Is Rudolph real and he has a shiny nose 2?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fictional character created by Robert L. May in 1939. He is not a real reindeer, but a beloved storybook character who has become a popular part of Christmas traditions around the world.

While there are real reindeer, they don't have shiny red noses. The shiny red nose is part of the story and is what makes Rudolph special.

So, in short:

* Rudolph is not real - he is a fictional character.

* Real reindeer don't have shiny red noses.

* The shiny red nose is part of the story and makes Rudolph unique.