Christmas mad woman, 25, spends two months every year as a Lapland Elf called Jingle

Julie Van Dooren, from the Netherlands, described being an elf as her 'dream job' and says that living in Lapland for free is the 'best experience' of her life Julie Van Dooren transforms into one of Santa's helpers every year and says being an elf is 'magical' (Image: Jam Press)

A Christmas fanatic loves the festive period so much that she spends two months living as an elf called Jingle. ‌

Julie Van Dooren, 25, heads to Lapland every winter where she transforms into one of Santa’s helpers. A typical day includes telling stories to children, riding huskies and helping Father Christmas in his workshop. The season starts at the end of November and runs into January. ‌

“I have always loved Christmas,” Julie, from ‘s-Hertogenbosch (corr) in the Netherlands , said. “Bein