Do you know the history of snow men? “snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to stroll through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a 19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was commissioned by the ruler of Florence, Italy, to sculpt a snowman in his mansion’s courty

Why Are Snowmen Such A Universal Winter Icon?

A group of snowmen standing together in a snowy landscape, Group of snowmen playing in a heavy snowfall