Is is true...?

Is it true that there are no two snowflakes that are exactly alike? According to the Library of Congress, this myth is true! Each and every powdery snowflake that falls from the heavens has its own story to tell. The chance that two snowflakes could ever prove identical is minuscule. Trillions of assorted snowflakes will fall this winter, each one with a different design and purpose – to awe the world.

When you think about snow, what comes to mind?: White, sparkling diamonds, scarves and gloves, frigid temperatures, hot chocolate, warm fires, snowmen and igloos? Most people would give similar answers, however; because of the wonders of snowflakes, these answers are also different. The snowball you threw at your brother's face yesterday is nothing like the snowball you threw at your sister's face today!

For about a week now, snow has been covering our back yard with this unique blanket, each patch in the pattern built and sewn differently to create a masterpiece. The photo opportunities right now are priceless.

You can't enjoy the snow from the recliner in your living room, so bundle up, head outside and build a snowman, create a barrier between you and your children so you have something to hide behind when they attack you with snowballs, rent a snow-covered cabin in the heart of the Ozarks, and capture these memories on film. The window of opportunity is closing.

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