From paperweights to inflatable lawn decorations, water globes have come a long way, giving families a delightful and fun way to capture memories that will last a lifetime. Though small, these snow globes will hold a big part of your heart. Whether it is a conversation starter or a child’s first birthday present, you will enjoy the comfort of your very own snow globe.

The thing to look for when choosing a snow globe is its snow to figurine ratio. One of the best qualities, the snow is what sets the snow globe apart. A nice coating on the base surrounding the figurine is a sign of a well-made globe. In addition, apart from the snow, most snow globes today have music that plays in them. When choosing a musical snow globe, keep in mind that some globes will only play a bit of a piece of music, so choose wisely. Snow globes come in all shapes and sizes, in every hue of the rainbow, from birth announcements to superheroes; they make any room even cozier.

In the early nineteenth century, snow globes were invented as a new concept on the paperweight. Back then, they used hard ceramic bases and fake snow, mostly made from bits of porcelain. Capturing the hearts of many, snow globes became a household item by the 1920’s. Being used by everyone from middle class suburban families to religious leaders, snow globes were an intricate part of society until the introduction of plastic pieces, causing the popularity to fall. Around the 1970’s, however, globe makers decided to up the ante by including the musical parts, moving pieces, and blinking lights of the modern day snow globe. Some manufacturers are now selling over-sized snow globes made of nylon fabric and Styrofoam. They are referred to as “forced air” globes and are mostly seen around Christmas and Halloween. Drive down the street and one of these fantastic globes will twist and light up, putting a smile to your face.