how many reindeers in the night before christmas

"Most depictions of Santa's reindeer team depict eight reindeer, including Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, and Blitzen. In addition to these eight, Santa's sleigh is often shown with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, who guides the sleigh on foggy nights with his shining nose. However, the true number of reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh has not been confirmed."