Snow globes can freeze if the liquid inside them, typically a mixture of water and glycerin or antifreeze, reaches temperatures below freezing. When the liquid freezes, it expands, which can potentially crack the glass globe if there is not enough room for expansion. To prevent this, it is recommended to keep snow globes in a temperature-controlled environment above freezing temperatures.
Snow globes and water globes are similar in that they both contain liquid and objects inside a sealed glass dome. The main difference is that snow globes have white particles that resemble snowflakes, while water globes do not. Snow globes work by shaking them to create a snowfall effect, as the particles float in the liquid. Water globes work by swirling the liquid inside to create a calming or mesmerizing effect, without any snow-like particles.
While snow globes can be found for purchase in Florida, it is unlikely that they represent the state's weather or natural environment. Snow globes typically depict scenes with snowfall which is not a common occurrence in Florida due to its warm climate.
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Yes. People do make snow globes in the United States. For large quantities made in USA, try Double Exposure, Inc. For individual (one of a kind) snow globes, you may wish to contact Ferrara Studios or Snow Globe Central, which both make custom snow globes in the U.S.
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The collections of snow globes is done every where. There is no telling how famous it is. The actor Corbin Bernsen is one celebrity who has publicized his collection of snow globes.
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You can find affordable snow globes for sale online on websites like Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and Etsy.
Some manufacturers put antifreeze in the snow globe liquid to prevent the liquid from freezing during shipping. Antifreeze could cause damage to the kidneys. Do not allow children to drink the liquid from snow globes. Pets can be poisoned as well, so keep them away if a snow globe breaks. Additional information: Snow globes made in the United States after 2000 will typically use a safer liquid. They do not use anti-freeze which is toxic to pets and humans.
You can buy snow globes just about anywhere. You can find them at gift shops, on the internet (EBay and Amazon), at museums, and even at the grocery store.
Original answer: The liquid in snow globes is water and anti-freeze. They were once filled with just water but if in cold surrounding would freeze and bust. Although it helped with that problem but the antifreeze is poisonous so keep away from children and animals if its cracked. Improved answer: Snow globes which are made overseas may use a combination of antifreeze and water to prevent freezing. Snow globes made in the United States are held to higher standards and typically use liquids which are safe for consumption (although not the intended use), should a globe break and the liquid be tasted by children or pets. (There are very few snow globe manufacturers in the United States, but there are maybe one or two left.) Artisans who make individual globes may use water and glycerin to slow down the effect of falling "snow" but these are likely to freeze and must be stored, displayed and shipped where there is no danger of freezing.
Because they are actually called snow globes. Christmas is in the winter when it snows. Just an old tradition, no real reason. Addition: Because many early snow globes had holiday and winter themes, and the image of a snow globe became connected with the sentiment of the season.