Rudolph the red-nosed COVID carrier and the children being put at risk

Every year, as Christmas approaches, the UK plays host to a bevvy of live reindeer events from garden centre car parks to pubs, town centre parades, Santa’s grottos and more. What better way to spread festive cheer than to use some non-native animals who do not adapt easily to the climate here as mere props around Santa? Yes, it is as depressing a sight as you’re imagining. Rehana Jomeen, Festive Events Campaigner at Freedom for Animals, writes.