Last night’s ice sculpture carving — part of the post-Town Hall-tree-lighting festivities held around the corner at Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church — was very impressive. Rudolph was one of the creations — complete with his trademark red nose. JP Vellotti was inspired to take a photo.
But when he went back this morning, the very alert “06880” reader was surprised to see Rudolph’s antlers were gone. He took another shot.
Before and after.
JP asks: “Did they melt in the sub-freezing temps overnight? Or was someone naughty? Only Santa knows who will get a present or coal in their stocking!”
Deer do shed their antlers after mating season, though I’m not sure about reindeer. But that’s the difference between antlers and horns. Maybe Rudy just didn’t need them any longer. At least I hope that’s the reason why they’re gone, and not vandalism.
It’s clearly an ice dog… she shook her head and shed the “antlers,” which are visible in pieces beside her!