when was rudolph made

Rudolph was first created by Robert May, a copywriter at the Montgomery Ward department store in Chicago. He wrote the famous poem in 1939 as part of a Christmas promotion. The story of Rudolph was an instant hit, and the toy department was soon flooded with requests for the adorable reindeer. The legend of Rudolph has been passed down from generation to generation, and the beloved reindeer has become an icon of the holiday season.