sleigh on.\rMore important for local residents, it may mean fewer tourists, as well. Santa's\rwintry hometown normally attracts thousands of visitors each year, and millions\rof dollars.\rAnne Pelttari-Bergman, the town's tourist director, worries that the town could\rbe in trouble if snow levels do not return to normal. She explains: HSnow is\rreally important for us, of course. For Santa Claus, for Christmas tourism, and\ralso for our winter tourism because winter is our best season. It is really.\rimportant for us.”\rWeather experts and town residents are hoping this warm winter is a one-time\rthing. Few people can imagine a holiday when even Santa does not have a white\rChristmas.