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A Chance to Create New Holiday Traditions PAGE 1
Hate Shoveling Snow? Try These Hacks
A Real Client Case That Will Shock You PAGE 2 3 Fool-Proof Ways to Pay for the Holidays Without Going Broke PAGE 3 The Surprising History of the Snowman PAGE 4
NOT JUST A CORN COB PIPE AND BUTTON NOSE The Surprising History of the Snowman
Why May Is the Best Month to Start THE MIRACLE OF 1511 In Brussels in 1511, during six weeks of subzero temperatures called the “Winter of Death,” the city was adorned with hundreds of snowmen. The spectacle told stories on every street corner — some artists, including 19-year-old Michelangelo who, in 1494, was commissioned by the ruler of Florence to sculpt a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard. Building a snowman is one of the most picturesque winter activities, which is why snowmen have become a wintertime cultural icon. A snowman appeared on the very first postcards, was the subject of some of the earliest photos, and even starred in silent movies. Frosty may be a happy snowman now, but his ancestors have a much more varied — and sometimes dark — history. THE MIDDLE AGES Snowmen were a phenomenon during the Middle Ages. They were constructed with deep thought and great skill because, during a time of limited means of expression, snow was a free art supply that literally fell from the sky. These artistic feats were popular winter attractions for well-to-do couples who wanted to get their fix of temporary art. Snowmen were often created by famous
political and some demonstrating anger with the church, many very risque. For the people of Brussels, this Miracle of 1511 was a defining moment of artistic freedom, but when spring came and the snow thawed, they were left with damaging floods. THE SCHENECTADY MASSACRE Not all snowmen have an innocent history. In 1690, then Fort Schenectady in upstate New York was home to a remote Dutch settlement, which faced the constant threat of attack. Soldiers guarded the gates at all times because they were frozen open. During a particularly severe blizzard, they left a pair of snowmen to
protect the gates while they sought shelter. That’s when 200 French Canadian soldiers and Native Americans approached. Unfazed by the snowmen, they ruthlessly invaded the settlement. Building a snowman seems like a simple and charming activity, but after learning about its surprising history, you might find those piles of snow seem a little more complicated and a lot more meaningful than before.
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