ow\rthan usual — meaning no snowmen, no snowballs, and possibly not enough snow for Santa to ride\rhis sleigh on.\rM ore important for local residents, it may mean fewer tourists, as well. Santa's wintry hometown\rnormally attracts thousands of visitors each year, and millions of dollars.\rAnne Pelttari-Bergman, the town's tourist director, worries that the town could be in trouble if\rsnow levels do not return to normal. She explains: ,H,Snow is really important for us, of course.\rFor Santa Claus, for Christmas tourism, and also for our winter tourism because winter is our best\rseason. It is really important for us.""\rWeather experts and town residents are hoping this warm winter is a one-time thing. Few people\rcan imagine a holiday when even Santa does not have a white Christmas.'1
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