Snow and Sun

At last it has snowed in Oslo and "everyone" is beaming. Beaming because things are finally as they should be at this time of the year. There had been surprised whispers that no snow had appeared for Christmas, and even more vociferous wonder and even alarm at the extremely mild temperatures since then. Some have naturally been pleased that there has been no snow –there are always a few non-conformists- but, for most, something has been missing in these past dark, dull few weeks. This weekend however the darkness has been transformed into a bright and gleaming winter wonderland. the temperatures have dropped severely, and people seem delighted and have been out in their droves today! Snow lightens the night sky, flings a blanket of crisp freshness over damp lawns and parks, and when the sun shines in a clear blue sky, like today, there are few things more invigorating. We worship the sun, but here in Norway we worship the snow too! This sculpture in Oslo's famous Vigeland Park seems to express both. Location: Oslo, Norway