In the magical center of the North Pole where snow dances gracefully and the air smells of peppermint magic lives Franz, the unusual and joyful keeper of Santa’s famous reindeer.

His hair glows like spun silver when it reflects the light from flickering lanterns and his eyes reveal secrets through their twinkling while containing the knowledge from countless winters. Each morning Franz steps out of his snug Tack Room which contains illuminated harnesses and resonating bells to meet his cherished herd.

The reindeer recognize him because he communicates in their special language which consists of laughter mixed with snowflakes and the quiet of midnight breezes. The reindeer desire the open sky as Franz shares quiet words with them. His gentle words flow in an unusual tongue that stirs the fur of nocturnal dreamers under the stars.

His enchanted goggles perch atop his nose without fail while their ancient mystery-infused lenses reveal hidden worlds. His special goggles do much more than enable him to see through their enchanted lenses. Through his magical goggles Franz can look into his reindeer’s flowing thoughts and see their private wishes alongside their lofty dreams. Any time Franz positions them perfectly the herd begins to move because they can feel the magic that resides in their core.

He strokes their coats with agile fingers which transform them into shining surfaces that mirror moonlit rivers. As he trims their hooves he fills the air with forgotten carols while giving them dried cranberries and other Christmas festooned treats. He takes them under cover during the fierce winter storms of the North while sharing tales so extraordinary that even the wind stops to listen.

But his greatest joy? Oh how he cherishes leading the youngest reindeer because their eyes sparkle like galaxies. He describes Santa’s sleigh journey to them alongside the glowing constellations that guide them and introduces the legendary Fabled Eight with Rudolph joining their celestial dance. The Fabled Eight and Rudolph perform their celestial dance throughout the skies on Christmas Eve.

The next time you detect the sound of bells above the sky you can be certain that Franz stands below with his kind-hearted smile while his reindeer distribute magic and wonder mixed with North Pole mischief under the starry sky.