Snowman

winter · snow · sculpture · tradition

Three snowballs stacked. Most snowmen are built by rolling snow into three big balls and stacking them on top of each other, getting smaller as they go up. It's like building a snowy tower!

Carrot noses rock. The classic snowman has a carrot for a nose, stones for eyes and a smile, and sticks for arms. People have been decorating snowmen this way for hundreds of years.

Dressed for winter. Snowmen often wear hats, scarves, and other clothes to make them look more like real people. Some people even give their snowmen glasses or buttons!

Endless creative styles. Because snow is so easy to shape, people build all kinds of snowmen, not just the classic round ones. You might see snowmen that look like animals, characters, or totally wild creatures!

A snowy tradition. Building snowmen is a beloved winter tradition in places with lots of snow, bringing families and friends together to create icy art.