Winters with snow: How was it in the past?

In the era when winters were synonymous with thick layers of snow, children eagerly awaited the first snowflakes. Snow brought joy and happiness, turning the everyday landscape into a magical winter idyll.

Here’s how it used to look in Slovenia!

Winter in Pokljuka, Slovenia, Photo: Ales Kladnik CC BY 2.0 DEED

Snow used to cover entire towns, villages, fields, and forests, creating beautiful scenes. Children spent hours playing outdoors, building snowmen, playing in snow forts, or sliding down hills on sleds.

The sound of children’s laughter echoed through the air, while adults watched with warmth and nostalgia.

Sledding in Tivoli Park in Ljubljana, Photo Kasto80, Dreamstime

However, over the years the climate has changed. Winters became milder, and snow became a rare sight in many parts of the world. Many people remember the days when winters were cold and snowy, but those times are now just memories.

Winter in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Photo: Tom Mrazek, CC BY 2.0 DEED

As the world continues to change, it’s important to remember how things used to be. Snowy winters were part of our past and shaped our lives. Although times have changed, memories of snowy winters remain deeply rooted in our hearts.

Winter Črnomelj, Slovenia, Photo: Uroš Novina CC BY 2.0 DEED

However, we should not lose hope because, with the New Year, we may also be surprised by heavy snow, and so the good memories will be renewed again, to the joy of many. Some will still grumble even then, because someone has to clean the snow, right?

Winter on the Alpine peaks, Slovenia, Photo: Tom Mrazek, CC BY 2.0 DEED