Gift giving can be a panic-filled time for those who are the ones trying to select the perfect gift. If you are shopping for a family member, it can be challenging because their tastes might have changed over time, so you have to keep up to date with what they now enjoy. If you are trying to get an appropriate gift for a friend or co-worker, it can sometimes be a little harder, because you might not be aware of their hobbies and likes.

However, there is a unique gift that is sure to please everyone from young children to adults, and that is snowglobes. Snow globe gifts can be humorous, especially if they are given to a gift recipient in the middle of summer who lives in a warm climate, but this can be a way for them to enjoy a wintry scene they might not have the opportunity to experience in real life.

For those who love winter sports and other cold-weather activities, snow globe collectibles can help to tide them over during the non-snowy months, and give them a pleasant reminder of favorite times all year round.

Many snowglobes focus on the Christmas holiday, not unsurprisingly. Disney makes a variety of popular globes that will appeal to a wide audience, one of which is a musical globe. This device showcases thirteen of your favorite Disney cartoon characters such as Snow White, Micky and Minnie Mouse and others. The globe plays eight songs appropriate for the winter holidays, and it also has lights for additional charm. With the flip of a switch, you can turn on the snow, which comes down on this magical holiday wonderland.

Thomas Kinkade is another artist that also offers snow globe collectibles. One of his most interesting creations is a Christmas train. This train features train cars, upon which are miniature globes. Inside the globes are favorite holiday character and items, such as Santa Claus in the engine, a Christmas tree, a snowman, and other holiday home scenes. The train's engine is also equipped to play a recording of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," adding to the fun that the complete set provides.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is also depicted in snow globe gifts. Most of the cherished characters from the popular holiday cartoon, including Rudolph, Santa, Hermey, Bumble, Clarice as well as Sam the Snowman are included in this wintry scene.

These and other popular snowglobes can be found at fine collectibles websites.