World Snow Day

World Snow Day is an international holiday dedicated to snow. It is on the third Sunday in January every year. This is a great opportunity not only to play snowballs but also to participate in winter sports, such as skiing or snowboarding.

History

The history of World Snow Day begins with skiing. The establishment of the holiday happened in January 2012 thanks to the FIS. At that time, the program “Bring the Children to the Snow” was actively promoted, aiming to introduce children to skiing and ensure they spent their winter holidays properly. This movement quickly gained momentum, with more and more people taking up skiing or snowboarding every year.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) was established in 1910 and brought together representatives from around the world. Today, it includes almost 200 national skiing organizations. The federation pays great attention to training programs. Every year, hundreds and thousands of children come to learn how to ski or snowboard. The best coaches work with them, and under their strict guidance, children can quickly master the basic skills for confident skiing.

Interesting facts

• Snow can reflect up to 95% of sunlight.
• Skis, resembling modern ones, were used as early as the 5th-6th centuries AD by northern peoples for hunting and faster movement on snow-covered land.
• In one m³ there are more than 300 million snowflakes.

How to celebrate

Visit various winter sports events on World Snow Day. Sign up for ski or snowboard training courses. If there is no opportunity to participate in winter sports, you can still have fun outside by playing snowballs, sledding, and so on.

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When is World Snow Day in 2025?

World Snow Day is observed on the third Sunday in January each year.

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