Reindeer have been associated with Santa Claus for centuries.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has posted a message condemning the wrong treatment of reindeer, emphasizing a strong stance against animal cruelty. Peta generally opposes the use of animals for entertainment purposes, and they might view Santa’s reindeer as being exploited for human amusement.
In a post the organization wrote that “Reindeer shouldn’t be anyone’s ride-not even Santa’s”.
Reindeer shouldn’t be anyone’s ride—not even Santa’s 🛷 pic.twitter.com/cT0Ah52v1o
— PETA (@peta) December 21, 2023
The post, strategically shared during the holiday season, has garnered significant attention and become a viral sensation across various platforms.
Reindeer have been associated with Santa Claus for centuries, and they are an integral part of the Christmas mythos. Some people might argue that separating Santa from his reindeer would diminish the magic and wonder of Christmas.
Users have initiated a debate on the post, generating numerous comments, with PETA’s handle actively responding to some of them.
“If Santa was real and his reindeer did indeed fly, those reindeer would be trained to pull the sleigh. Animals are trained to do certain tasks. Animals love doing tasks for reward, and Santa, being the kindest man on Earth, would reward or treat them as the best animals on Earth,” commented a user.
To which PETA responds, “Animals are not ours to use in any way. Reindeer deserve to live peacefully in their natural habitat, free from human interference.”
“Santa and his reindeer aren’t real! Just for kids! they shouldn’t be abused or used, but come on,” commented another user.
