Mr Pranab Mukeerji become the first Indian President to cross the Arctic circle and visit Santa Claus's official home in Rovaniemi in Finland. on October 16. The President ,accompanied by his daughter Sharmistha, was warmly greeted by Santa as they spent with host of activities . including meeting Santa's elves, watching rein deers and crossing the Arctic circle. Later he received a certificate for crossing the Arctic circle. The president was received by Mayor Esko Lotvonen, chairman of city council Heikki Autto and managing Director for the Arctic circle Jarmo Kariniemi. Crossing the Arctic circle is a highly popular ritual among tourists visiting the Santa Claus village across the world. President was greeted by elves at Santa 's office,which was covered in light snow. Rovanimi was located on the Arctic circle at 66.5degree north