Santa Claus and his team of nine reindeer, along with Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Pa. Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Erin Luley gathered at Hersheypark to announce that the reindeer received a clean bill of health from the Dept. of Agriculture. 

The magic that makes Santa's reindeer fly is a secret we'll never tell," said Redding. "But Pennsylvania's young and young at heart can nestle snug in their beds knowing the reindeer are healthy and ready to take flight."

Santa's reindeer - Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph - received clearance to fly to Pennsylvania from Alaska's state veterinarian. 

Dr. Luley reviewed Alaska's Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and declared and team healthy to fly from rooftop to rooftop in all 67 Pennsylvania counties for the purposes of toy delivery.