今注目を集めている When Was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Createdについて、詳しいまとめを分かりやすく掲載しています。

was first written in 1939 by Robert L. May, a copywriter for Montgomery Ward, as a promotional giveaway during the holiday season. Can you imagine getting a free book with your holiday shopping, and it just happens to be the story of Rudolph? It's a pretty awesome way to get people in the holiday spirit, if you ask me.

The story was an instant hit, and by 1947, May had sold over 2.4 million copies of the book, which is pretty impressive for a promotional item. But what really put Rudolph on the map was the song, written in 1949 by Johnny Marks, which has since become a holiday classic. I mean, who can resist singing along to "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" when it comes on the radio?

So, what makes Rudolph so special? Is it his shiny red nose, or his ability to save Christmas with his glowing face? Maybe it's the fact that he's an outcast who finds acceptance and becomes a hero, which is a pretty universal theme. Whatever it is, Rudolph has become a beloved character around the world, and his story has been translated into many languages.