The First Snowfall of Love: The Story Behind the First Ever Recorded Snowball Fight (1897)

The tweet of @HistoryInPics inspired the story.

It was a cold winter day in 1897, and the snow was falling gently from the sky, blanketing the ground in a soft white blanket. The town was bustling with excitement, as it was the first snowfall of the season and everyone was eager to get outside and enjoy the winter wonderland.

As the snow continued to fall, a group of young friends gathered in the town square, each armed with a handful of snowballs. They looked at each other with mischievous grins, knowing that it was time to start the first-ever recorded snowball fight.

The fight began with a flurry of snowballs flying through the air, as each person tried to dodge and throw as many snowballs as possible. The laughter and shouts of excitement filled the air, as the friends ran and chased each other through the snow-covered streets.

In the midst of the chaos, two of the friends, a young man named Jack and a young woman named Lily, found themselves facing off against each other. They locked eyes, and a spark of playful rivalry flashed between them.

They began to toss snowballs back and forth, each trying to outmaneuver the other and score a direct hit. As they ducked and dodged, they couldn’t help but laugh and smile at each other, their hearts beating faster with each passing moment.

Finally, after what felt like hours, Jack managed to land a snowball square on Lily’s chest, causing her to let out a gasp of surprise. She looked up at him with a mock scowl, but he could see the amusement and admiration in her eyes.

They both knew that the snowball fight was over, but their connection was just beginning. As they walked back to their homes, hand in hand, they couldn’t help but feel grateful for the first-ever recorded snowball fight, and the moment that it had brought them together.

From that day on, Jack and Lily were inseparable, and their love continued to grow and flourish, just like the snowflakes that had brought them together. And every winter, they would look back on that fateful day with fond memories and gratitude, knowing that it was the first-ever recorded snowball fight that had sparked their love.