Valentina, a 26-year-old, works as an elf in Finnish Lapland, a popular destination for over 500,000 annual tourists visiting Santa Claus. She describes the region as embracing traditional foods like reindeer meat, despite the animal’s cultural significance. Valentina herself maintains a vegetarian lifestyle and has not sampled reindeer, though locals praise its taste. Her role contributes to the enchanting experience provided to visitors. The area thrives on seasonal tourism centered around the magic of Christmas. This offers a glimpse into the life of those contributing to this festive atmosphere, while also touching on local culinary traditions and personal choices.