Australian politician Pauline Hanson embraced the festive season in a truly unconventional manner this year, sharing a Christmas Eve video on Instagram that left followers astonished. The 71-year-old One Nation leader posted a clip featuring a most unexpected guest: a fully grown, live reindeer relaxing in her lounge room.
A Surprising Festive Visitor
The video showed Hanson sitting on her floor with her 41-year-old daughter, Lee, who had made a surprise visit from Tasmania. The centrepiece of the scene, however, was the reindeer, which sat nonchalantly in the middle of the room as both women casually rested against its back. "Well, it's Christmas. How lucky are we?" Hanson began in the clip. She expressed her delight at having the animal present during family time, stating, "Here I have a live reindeer in my lounge room and I'm spending this special time with my daughter and my grandchildren, so it's been wonderful to have this opportunity."
Heartfelt Message and Holiday Plans
Pauline Hanson used the platform to send a heartfelt seasonal message to her followers. "I just want to send this message to all Australians," she said, urging people to spend time with loved ones, family, friends, and neighbours. She concluded her message by thanking her supporters for everything they had done, a sentiment echoed by her daughter Lee.
In the caption accompanying the post, Hanson outlined her holiday plans, writing that she would take a few days off to be with family and swim in her pool during the hot summer days. She confirmed she would be hitting the road again on January 2 for a tour across Tasmania, urging everyone to stay safe on the roads during the holidays.
Social Media Reactions and 'Cool Points'
The unusual post prompted a flurry of amused and impressed comments from followers. Former Married At First Sight star Dean Wells exclaimed, "WTF?? Is that real?? Love you Pauline! You are the GOAT." Another 2025 MAFS alum, Dave Hand, chimed in with: "You’re the goat – or reindeer. Either way, merry Christmas Granny P."
Other followers were simply impressed by the spectacle, with one noting the reindeer was "impressive." Another comment perfectly captured the viral nature of the post, stating, "She is officially the coolest person in the world… a f***ing reindeer in your lounge room… are you kidding me."
This enthusiastic online reaction mirrors the response Hanson received just last month, when a video of Kyle & Jackie O producer Pete Deppeler interning for her at Parliament House led to some followers suggesting she should be Prime Minister.
