Fw: Ice sculptures featured at Finland's Santa Claus Village

From: Rich Shulman

Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 10:54 PM

Subject: Ice sculptures featured at Finland's Santa Claus Village

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A girl touches a bear ice sculpture in Santa Park near Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, on Dec. 14, 2011.

Rich Shulman writes

The idea of going to the Arctic Circle for vacation is not my idea of a good time, but to each his own. The Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland offers a variety of family activities.

Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP - Getty Images

A photo taken on Dec. 14, 2011 shows a reindeer ice sculpture in the Santa Park near Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland.

Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP - Getty Images

A picture taken with a long-time exposure shows ice sculptures in the Santa Park near Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, on Dec. 14, 2011.