They may not be flying from the North Pole, but a herd of reindeer from Luxemburg is still bringing plenty of holiday cheer this season. Sara Kroll started Santa’s Crew in 2016 with the purchase of two reindeer calves that got their first taste of the spotlight that winter. Kroll is no stranger to working with animals after being raised on a dairy farm and exhibiting cows at local events. While she practices with them in a similar fashion, there are some differences between walking around with a reindeer compared to a cow.

The typical precautions around COVID-19 have made things a little different this year, but Kroll is happy she can still bring a little holiday magic to families in the area.

Her season consists of the weeks leading up to Christmas, but Kroll cares for the animals year round. She says summer can be rough sometimes for animals because of the heat, but adds that she works hard to keep them cool during that time. Santa’s Crew now consists of five reindeer and are planning stops in Lake Geneva, Seymour, and Green Bay in the coming weeks leading up to Christmas.

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