The Snowball
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE SNOWBALL (J5x48) 5C set1- 8 1s turn RH and turn LH
9-16 1s+2s dance RH across then LH across
17-24 1s+2s+3s circle 6H round and back
25-32 1s+2s+3s+4s advance and retire twice
33-40 5s lead up to top and cast back to places
41-48 1s cast to bottom and all turn RH
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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A "snowball" can refer to different things depending on the context, but it is commonly associated with winter and frosty activities. One primary meaning is a spherical mass of snow compacted into a ball, often created by hand for recreational purposes like snowball fights. The creation of a snowball involves gathering loose snow and shaping it into a compact and throwable form, a popular and enjoyable winter activity, especially for children.Additionally, the term "snowball" can be used metaphorically to describe a process or situation where something grows or escalates rapidly, gaining momentum much like a snowball rolling down a hill. For instance, in a financial context, a snowball effect might describe the compounding of interest or profits over time, resulting in exponential growth.
Giant Snowball Made In South Park, Oxford 2007
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