A woman is braving sub-freezing temperatures to spend winter working in Lapland as one of Santa's elves ... a social life alongside her work as an elf - but it is somewhat restricted.

An Essex airport brought "joy to the world of Southend" with an inaugural flight to Lapland this weekend ... mini hot chocolates and an extra special visit from Enzo the Elf. Music filled the terminal ...

A woman is braving sub-freezing temperatures to spend winter working in Lapland as one of Santa's elves ... in character whenever she is wearing her elf uniform - and is not allowed to post ...