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Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day

Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day is here - get creative and make your own snowflakes to decorate your home for the holidays!

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December 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEDecember 27

OBSERVED INUnited States

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INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to celebrate Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day on December 27! This day is all about getting creative and making some festive snowflakes. It's a tradition that dates back centuries, when paper snowflakes were first created in Europe during the 19th century. Nowadays, it's a fun activity for people of all ages - from kids to adults - who are looking for something fun to do over the holidays. So grab your scissors and let's get crafting!

TIMELINE

Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day Timeline

Paper Snowflakes Origin

Originating in the 19th century in Victorian-era Europe, cut-out paper snowflakes became a popular Christmas decoration.

American Adaption

The tradition of making paper snowflakes spread to America, becoming a beloved holiday craft activity during the early 20th century.

Snowflake Education

In the 1930s, paper snowflakes were often used in schools to teach children about geometry and symmetry in a fun and creative way.

Holiday Craft Books

Cut-out snowflakes gained wider recognition with craft books demonstrating different techniques and designs published in the 1960s.

Snowflake Software

In the 1990s, computer software programs started including virtual snowflake-making tools, merging traditional crafting with technology.

National Holiday

Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day becomes recognized as a festive day to celebrate this creative craft on December 27 annually.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day

Make traditional snowflakes

Grab some scissors and paper, or better yet, a snowflake cutting kit, to cut out classic snowflakes in all sizes and shapes. You can even use glitter, markers and other decorations to make them sparkle.

CREATE

Create a snowflake wall

Cut out many snowflakes using different papers, sizes and shapes and hang them on the wall for a unique festive display.

MAKE

Make a snowflake garland

Cut out many snowflakes, punch a hole in each one and string them together with ribbon or twine to make a decorative garland.

DECORATE

Decorate window panes

Cut out several large snowflakes and use them like stickers to decorate the windows in your home.

DESIGN

Design greeting cards

Cut out several mini snowflakes and glue them onto folded card stock to make your own unique holiday cards.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day

They make beautiful decorations

Once you have finished making your snowflakes, you can hang them up as decorations in your home! Hang them from the ceiling or on windows using ribbons or string to create a magical winter wonderland.

It's a great winter activity

Cutting out snowflakes is a fun and easy way to get into the winter spirit! It’s a simple craft that anyone can do, no matter what age. Plus, it’s an inexpensive way to add a bit of festive cheer around your house!

It helps you be creative

Making cut-out snowflakes is a great outlet for your creativity. You can make shapes, patterns, and colors however you like. Let your imagination run wild and create one-of-a-kind designs that are unique to you!

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