ROVANIEMI, Finland ... Santa said. “Those who don’t — they’re jealous.” Santa Claus Village has grown into a sprawling operation, encompassing seven hotels, over 20 restaurants ...

On the edge of the Arctic Circle in Lapland, Finland, the ‘official home of Santa Claus’ welcomes over 600,000 visitors during the festive period alone each year, all eager for the chance to ...

Tourists having their picture taken with one of the Santas at Santa Claus Village ... Finland, in February.Credit... Supported by By Jeffrey Gettleman Photographs by Jim Huylebroek In Lapland ...