How to Make Eco-Friendly Magic Reindeer Food for Christmas Eve

October 3, 2026

Sprinkling "Magic Reindeer Dust" across the lawn on Christmas Eve is one of the most exciting holiday traditions for young families. It builds the magic of Santa’s arrival while giving kids a special activity right before bedtime.

However, traditional craft recipes often come with an unintended downside. Standard craft glitter, foil confetti, and plastic sequins mixed with oats stay trapped in garden soil long after Christmas morning, creating microplastic pollution and presenting hazards to foraging wildlife.

Fortunately, you can easily create a beautiful, eco-friendly version that sparkles brightly on Christmas Eve, provides a nutritious treat for garden birds, and breaks down naturally in winter weather - leaving zero plastic behind.

Why Ditch Plastic Glitter in Your Garden?

Conventional craft glitter is made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) - a non-biodegradable plastic.

When scattered outdoors:

Microplastic Pollution: Plastic glitter does not dissolve in rain. It washes into garden soil, lawns, and local drainage systems as microplastic waste.

Wildlife Hazards: Foraging garden birds, hedgehogs, and small mammals can accidentally ingest rigid plastic flakes when picking up seed or oats.

By switching to plant-based Bioglitter®, you get all the Christmas Eve magic without leaving synthetic plastic in your garden.

The Wildlife-Friendly Magic Reindeer Food Recipe

Our recipe pairs wholesome bird food with plant-based eucalyptus Bioglitter®. Derived from sustainably managed European eucalyptus trees, plant Bioglitter® is non-toxic, microplastic-free, and certified to break down naturally in soil and freshwater environments where microbes are present.

What You Need:

1 Cup Rolled Oats or Wild Bird Seed: Serves as the nutritious base and a delicious treat for visiting garden birds.

1-2 Teaspoonfuls Craft Bioglitter (50g Shaker): Provides the magical sparkle without plastic waste. Popular festive shades include Gold, Silver, Red or Green.

(Optional) Dried Cranberries, Sunflower Hearts, or Suet Pellets: Extra winter fuel for local wildlife.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Base: Pour 1 cup of rolled oats or wild bird seed into a clean mixing bowl or jar.

Add the Sparkle: Pop open your 50g Craft Bioglitter Shaker (015 Fine or 040 Chunky) and sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons over the oats.

Stir & Package: Mix gently until the shimmering flakes are distributed throughout the seed. Spoon your mix into reusable paper pouches, fabric bags, or small glass jars ready for Christmas Eve.

Scatter on Christmas Eve: On Christmas Eve night, let the kids sprinkle the magic reindeer dust across the grass, driveway, or doorstep to guide Rudolph and the team!

How It Works After Christmas Morning

Once Christmas morning arrives, the rolled oats and seeds provide a welcome winter meal for local garden birds. As for the bioglitter, exposure to moisture, rain, and natural soil microbes triggers its natural breakdown process over time, returning to organic plant components with zero microplastic residue.

Note: While our plant-based Bioglitter® is non-toxic, plastic-free, and heavy-metal free, glitter is designed for decorative sparkle and is not animal feed. Always use wholesome oats or bird seed as the primary ingredient in your mix.