Many of the traditions and stories surrounding the Christmas holiday were developed in countries where snow is usually on the ground at Christmas time. Snow plays an integral part of the celebration for many people, whether or not they actually have snow during the holiday. Several popular Christmas carols are about or involve the enjoyment of snow, such as Let it Snow, Winter Wonderland, Sleigh Ride, Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman, The Christmas Song and White Christmas.
A popular 20th Century American custom was to bring snow inside the house with a flocked Christmas tree, and a fake snow spray for the windows. Popular indoor Christmas decorations include paper snowflakes, plastic icicles, and holiday villages on replicated snowy ground cover. Building snowmen, sleigh riding, sledding, ice-skating, and skiing are snowy, wintertime activities often associated with the Christmas holidays.
Snow is a key element in the entire legend of Santa Claus, reflected in the home-workshop at the North Pole, Santa’s warm fir suit, the reindeer, and the sleigh.
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