As soon as snowflakes start falling, active youngsters head outdoors to start building snow forts, engage in snowball fights, go sledding, and frolic in the frosty weather. And when enough powder begins to accumulate on the ground, kids love to gather together carrot sticks, twigs, scarves, hats, coal, and other items to start getting creative. Here are some fun facts about snowmen that kids will enjoy talking about next time they head out to build one of their very own.
Intriguing Snowman Trivia for Kids
There are so many quirky events, incredible records, and fascinating historical moments all centered around a figure constructed by mounds of fluffy snow. A gigantic snowfall has a way of bringing communities together to enjoy the peaceful quietude. And in lots of interesting moments throughout time, people have gathered together to create some of the most enormous snowmen or a record-breaking number built in the short time before the sun melts them into a puddle. Enjoy some of this fascinating snowman trivia that may spur your own children to create something memorable next time weather permits.
In 2008, a 122-foot high snow-woman, named Olympia was built in Maine. Entire trees were used for her arms.
In 2009, scientists at a laboratory in West London built this teeny-tiny snowman standing a mere 0.0003937008 inches tall using a tool for manipulating nanoparticles.
In 2003, a small town Japan organized a snowman building event to beat a world record. 12,379 snowmen were built, a number that exceeded the local population.
A picture from 1867 depicts a snowman surrounded by children.
Taken in 1853, this is the oldest recorded photograph of a snowman recorded by the National Library of Wales.
Fun Facts To Share With Kids