Snowman Decor Ideas: 6 Ways to Display a Snowman Snow Globe

Snowmen are one of the easiest decorations to live with. They don't belong to a single day, so they can go up in late November and stay out after the tree comes down. A lighted snowman snow globe adds something a figurine can't: a warm glow and swirling glitter that make a corner of the room feel like a snowy evening.

Here are a few simple ways to display one, plus what to check before you buy.

Why snowmen became a holiday favorite

People have been building snowmen for centuries, and the 1950 song "Frosty the Snowman" helped make them even more popular. Today the snowman is a familiar theme in Christmas and winter decorations, from tree ornaments to front-porch figures.

Six ways to display a snowman snow globe

1. Make it the mantel's centerpiece. Put the tallest piece in the middle and fill in around it with greenery and pinecones. A lantern-style globe looks at home next to candles and stockings.
2. Greet guests at the door. An entry table or console is a good spot for a lighted piece. With a 6-hour timer, it can switch itself on every evening before people arrive.
3. Use a shelf or windowsill that stays out of the sun. Smaller globes fit bookshelves, kitchen counters and windowsills. Just avoid any spot that gets direct sunlight (more on that below).
4. Group a few together. Mix one larger statement piece with one or two smaller lanterns at different heights. A white lantern next to a bronze one keeps a group from looking too matched.
5. Pair snowmen with red cardinals. A bright red bird stands out against a white snowman, and several of our snowman pieces include cardinals in the scene. If cardinals mean something to your family, our guide to what a cardinal means at Christmas explains why they're so loved.
6. Keep it out through January. A snowman reads as winter rather than Christmas, so it can stay up after the ornaments are packed away.

What to check before you buy

• The timer. On timer mode, our globes glow for 6 hours, switch off, and come back on 18 hours later. Turn yours on at the time you'd like it to light up, say just before dinner, and it repeats that every day.
• Power. Most of ours run on a USB cable or batteries (batteries not included). Use the cable near an outlet and batteries for a shelf or windowsill without one.
• Music or light only. Some models have a light-only setting if you'd rather enjoy the glow without carols.
• Sunlight. Keep water-filled globes out of direct sun. Sunlight passing through the water can discolor it, and the globe can focus sunlight like a magnifying glass.
• Storage. When the season ends, pack it back in its box and store it somewhere with a steady temperature, away from heat and sunlight. Too much heat can make the water evaporate. They're indoor decorations, not toys.

Our snowman snow globes

Every figure inside our snow globes is painted by hand, and each one arrives gift-boxed.

• Snowman Snow Globe Lantern: a snowman and Christmas tree inside a bronze-finish lantern. It plays 8 Christmas songs, has the 6-hour timer, and runs on a USB cable or 3 AA batteries.
• Snowman and Cardinal Mailbox Snow Globe: 8.2 inches tall, with 8 Christmas songs and a three-way switch: light with music, off, or light only.
• Santa and Snowman Lantern: a 10.5-inch lantern that plays 8 classic songs, including "Jingle Bells" and "Silent Night".
• Large Snowman Snow Globe with Cardinals: a statement piece with a top hat, twig arms holding a birdhouse and cardinals, a slowly rotating scene inside and colorful lights in the base. Comes with a USB cable or takes 3 AA batteries.

See the full snowman collection or everything in Christmas. All orders are completed securely on Amazon.

Sources

• Wikipedia, Snowman ("Frosty the Snowman", 1950; snowmen as a Christmas and winter decor theme)