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Growing up on a Colorado dude ranch our Drowsy Water kids have a slightly different spin on life. Christmastime is no exception. As we go though all of the traditional holiday stories and events, we’ve had some interesting conversations spurred by questions only a dude ranch kid would ask.
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Here are 10 dude ranch kid questions about Christmas.
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And you’ll notice the photos do not correspond to the questions.
The photos are their own separate story of our family hunting down this year’s Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Enjoy!
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Does Santa have elf-wranglers for his reindeer?
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Which mountain around our house does the Grinch live on?
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Does Santa have kitchen elves to make him pancakes?
We have a barn. Why wasn’t my brother born in there?
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Does Santa feed his reindeer round hay bales or square?
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Why don’t Joseph and Mary ride horses instead of that donkey?
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What color tractor do elves drive?
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I see a lots and lots of stars in the sky. How did the wise men know which one was special?
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Are reindeer and horses friends?
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How does Santa keep the reindeer on the roof? There is no corral up there.
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Happy Holidays from Drowsy Water Ranch!