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The Kosta Boda Snowball endures the test of time

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As the wintry weather sets in, it’s the season for Americans to revive the cherished annual institution of the snowball fight. As it happens, making snowballs is popular in Sweden, too—but the Nordic country has a decidedly less aggressive use for them. It’s called the snölykta, and it’s essentially a hollow pyramid made of snowballs with a light source on the inside. When lit up at night, it creates the unlikely and entrancing effect of ice that glows.

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This story first appeared in the Jan. 7, 2019, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.