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Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day is here - get creative and make your own snowflakes to decorate your home for the holidays!
Get ready to celebrate Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day on December 27! This day is all about getting creative and making some festive snowflakes. It's a tradition that dates back centuries, when paper snowflakes were first created in Europe during the 19th century. Nowadays, it's a fun activity for people of all ages - from kids to adults - who are looking for something fun to do over the holidays. So grab your scissors and let's get crafting!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Paper Snowflakes Origin</div><div class='timeline-text'>Originating in the 19th century in Victorian-era Europe, cut-out paper snowflakes became a popular Christmas decoration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Adaption</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tradition of making paper snowflakes spread to America, becoming a beloved holiday craft activity during the early 20th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Snowflake Education</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1930s, paper snowflakes were often used in schools to teach children about geometry and symmetry in a fun and creative way.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Holiday Craft Books</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cut-out snowflakes gained wider recognition with craft books demonstrating different techniques and designs published in the 1960s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Snowflake Software</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1990s, computer software programs started including virtual snowflake-making tools, merging traditional crafting with technology.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day becomes recognized as a festive day to celebrate this creative craft on December 27 annually.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make traditional snowflakes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some scissors and paper, or better yet, a snowflake cutting kit, to cut out classic snowflakes in all sizes and shapes. You can even use glitter, markers and other decorations to make them sparkle.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a snowflake wall</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Cut out many snowflakes using different papers, sizes and shapes and hang them on the wall for a unique festive display.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a snowflake garland</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Cut out many snowflakes, punch a hole in each one and string them together with ribbon or twine to make a decorative garland.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Decorate window panes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Cut out several large snowflakes and use them like stickers to decorate the windows in your home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Design greeting cards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Cut out several mini snowflakes and glue them onto folded card stock to make your own unique holiday cards.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a great winter activity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cutting out snowflakes is a fun and easy way to get into the winter spirit! It’s a simple craft that anyone can do, no matter what age. Plus, it’s an inexpensive way to add a bit of festive cheer around your house!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps you be creative</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making cut-out snowflakes is a great outlet for your creativity. You can make shapes, patterns, and colors however you like. Let your imagination run wild and create one-of-a-kind designs that are unique to you!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They make beautiful decorations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Once you have finished making your snowflakes, you can hang them up as decorations in your home! Hang them from the ceiling or on windows using ribbons or string to create a magical winter wonderland.</p></div></div>
Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day is celebrated on December 27 every year. In 2024 Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day will occur on a Friday.
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