when did baby reindeer take place

Baby reindeer first took place in the late 19th century, when an American writer named Robert Lewis Sherman wrote a poem called "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" about Santa Claus and his reindeer. The poem gained popularity and was widely recited during the Christmas season, and eventually became the basis for the modern holiday tradition of Santa Claus delivering presents to children around the world. In the poem, the reindeer were described as having names and personalities, and were depicted as being important companions to Santa Claus.