember when I was little, watching around Christmas, that sweet little reindeer with the squeak as his nose lit up. Now, it’s my turn to turn my children on to this sweet little guy that lights up Christmas night! Already, my kids are singing, “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”! And in my head, I am singing it right back. My 3-year old even knows this little jingle. It’s amazing how fast something so fabulous can ingrain itself into heads.

I received a handful of absolutely wonderful books that are all centered around Rudolph. I opened these up a couple weeks ago, and it didn’t matter that Christmas wasn’t close, my girls were pumped to be reading about a classic Christmas story! That evening, we sat down and read almost every single one together. There is just something about reading books together with my little ladies. I cherish this time with them. I cherish seeing the flicker in their eyes as they anticipate what is going to happen next – the bright-eyed looks when something exciting is about to happen. Not much replaces the time spent reading books together!

#Rudolph50 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Books

I’m excited that one of you is going to get a set to read with your little ones (you can read more about this after the next section). Check out these wonderful titles:

ABOUT THE BOOKS
Square Fish, an imprint of the Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, is releasing 6 new Rudolph-themed books that span a variety of formats, including the first ever graphic novel starring Rudolph and company, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS, by Brendan Deneen. Other formats include a classic storybook, a picture book, slide-and-find and lift-the-flap board books, and a ‘My Reader’ edition specifically designed for beginning readers. There’s something for the whole family!

  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Classic Story
    Deluxe 50th Anniversary Edition for ages 4-8
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Slide and Find
    Board Book for ages 2-4
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Life-the-Flap

Board Book for ages 2-4

  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Rudolph Saves the Day
    Paperback picture book for ages 3-7
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: My Reader
    Level 2 Paperback Reader for ages 5-7
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Island of Misfit Toys
    Middle-Grade Graphic Novel for ages 7-12

Follow along on this momentous occasion with Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. You can check them out on Twitter as well, and in addition, there is a designated hashtag to go along with all the fun that’s going on. Look up #Rudolph50!!

So, talk to me. What memories do you have that are centered around Rudolph, this sweet little reindeer that saved Christmas one night long ago?

A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!!
One SIMPLE reader will win a collection of six (6) new Rudolph children’s books. This is open to US residents only. Prizing provided by Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. Here is how to enter:
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66 thoughts on “it’s been 50 years already, here’s to many, many more Rudolph!! #Rudolph50”

  3. I remember always singing rudolph and watching the show on tv growing up and now watching with my nieces.

  4. Rudolph brings back so many childhood memories! My siblings and I would watch it every year curled up in front of the fire with hot chocolate!

  5. It wasn’t Chrismtas until we watched Rudolph at least a couple times. We watch our favorite Christmas shows as a family.

  6. When my sisters and I were kids my mom would make popcorn then we’d watch it together. I still love watching Rudolph. This is an awesome prize pack of books! Thank you for the chance 🙂

  7. I remember watching Rudolph for christmas with my brother and sister. I still love singing the song! My daughter would love this set!

  8. Rudolph was a movie my parents and I watched every year and we are continuing the tradition with our family 🙂

  10. I have always loved the story. In fact, my sister and I thought we heard Santa’s sleigh bells one year!

  11. mostly just the movie on TV and the song.

    Learning about the son in school and watching the video.

  14. I just remember watching it thousands of times, even out of season. It’s so awesome!! I love Rudoplh.

  16. My sisters and I always looked forward to watching it each year. It was like the start of Christmas Season for us!

  17. I remember watching rudolph every year as a kid I loved the misfit toys but hated the abdominal snowman

  28. I remember waiting and waiting on Rudolph to come on during Christmas! I would check the TV guide every week (you know those paper ones that came in the newspaper! I’m showing my age aren’t I?!?!). Now I look for it to watch with dd!

  29. I love Rudolph because we always watched the movie on Christmas Eve and read the story in our new Christmas pjs.

  32. My husband is a big fan of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and watches the Christmas special every year. Thanks.
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  34. My brother and I sat glued to the TV when Rudolph came on once a year. Back then there weren’t any VCR’s, DVD’s, Blu Rays or DVR’s , so you only got to see it one time at Christmas. We loved it, and now I watch it with my grandchildren (and we can watch it over and over, lol).

  36. We watched Rudolph every year when I was growing up, and now I get to watch it every year with my children! It was always one of my favorite Christmas movies!!

  40. I remember watching Rudolph every year before Christmas with my Grandma. An awesome memory. I would love this set.

  41. We had a Rudolph stuffed animal and I remember singing the song all the time with my sisters

  44. Oh I used to look forward to these coming on TV every year! I loved the way they were made; it all looked so magical.

  45. I always remember waiting for the day it’d come on tv. We’d all gather round to watch. .. now we have bought it for our boys

  47. I have great memories of singing the Rudolph the red nose reindeer song as well as gathering with the other kids to watch the TV specials every year. We really loved those specials and waited for them every year.

  56. It has been a family tradition to watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer every year since my daughter was little and now with my grandchildren.

  57. I remember my kids watching the movie of Rudolph every year at Christmas time. It always got up in the mood for the holidays.

  60. I remember sitting with my family and watching them on TV every year. And now watching them with my kiddos.

  61. I remember being miffed with my dad one year because he wanted to watch a regular series on TV the night Rudolph was on. He could have caught this show as a rerun, but I had to wait another whole year for Rudolph!

  63. I used to enjoy the Rudolph movie on tv when I was little, and saying that every red light in the sky was him.

  65. I remember watching this classic movie with my daughters and now I get to enjoy it all over again with my grandsons! It’s adorable!

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