Snowmen Ornaments ~ Christmas Tree Decorations ~ Frosty the Snowman

Snowmen

This hub is about all things regarding to snowmen, that being snowmen ornaments for Christmas tree decorations and even Frosty the Snowman.

Remember Frosty the Snowman?

Most of us of a certain age were first introduced to Frosty the Snowman in cartoon form as well as that oh-so-familiar song sung by many famous people as well as others over the years.

Every year that I remember some version of Frosty the Snowman is played on television during this time of year, approaching the Christmas season and holidays.

Of course those of us who grew up in snow country made our own snowmen every year.

Getting ready to play outside in the snow...

Growing up in the countryside of Wisconsin we had plenty of snow each winter.

I remember the fun-filled days of our entire family getting bundled up in multiple layers of heavy clothing getting ready to play outside.

Fabrics were entirely different back then.

After putting on pants, socks, and sweaters we put our snow pants and jackets on...pulled on our boots and mittens and covered our heads with hats and wrapped woolen scarves around our necks.

It was quite the process and took some time.

The last thing before getting encased with all this clothing my mother would ask is the question..."Did you go to the bathroom?"

Sometimes kids have to be reminded about the obvious when excited to go and play outside.

The last thing she wanted to do after a few minutes of play was to have to help us out of much of this bulky clothing to take care of necessary things.

I well remember those days!

At recess time in school, it took almost half of the time to get dressed for the outside and also to shed our outer clothing after recess was over.

Clothing has certainly been improved since then. Lightweight fabrics now keep one warm while repelling moisture.

But it was not the case back in the 1950's.

Making Real Snowmen

As already stated, my family which consisted of my mother, father and two younger brothers often played outside in the snow.

Besides making snow forts and having snowball fights...ah...those were fun!...we also made snowmen.

The best snow for making snowmen is when the snow is slightly wet (not powder dry) so that it can be packed and made into a snowball shape.

My Dad first showed us how to pack a bunch of snow into somewhat of a ball shape and then start rolling it.

As it rolled it picked up more snow and grew in circumference getting quite large.

At some point, knowing that the next rounded shape would have to be lifted onto the large ball of the base, another ball would be started.

As many of us as would fit would take turns rolling that ball enlarging it until my Dad told us that he thought it was big enough.

Of course he had to be able to lift it and put it on the base so there was a limiting factor as to just how large that second ball could be made due to weight considerations.

After that second ball was firmly put into place the smaller head size of the snowman would be made.

This was such a fun family project!

A little bit of final sculpting of the snowman would take place and then he would be decorated with sticks for arms, chunks of coal for the eyes, mouth and buttons going down his body and of course a carrot for his nose. A corncob pipe would complete the look.

Finally Mr. Snowman would have a scarf wrapped around his neck and an old hat placed on his head.

We thought that he was beautiful!!!

Christmas Tree Decorations

Whether or not one has grown up in the north where snow is prevalent in the winter or only see pictures and videos of snow because one lives in southern climes, one can use snowmen ornaments for Christmas tree decorations to bring a little bit of the winter spirit into one's home.

Not only are there snowmen ornaments but there are Christmas decorations of all types using snowmen as inspiration.

Just take a look at what is offered online in the way of celebrating this iconic figure!

Snowman books and Snowman records

From the classic Little Golden books that your child would like to receive as a gift to recordings that you or others might wish to collect, the Snowman provides much in the way of entertainment.

There were even comics dedicated to the Frosty the Snowman with him getting in every type of predicament.

Of course the one thing Mr. Snowman could not do...at least for long...was to come inside where it was warm because he would melt.

By now perhaps this hub has resurrected memories of your own either in making snowmen or watching Frosty the Snowman perform his antics in cartoon form each Christmas season.

Whether it is a Snowman Christmas ornament that is already a part of your Christmas Tree decorations or whether you wish to add some snowmen ornaments, figurines, snowmen sports memorabilia or give snowman books or records to yourself or loved ones this season, there are numerous choices.

Hope you enjoyed this hub inspired by none other than Frosty the Snowman! Merry Christmas everyone and here is wishing you peace and happiness during this holiday season.