Yukon Cornelius is one of the main characters of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Rankin/Bass. It is really hard to imagine the Christmas classic without this goofy man, full of bravado and testosterone. I do not think he was ever anybody’s favorite, but he definitely adds a certain charm to the story. I assume he…
Tag: Christmas
Our Visit To The Polar Express (Bryson City, NC)
My wife planned a Christmas excursion for the kids and me to Bryson City, North Carolina this year. Though not far from home, it was more than a simple day trip. I wish we had arrived earlier to fully enjoy the charming Christmas village and the town itself. That evening, however, was bitterly cold. The…
Things I Like: Sam the Snowman (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1964)
Sam the Snowman is one of the most prominent characters in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, despite not being directly in the story, as he serves as the narrator instead. It is amusing that he actually predates Frosty the Snowman, at least in the Rankin/Bass Christmas universe. He adds a unique perspective to the story and…
Things I Like: Clarice (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1964)
Clarice is a minor but notable character in the Rankin/Bass Christmas special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It is a little amusing that her name would later be associated more with The Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal Lecter than with this Christmas classic. But she is a beautiful young doe who looks strangely similar to…
Things I Hate: Boss Elf (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1964)
Boss Elf is one of the many characters found in the Rankin/Bass Christmas special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. He is definitely one of the characters who rubs you the wrong way because he is just a flat out jerk. He is the leader of all the Christmas elves, whose tasks include making toys and, oddly…