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 Sometimes called the Winter Deer or Yule Deer — is an old Appalachian tale about a pure white deer that appears only in the coldest months. Folks say it shows itself around the winter solstice, when the nights are longest, though some swear it arrives with the very first snow.

Sightings of this elusive creature are incredibly rare. But to those lucky enough to glimpse it, the Christmas Deer is a powerful omen: a sign of good fortune, quiet protection, and abundance even in the harshest stretch of winter. Many Appalachians believe its appearance foretells a season of peace.

The Christmas Deer leaves no footprints in the snow and cannot be tracked. It comes and goes like a ghost. It is believed the deer chooses those who can see it.