In more contemporary contexts, scientists at the University of Leicester found that cows produced more milk when played songs with less than 100 beats per minute. (R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts ...

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.

Santa Claus gives Hoss the mini cow a tickle. He's a three-month old micro-Scottish highland steer. Candace Krull. Pets are playing an increasingly prominent role in Christmas festivities.

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.

Traditions are at the core of every holiday season. Most sing carols or look at lights, but this kindergarten classroom did something a little more unique – they milked Santa Claus the cow.