Whether you are considering what your next big hobby will be or looking for a fun activity to share with your children, you can’t go wrong with collecting snow globes. Unlike many hobbies, beginning a snow globe collection doesn’t take much money to get started, and it is a fun way to remind us of the little child in the heart of every person. Since snow globes are fun to collect for people young and old, they make a great collection for an adult, a child or the whole family.

Usually made of glass, snow globes are transparent spheres set on a base that enclosed a scene often a winter of Christmas scene. However, they also encapsulate whimsical scenes for the little mermaid, Betty Boop and even scary Halloween scenes with bats floating when shook. Often they have a music box at the base to play a tune that corresponds with the scene.

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.

Presently snow globes are used to showcase everything from holiday scenes including Easter and Halloween plus the traditional Christmas scenes. However they also have angels, Winnie the Pooh and his band of friends, Disney Characters, and many other pop culture icons. Also, many cites have snow globe souvenirs to purchase.

When deciding to collect snow globes, you need ample space and sturdy shelving. Over time your area may become weighed down, so do not cut expenses by putting your wonderful displays on unstable shelving as they are difficult to repair. It is also equally important to store the globes in an area that does not see extreme heat or cold, as the glass will bust with extreme temperatures. In addition you should also be aware that over time the liquid inside of your snow globes may evaporate, time may fade colors, which may cause the snow to clump.

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.

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