Can you imagine Christmas without snow?

Christmas - christmas and santa claus and decoration
@laurika (4532)
United States
September 14, 2007 12:12pm CST
I came from Europe, how propably a lot of from you know and I am gonna spend my first Christmas far from home, in Florida.We are used to have so much snow there, so I just cannot imagine Christams without snow, how it would be. Are you use to Christmas without snow?
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
14 Sep 07
I can ONLY imagine Christmas without snow, having spent much of my life in a place with cold winters and lots of snow at Christmas time. Yuck! I didn't like it and moved away as soon as possible to a place where snow is unheard of. Now we "decorate" with a string of lights on the potted ficus tree and we spray a little pine scent near the fireplace. We still hang Christmas cards on the mantle, and a little stocking or two with candy inside, but we can live very well without the snow.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
16 Sep 07
Surely he will! The holiday decorations are cheerful and enjoyed by most people. It is just hard not to gain weight over the holidays because of all the gifts of candy and baked goods. Yes, snow or no snow, eating is a big part of the holidays.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
17 Sep 07
christmas table - cakes, nut, honey, pancake
This is very different, all those candies.We got candies on 6 december when we celebrate ST.Nikolaus.It is something what you americans don't have.I just wonder when I would have a child who will bring him presents, Santa Claus, or Jesus.lol Yeah I love all this eating during the Christmas.I hoep I would like cakes here, it is very different in my home country. I am looking forward to a Christmas.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
16 Sep 07
christmas tree - christams tree with lightening
You see I never got experience this hanging stocking and so.this is very new for me.I hope this year my fiancee would show me american tradition, while I showed him a European last year.
• Philippines
14 Sep 07
I never had a snowy Christmas anyway because my country don't experience snow. But i always dreamed to have a snowy Christmas, i think it would be nice and you can really feel the spirit of Christmas.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
15 Sep 07
Oh it is really nice , hope you could experience it soon
@tigertang (1749)
• Singapore
15 Sep 07
I'm from the tropics and am not sure what snow looks like ...only kidding, I used to live in Europe and am familiar with snow. But anyway, I've spent the last 4 Christmas's without snow and I'm quite used to having Christmas without the White Stuff. Then again, Jesus was not used to snow either and I think snow should not be a major focus for Chirstmas celebrations. Instead, we should probably concentrate on the real significance of Christmas - gift giving, family warmth etc etc
@laurika (4532)
• United States
16 Sep 07
Well I am not saying I am focus on Christamas because of snow.Of course it s about family and not gifts and snow and other material stuff, I was just saying about what I am use to.
• India
15 Sep 07
christmas without snow is no fun :(
@laurika (4532)
• United States
16 Sep 07
snow angel - angel in the snow, in Germany
I agree, I like to make snow angels.
• Hong Kong
17 Sep 07
Oh yes, we don't have snow around here and I definitely got used to the fact that we don't have snow here around Christmas. But when I traveled, I did see Christmas with snow and the scene certainly looked familiar (like those in the movies). Well, I think that looks pretty but I can still have fun during Christmas without snow.
@miamilady (4910)
• United States
17 Sep 07
I was born and raised in Miami, FL USA. I have never had a Chrismas WITH snow! lol It's not bad. I don't know any different. I recently received an e-mail that talked about being from Florida. It said, you know your from Florida if you wear shorts on Christmas day! It's all good. If the kids get bikes for Christmas they can actually go outside and use them immediately.
• Malaysia
14 Sep 07
Florida_weather forecast - Includes predictions for all or portions of Florida (Hialeah, Jacksonville, Miami, Saint Petersburg, Tampa), Georgia (Kingsland, Saint Marys).
Florida Long-range Weather Region

Winter will be cooler than normal, especially across the south, where temperatures will be more than a degree below normal, on average. Watch for freezes in Central Florida in early to mid-December and in mid- to late February. Rainfall will be a bit above normal in the north and near normal in the south.

April and May will be drier than normal, with near-normal temperatures.

Summer will be hotter and drier than normal, with temperatures two degrees above normal, on average. The hottest periods will be in early June; early, mid-, and late July; and early and late August. South Florida will be especially dry, with an enhanced threat of wildfires.

Despite widespread t-storms in mid-September, September and October will be drier than normal overall, with below-normal temperatures.
Which region do you live now? If central region there are hope to has the snow. According to the weather forecast. Don't worry, Santa Claus will bring the snow to you, Laurika. PREDICTION THAT I HAVE FROM INTERNET: Includes predictions for all or portions of Florida; 1. Hialeah, 2, Jacksonville, 3. Miami, 4. Saint Petersburg, 5. Tampa), 6. Georgia (Kingsland, Saint Marys). Florida Long-range Weather Region Winter will be cooler than normal, especially across the south, where temperatures will be more than a degree below normal, on average. Watch for freezes in Central Florida in early to mid-December and in mid- to late February. Rainfall will be a bit above normal in the north and near normal in the south. April and May will be drier than normal, with near-normal temperatures. Summer will be hotter and drier than normal, with temperatures two degrees above normal, on average. The hottest periods will be in early June; early, mid-, and late July; and early and late August. South Florida will be especially dry, with an enhanced threat of wildfires. Despite widespread t-storms in mid-September, September and October will be drier than normal overall, with below-normal temperatures.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
16 Sep 07
I would be in Jacksonville.I don'tthink i would see some snow while, my nephew is 12 and still didn't see any snow.But what you know?Maybe SAnta Claus would bring it just this year.
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
15 Sep 07
It is wonderful to have snow during christmas. But all the countries are not located near Greenland. All the christians are not near Iceland. Therefore, God has spread the christians all over the world and each place has something special during christmas. Some may have plenty of greenery, some may have very clear blue sky with moon etc. Thought the external atmosphere adds colour and pagentry to the celebrations, it is inner feeing of faith and dedication to the God which is very important according to me.
• Philippines
15 Sep 07
yeah, i'm used to christmas without snow because i live in a tropical country. ^^ it's just fine, but surely it's cold from november to december.
• United States
16 Sep 07
It's hard to imagine Christmas without snow for me. I live in an area where we usually had snow every year on Christmas, now we rarely ever have snow around Christmas, but seem to get it every other time besides it. I really hate that too because I want snow on Christmas. I miss the way the day looks without snow and what not. It just adds to the season when you have snow.
@meemingNEW (2226)
• Philippines
15 Sep 07
First of all, I came from South Asia (Philippines) and we never have snow here. I really want to experience having snow in my country but it's impossible that is why someday, I will definitely travel to some place with snow. It will definitely a new experience for you since you are used to having snow at Christmas in Europe. But definitely, it is more advantageous (for me) if there's no snow. :) Instead of imagining Christmas without snow.. I can only imagine Christmas WITH snow.
@Raymo23 (463)
• Uganda
15 Sep 07
I have never had a Christmas with snow. No snow in Uganda!!!
@jHoEn16 (2043)
• Australia
15 Sep 07
yes, because there's no snow in philippines during xmas so i get used to it... maybe ill get surprised to celebrate xmas with a snow... it would be a different xmas for me
@Ricko82 (584)
• Philippines
15 Sep 07
I can not just imagine Christmas without snow, I live it. I'm from the Philippines therefore I have not experience Christmas with snow. You can ask me "...Can you imagine Christmas with snow?" instead. And my answer would be a total Yeheey... I long to experience snow ever since I was young.
@kaerfaima (103)
• Philippines
15 Sep 07
I can imagine that. hehe You know, I'm from phlippines which is a tropical country. We don't have snow here. hehe
@sylvia13 (1850)
• Nelson Bay, Australia
15 Sep 07
I was born in Peru and have lived many years in Australia, which are both in the southern hemisphere, so Christmas is always in summer. Sun, beach and Christmas all used to come together and I must say that I miss that! Snow is beautiful to look at, but so cold and unfriendly, I find! I rather be warm and not just from sitting in front of the heater or chimney!
@Calais (10893)
• Australia
15 Sep 07
No, I dont have to imagine it..We get it every year..Our Christmas her in Australia is in the heat of summer...No snow here...
@Aussies2007 (5336)
• Australia
15 Sep 07
More than half of the world population lives south of the equator... which means that most of the people have never had a white Christmas. To be politically correct... Santa should be wearing speedos (bathing suit) and deliver his toys on a surf board. (laugh)
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
15 Sep 07
i dont have to imagine christmas without snow because we dont have snow here in the philippines. ^__^ but i do understand what you meant. like spending a christmas differently the way you used to. i guess you'll just have to enjoy what is there and who are present. like make the most out of it. you can always imagine snow is falling. ^__^
@gwendovere (1279)
• United States
14 Sep 07
I live in Midwest U.S.A. & here, you pretty much have a 50/50 chance of getting snow on Christmas.
@carol_m (709)
• Philippines
15 Sep 07
I'm from the Philippines and I haven't experienced snow my entire life ;) though the 'ber' months are usually chilly season. Since we are used to it, we usually look forward to celebrating Christmas.