☃
snowman
Unicode: 2603
Description
Unicode character for a snowman, typically depicted as three snowballs stacked vertically, with stick arms, a carrot nose, and a hat.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Represents winter, cold weather, Christmas, holidays, and often evokes feelings of joy, childhood, and festive cheer.
Backstory
Often paired with snowflakes, ice skates, or other winter-themed emojis. It's a classic symbol of winter and holiday fun, dating back to early Unicode versions.
Usage Examples
- Wishing someone a happy winter: 'Happy winter everyone! ☃️'
- Talking about snow: 'It's snowing outside! Time to build a ☃️'
- Referring to Christmas: 'Getting into the Christmas spirit! ☃️🎄'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with Christmas and winter holidays, often appearing in holiday decorations, cards, and media.
East Asian culture:
Also recognized as a winter symbol, but might not have the same strong association with Christmas as in Western cultures, serving more as a generic winter icon.