A snowman is a human like snow sculpture. History In occidental cultures and the northern hemisphere, snowmen are considered a symbol of the winter holiday season for many, and they often appear on Christmas cards. According to old diaries and chronicles, this activity dates back to at least the Middle Ages, when in Europe every new snowfall would find townsfolk making snowmen in the streets. Construction It is nearly impossible to build a snowman out of any type of snow other than packing sn… (More on Snowman)