Why is the Laplander sitting down?

The temperature was just right and the snow was perfect for making the snowman. But, this year Annikki has him sitting down on a snow stone! (Sorry about the quality of the pictures!!!!!)




Was it just because the Laplander was tired like Annikki and me?

Actually, Annikki had a specific practical reason to have him sitting down on a stone also made of snow.

A prize for the first person who gives me the correct reason!