Mason Rudolph is the nickname given to the most famous reindeer of all time - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Rudolph is a fictional character who was created by Robert L. May in 1939 as part of a promotional campaign for Montgomery Ward department stores. Rudolph's story quickly became popular, and he was later featured in a popular Christmas song of the same name, as well as in various other media such as movies and television shows. Rudolph is often depicted as a beloved and iconic figure in Christmas culture, known for his red nose that glows when he flies through the cold winter air