Did you know this year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1st broadcast of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the longest running and highest rated holiday TV special of all time?? How many memories do you have of yourself as a kid watching Rudolph on TV? Long before the era of DVD’s, VCR’s and certainly DVRing TV shows, I can remember my Mom and Dad letting me stay up late every year on the evening Rudolph would air on TV. Oh how I loved it!
We’re celebrating with a fabulous Rudolph giveaway on Classy Mommy – all the entry details are below.
Today, all these years later, I love watching Rudolph with my own children. Over the past 9 Christmas seasons, our family has developed our own holiday traditions and many of those of course involved our favorite red nosed reindeer – Rudolph. Kenzie has a variety of sweet holiday dresses over the years embellished with none other than Rudolph too.
The Kids Singing Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer over the Years at Christmas
Some of my all time favorite memories are of the kids singing holiday tunes on Christmas with each other and every year performing a holiday show with their cousins. Rudolph has been a classic since the kids were tiny!
More Christmas Singing from the kids featuring Rudolph….
6 New Rudolph Themed Books – From Graphics to Classics to Easy Readers
Besides watching the TV special, which of course in this day and age, we own on DVD, we always love reading the story of Rudolph. Now there are even more versions and styles of the book to add to your holiday library collection. My kids LOVE when I pull out all the Christmas stories right before Thanksgiving.
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 Books 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


Rudolph 50th Anniversary Giveaway Details
One winner will receive the collection of 6 new Rudolph children’s books. Prizing provided by Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. Eligibility: Open to US residents only.
1. Leave a comment below by December 1st, 2014
2. Daily comments as daily entries are allowed.
3. Tweet the following for an entry: I’m hoping to win the Rudolph 50th Anniversary Prize package from @ClassyMommy #Rudolph50
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Note: Thanks to Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own.
I’d love to win this for my three little girls!!
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1. Love that Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was based on a country-western singers song back then, Gene Autry I believe.
What a great idea! I have loved this movie since I was a kid:) I think my girls would love it too. I follow you on Instagram.
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I love Rudolph!
My son sang Rudolph at his first school concert
2. Daily Comment on 11-20-14. I like the part in the story and song that goes, “but do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?” Of course everyone knows it’s Rudolph.
My kids would love these books. They are huge Rudolph fans.
Would love these for my kids
We love Rudolph!!
Thank you for the chance. These would be great for my kids!
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I would love to win these books for my 3 & 5 year old! Rudolph is one of my favorite Christmas Classics!
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I love Rudolph
Would love to win this!
These books look entirely delightful.
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Love the story of Rudolph
Everyone loves Rudolph!
Rudolph is the best!
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We love Rudolph!!!!
I would love to introduce my granddaughter to Rudolph.
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2. One of the daily comments, nice to see kids sitting on Santa’s laps with smiles. So many little ones seem to cry. Your kids look very happy.
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Love the story of Rudolph
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Have a great Monday!
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my niece would love it!
I really love Rudolph!
Love it when your daughter sings LIKE A LIGHT BULB. LOL. She knows the words really well for her age.
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Love watching Rudolph every christmas
We love you Rudolph!
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Happy Thanksgiving !
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Have a great Black Friday!
Love to sing rudolph
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My kids would love thesebooks
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2. Daily comment. I’ve been busy and have not been commenting everyday, but still hoping to win Rudolph.
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer….:)