Americans love reindeer in December, but for herders, it is one of the toughest months of the year

By By MANDYAPPLEGATE For the AP

In December, reindeer appear everywhere in the United States: on holiday cards, store windows and TV ads, becoming part of the season’s joy. In northern Finland, above the Arctic Circle, the same month brings a different reality for the people who depend on reindeer for their living.

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