Recipe for Reindeer Dust
We got the idea for reindeer dust from my son’s school. Reindeer dust is a simple combination of glitter, oats and sugar. The glitter and sugar in the reindeer dust is supposed to help guide the reindeer to your home, while the oatmeal (or oats) will help feed the reindeer while Santa is busy feeling your stockings.
Now every year we have to make a batch of Reindeer Dust, so on Christmas Eve our family can go outside before bedtime and run around like crazy, signing and dancing while we spread out our magic dust. Our neighbors might think we are a little on the crazy side, but my kids love it. It has become a fun family tradition.
Magic Reindeer Dust Recipe
It all depends on how much you’d like. Pour a desired amount of oatmeal into a large zip lock bag, and then add glitter and sugar. Mix well and then empty out into sandwich bags. Tie off with a ribbon and add your poem.
Reindeer Magic Dust Poem
Make a wish and close your eyes tight,
Sprinkle this on your lawn Christmas Eve night,
As Santa and his reindeer roam,
This sparkly dust will lead them to your home,
The reindeer will love their oatmeal snack,
While they are waiting for Santa to come back.
Other Reindeer Dust Poems
There are so many different versions of this poem, so here are a few more to pick from:
Reindeer Dust Poem 1
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
Reindeer Dust Poem 2
Magic Food glow real bright
Bring Santa to my house tonight
Show the reindeer where to go
from the night sky they’ll see you glow
Reindeer Dust Poem 3
Just sprinkle it outside your door
the glitter will give a light
the reindeer will smell the oats
and bring Santa on Christmas night
Reindeer Dust Poem 4
Scatter this upon the ground
Remember not to make a sound
Go to bed like good girls and boys
And see if Santa brings some toys.
Reindeer Dust Poem 5
When Santa’s sleigh is full of toys
Ready for Christmas Day
Use this special magic dust
To help him find his way
Just sprinkle it outside your door
Make a wish and really believe
The reindeer will smell the oats
And bring Santa on Christmas Eve
Reindeer Dust Poem 6
On Christmas Eve before you sleep,
Step outside and take a peek.
Can you see them? Are they near?
You don’t think so? Never fear!
While still outside do this simple deed:
Sprinkling this packet is a must,
The Reindeer will see the sparkly glow of the dust,
Along with the smell of oats in the air,
That will for sure lead Santa with care.
