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A snow globe is a transparent sphere usually made of glass enclosing a miniaturized scene of some sort, often together with a model of a landscape. The sphere also encloses the water in the globe; the water serves as the medium through which the "snow" falls. To activate the snow, one must shake the globe to churn up the white particles. Place it back onto a flat surface and watch the snow flakes flutter down. Today's snow globes often have a built-in music box that plays a Christmas carol.
History
It isn't certain exactly when the first snow globe was made but they appear to date from France during the early 1800s, possibly as a natural successor to the glass paperweight, which had become popular a few years earlier. However, by 1879 at least five companies were producing snow globes and selling them throughout Europe.
In 1889 a snow globe containing a model of the newly built Eiffel Tower was produced to commemorate the International Exposition in Paris, which marked the centenary of the French Revolution. This quickly became a favourite souvenir for those attending.
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Droste effect snowglobe: A snowglobe with hundreds of little tiny snowglobes.
Mdollarideas (Mdollarideas) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:31:49 -0000
Droste effect snowglobe: A snowglobe with hundreds of little tiny snowglobes.
I was at the children's section where I found snowglobes
madasamanda (Amanda Low) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:35:42 -0000
I was at the children's section where I found snowglobes
Snowglobes: Snow Globe Christmas Holiday Photoshop Templates: US $14.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday D.. http://bit.ly/8Qqyj6
lakeerieartists (lakeerieartists) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:38:29 -0000
Snowglobes: Snow Globe Christmas Holiday Photoshop Templates: US $14.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday D.. http://bit.ly/8Qqyj6
Snowglobes: Christmas Card Snow Globe Digital Layered Photoshop : US $4.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturda.. http://bit.ly/6myMAO
lakeerieartists (lakeerieartists) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:38:27 -0000
Snowglobes: Christmas Card Snow Globe Digital Layered Photoshop : US $4.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturda.. http://bit.ly/6myMAO
That was my night last night, it sucks! RT @kissmykitty: Broken snowglobes are a bitch to clean up. I now know this from experience.
JenniferKime (Jennifer Kime) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:12:59 -0000
That was my night last night, it sucks! RT @kissmykitty: Broken snowglobes are a bitch to clean up. I now know this from experience.
Broken snowglobes are a bitch to clean up. I now know this from experience.
kissmykitty (Jenn â¥) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:56:10 -0000
Broken snowglobes are a bitch to clean up. I now know this from experience.
Andy Zito's Snowdomes - Collection of souvenir, figural, advertising and character snowdomes and information on collecting, trading, selling, and other collectors.
Meta Description: [ With a collection of over 4,500 domes, at this point I thought it was about
time to set up a snowdome and snowglobe site ]
Dome-O-Rama - Provides pictures of snowdomes including information on types most favorable. Includes forum, desktop patterns, trade, contest, newsletter information, and links.
Ferrara Studios - Offer snowglobe repair and custom snow globes.
Global Shakup - Buy and sell unusual snow domes, snowglobes, and floaty pens from around the world. Also create custom snowdomes.
Meta Description: [ Online catalog of collectible snowdomes, snowglobes and float pens. Kits to make your own snowdomes. Information on ordering custom designs ]
Las Vegas Weekly: Shaken, Not Stirred - Article about snowglobes from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Remco's Snowglobes - Collection of snowglobes also known as snowdomes or Schneekugel.
Meta Description: [ Remco's Snowglobeshomepage on this page you will find my collection of snowglobes also referred to as snowdomes. ]
Shea's Snow Globes - Features images of snowglobe collection. Includes links, graphics, places to buy, and trade information.
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Snow in a Globe - Shop online for snowglobes. Also has a guide to making your own snowglobe.
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Snowdome Mania - Miriam shares pictures of snowdome collection. View tourist snowglobes from different cities and states.
Meta Description: [ Miriam's Snowdome Collection ]
Snowdomes - Let's Get Shakin' - Shares explanation of domes, and how they recall memories of vacations. Includes links to state, advertising, famous home, and museum snowdomes.
Snowdomes Down Under - A collection of snowdomes, mainly featuring Australian locations. Most of the domes are of the plastic tourist type.
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SnowGlobe's Garden - Offers images of a snowglobe collection.
The Snowdome Room - Danish enthusiast shares photographs of collection. Includes gallery, news, snowdome of the week, and related links.
Meta Description: [ The first Danish snowdome site - with collection gallery, links and stories. ]
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