Snow globe: wintry scenes from around the world

Friday, December 22, 2017, 2:39 PM -

With winter well underway, its not just Canada that is getting in on the joys and perils of the season.

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Weather you love or hate snow, freezing rain, subzero temperatures, messy roads, the flu, and everything else winter has to offer, it's undeniable that this time of year can create some stunning scenery. 

Here are some of our favourite images from December around the world:

Liverpool, England

 Liverpool's Sadio Mane looks on as snow falls. REUTERS 

Kabul, Afganistan

Afghan men play cricket on a field covered in snow on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan December 16, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail 

Dorion, Canada 

Skating on a farmer's field: Due to rain, followed by freezing temperatures, fields in Dorion, Ontario have turned to large skating rinks. Courtesy Ed Chambers

Hukou Waterfall, Shaanxi Province, China

Workers remove snow during a heavy snowfall in Kiev, Ukraine. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Lausanne, Switzerland

People commute on the Bessieres bridge next to the Cathedral during a morning snow fall in Lausanne, Switzerland. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Cranbrook, Canada

The Rocky Mountains covered in snow. Credit Helga Knote

Buffalo, U.S.

The Buffalo Bills run an offensive play in a snow storm against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at New Era Field. Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Franfurt, Germany

A cyclist pushes his bicycle over the snow-covered Feldberg mountain, outside Frankfurt, Germany, December 19, 2017. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach    

Texas, US

The remains of an old lorry covered with snow are pictured in Santa Fe, Texas, U.S., December 8, 2017 in this picture obtained from social media. Jamie Andrews via REUTERS 

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