If you’re a Christmas addict, you’ve probably already had a blast wrapping presents. Kim Neill asks, who needs gift wrap when there is snow?

Regardless if you live on the side of the globe that never gets to see the snow, or are one of those who know it quite well – admit it, it does give you some amazing photographing material. This phase of the natural cycle puts everything around us to sleep and lets the nature rest and recuperate before it’s spring again: most animals start hibernating, and the prolonged darkness makes it feel like a constant night time.

Despite all the darkness and cold that at least one half of the globe has to put up with in winter, there’s plenty of nice things about it, too. Just think of Christmas, gingerbread cookies, fireplaces, sledging and so much more! Moscow-based photographer Andrei Osokin also can help you think of one more thing – snow, and to be more precise – snowflakes.