What puller of Santa's winter sleigh sounds identical to a stormy forecast delivered to an affectionate sweetheart?
A reindeer
This puzzle relies on the exact homophone between the festive Arctic animal 'reindeer' and the spoken phrase 'rain, dear.' A stormy forecast involves wet precipitation, while a loved one or partner is frequently called 'dear.' Hearing the two syllables together reveals the holiday creature pulling Santa's sleigh.
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