Happy Birthday Rudolph!

Happy 76th birthday to Rudolph the red nosed reindeer!

The most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph, was created by Robert L. May.  May was an employee of the department store, Montgomery Ward, and was charged with the task of creating a booklet to be given out to customers of the store as a holiday promotion.  

What began as a 32 page illustrated booklet has turned into a holiday icon.   In many countries, Rudolph has become a figure of Christmas folklore. 2015 marks the 76th anniversary of the birth of the character and the 51st anniversary of the television special.  

Children go to bed each Christmas Eve hoping Rudolph's red nose will guide Santa's sleigh to their homes.  Be sure and leave reindeer food to assist Rudolph!  Sunbelt Turf Farm is happy to share their special reindeer food recipe!

Reindeer Food Recipe
2 Cups regular oats

2 Cups sunflower tropical birdseed mix

2 Tablespoons red decorator sugar crystals

2 Tablespoon green decorator sugar crystals

Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart ziplock bag.

Sprinkle on the lawn at night
The moon will make it sparkle bright
Santa’s reindeer fly and roam
This will guide them to your home

Merry Christmas!

Sunbelt Turf Farm began in St. Clair County. Over 30 years have perfected the art of growing, selling and the delivery of quality turf grass. Customer satisfaction is paramount and we stand behind our turf grass. Expansions into Shelby and Talladega Counties successfully turned cotton fields and pasture land into beautiful green turf. Commercial and retail opportunities, pick-up or delivery, free estimates, fast turnaround and remaining environmentally friendly separate us from the rest.