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The Magic of Collecting Snow Globes

Hobbies that involve growing a collection of some kind can be a great source of joy and connection between people. As a parent or grandparent the act of buying snow globes for a child is a way to share travel experiences and form a treasured bond between people. Snow globes are fun and most children would enjoy the present and the ability to start a collection. A collection can run from fun souvenirs to antiques. Hardly any child or adult can resist picking up a snow globe and shaking it

A snow globe is a souvenir that consists of a glass sphere holding a little world of its own. The globe is filled with water, and when it is still, a fine layer of white particles cover the landscape of the scene. When the glass is shaken, these little white particles are dispersed swirling into the water of the globe and resemble a little snow storm. Many snow globes also come with a music box that jingles a little tune as the flakes settle back over the landscape.

Snow globes have been called different names sometimes, snow dome, water dome, snow shakers and water balls. They date back to the early 1800’s in France where they appeared as paperweights. They quickly gained popularity and were used as marketing devices and a way to mark an event such as the opening of the Eiffel Tower.

Snow globes feature a wide variety of scenes ranging from well-known holiday scenes, animals, popular icons, Disney characters and even military figures. There is no shortage of scenes to be collected with new figures often being added. Many stores especially around the holidays sell snow globes and they can easily be acquired even on sale.

Regardless of how many snow globes you decide to collect, they will all need a safe display spot in your home. Be sure that where ever you choose to set your snow globes is someplace sturdy, as most globes are cheaper to replace than to repair. Also, remember that exposure to extreme temperature may cause the glass to break, while other weather may evaporate some of the water in the globe or fade the colors of the objects inside.

These are some things to consider if this is the hobby for you. Snow globes come in a wonderful assortment and even if you collect 5 or 500 will be a wonderful addition to your home. Remember that the history of snow globes is as fun as collecting these little beauties.

There are a huge number of snowglobes to start with, consider a Monsters Inc snowglobe.