Reindeer are a way of life for the Sami people of Northern Europe , says Laura Galloway . An Alaskan missionary helped bring reindeer to North America in the 1800s , she says . Galloway : The Sami have been living on this land since at least 8000 BC His marketing campaign helped create the indelible image of Santa and reindeer , she says .
Reindeer are a way of life for the Sami people of Northern Europe , says Laura Galloway . An Alaskan missionary helped bring reindeer to North America in the 1800s , she says . Galloway : In the 1920s an American businessman tried to popularize reindeer meat . His marketing campaign helped create the indelible image of Santa and reindeer , she says .