One of our favourite Christmas Eve traditions is leaving out a bowl of magic reindeer food to help guide Santa’s reindeer to our home. But did you know the traditional recipe often uses glitter, which is harmful to wildlife? That’s why we make an animal-safe version with oats and sprinkles – it’s safe for birds, hedgehogs, and other little creatures that might roam the garden.
To make it even more magical, we’ve created free printable reindeer food labels and poems so you can bag it up as party favours, classroom gifts, or Christmas Eve box surprises.
How to make animal-safe magic reindeer food
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Ingredients – Animal-Safe Magic Reindeer Food
- 1 cup oats
- A fun selection of Christmas sprinkles (red, green, or star shapes work beautifully)
- Optional: a handful of bird seed if you want to make it extra wildlife-friendly
- (No glitter, sequins, or non-biodegradable sparkle – let’s keep this safe for the real reindeer and our garden friends!)
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How to Make the Magic Reindeer Food
- Pour the oats into a bowl.
- Stir in the Christmas sprinkles.
- Spoon the mixture into small Ziploc snack bags or paper bags.
- Print out the reindeer food poem labels (download below).
- Staple or tape the printable label to the top of each bag.
Magic Reindeer Food Poem (Printable)
Sprinkle on the lawn Christmas Eve night,
The moonlight will make it sparkle bright.
As Santa’s reindeer roam and fly,
They’ll find your home as they pass by.
Free Download – Printable Reindeer Food Labels
These fabulous reindeer food labels are been designed exclusively for readers of Mum in the Mad House by The Purple Pumpkin Blog and designed to be printed on to small photo paper (4 by 6, but you can also download them and print them off in multiples on larger paper).
Download your free printable Reindeer food lables
Reindeer Food Dark Red Candy Stripe
Reindeer Food Light Green Chevron
Reindeer Food light Red Hearts
Reindeer Food Med Green Snowflakes
Reindeer Food Stripes Reindeer
These labels are perfect for Christmas Eve boxes, classroom parties, or handing out to grandkids and friends.
Why Families Love This Tradition
- A fun activity kids can do on Christmas Eve.
- Adds a sprinkle of magic and sparkle without harming wildlife.
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