Many regions around the world are entering a chilly winter. Snow falls thickly, and everything freezes.
In Western culture, Christmas is considered the most important holiday of the year, and without snow, this celebration loses its uniqueness and significance. Snow is not just about the cold; it is also a beauty that nature bestows upon humanity during the year’s end.
The year 2022 was a tumultuous one globally due to extreme weather conditions. Many European countries faced a bitterly cold winter alongside a severe gas shortage. However, governments are striving to ensure that citizens can enjoy a fulfilling Christmas and New Year.
Some areas in Asia also welcomed their first snowfall. Many cities in northern China are taking advantage of the heavy snow to boost tourism.
On December 10, 2022, in Munich (Germany), children were playing in a park blanketed in white snow. Germany is currently experiencing unexpectedly cold days, as people thought this year’s Christmas would be dull due to earlier warm weather, leading them to believe there would be no snowfall. However, in recent days, heavy snow has arrived, with daytime temperatures dropping to as low as -15 degrees Celsius.
On December 10, 2022, snow blanketed the ground as visitors stroll through Zaryadye Park in Moscow (Russia).
On December 13, 2022, the snowy landscape resembled a fairy tale in a quiet park in Sofia, Bulgaria.
On December 14, 2022, a soldier stood solemnly in the snow in Moscow (Russia).
On December 15, 2022, a guard in traditional attire stood in deep snow at Gyeongbok Palace (Seoul, South Korea). Tourists braved the biting cold to view the ancient architecture immersed in a blanket of white snow.
On December 11, 2022, skiers competed in the World Cup freestyle skiing held in Sweden.
On December 10, 2022, athlete Isabeau Levito performed her routine in a figure skating competition held in Italy.
On December 15, 2022, a snow sculpture of a rabbit holding a soccer ball in Harbin (China). This sculpture features the rabbit, the zodiac sign for 2023 (according to Chinese beliefs), in connection with the ongoing World Cup 2022.
On December 15, 2022, in Jilin City (China), Jiangtan Park staff utilized the thick layer of snow to create artistic sculptures attracting tourists. Northern Chinese cities are entering their peak tourist season thanks to the snow.
On December 13, 2022, the town of Zhuangyuan (Gansu, China) welcomed its first snowfall of the season, and residents were busy in the snow preparing for the year’s end.
On December 11, 2022, residents were waiting for a bus under the winter sky in Kraków (Poland).
On December 13, 2022, the Christmas market in central Saxony (Germany) was brightly lit and bustling with people preparing for the most important holiday of the year.
On December 15, 2022, a cold front swept through Zhangzhi City (Shanxi, China), causing Zhangzhe Lake to freeze and creating a stunning scene.
On December 11, 2022, in Jilin City (China), visitors enjoyed ice skating on a thick frozen lake in Beishan Park.
On December 15, 2022, Saxony (Germany) was chilly as temperatures dropped below zero, with snowflakes visible on the windows of residential homes.
