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US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 4

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

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China: Penguins Race at Harbin Winter Attraction, Drawing Crowds

On December 21, 2025, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, a video showed penguins racing at Poseidon Ocean World during its Ice and Snow Fairy Tale Season. Wearing numbered outfits, the penguins waddled along a set course as visitors watched and filmed. The playful event quickly drew crowds and became a popular winter attraction.

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"Father Frost" bus in streets to celebrate New Year in St. Petersburg, Russia

STORY: "Father Frost" bus in streets to celebrate New Year in St. Petersburg, Russia SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people dressed in "Father Frost" staging a performance 2. various of the "Father Frost" bus STORYLINE: In St. Petersburg, Russia's second largest city, a retro bus carrying several "Father Frost" and "gifts" has been launched to celebrate the New Year. While stopping at some sites, orchestra musicians dressed as Father Frost get off and play music to set the mood for the holiday. The holiday bus runs from Dec. 23 to 31, during which some "Snow Maiden" also appear on the bus. Father Frost is the favorite New Year's fairy tale character among Russian children. According to Russian folklore, when the New Year is approaching, Father Frost and his granddaughter, the Snow Maiden, will ride in a carriage to various places to distribute gifts and send blessings to children. Xinhua

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Fairy-tale snow scenery of China's "Avatar" mountains

STORY: Fairy-tale snow scenery of China's "Avatar" mountains DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: ZHANGJIAJIE, China CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of snow scenery of Tianmen Mountain in China's Zhangjiajie STORYLINE: Winter is a lovely season as the Earth is blanketed with snow and transformed into a winter wonderland. Zhangjiajie, a renowned tourist city in central China's Hunan Province, has been blanketed by snow, attracting visitors from around the country. The snow-capped mountains are spectacular in Tianmen Mountain, which is one of the most gorgeous winter wonderland destinations to visit. The UNESCO heritage site is said to have inspired the landscape of the hit film "Avatar." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhangjiajie, China. (XHTV)

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Snow Fairy wins Queen Elizabeth cup

KYOTO, Japan - Jockey Ryan Moore (L) celebrates near his mount Snow Fairy after winning the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14, 2010. The winner of the English and Irish Oaks became the first foreign horse to win the Grade One race.

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Snow Fairy wins Queen Elizabeth cup

KYOTO, Japan - Snow Fairy runs to win the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14, 2010. The winner of the English and Irish Oaks became the first foreign horse to win the Grade One race.

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I'Ll Be Home For Christmas (1998)

Car On Snow Covered Lawn Film: I'Ll Be Home For Christmas (USA/CAN 1998) Director: Arlene Sanford 13 November 1998 Date: 13 November 1998

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Snow Fairy wins Queen Elizabeth cup

KYOTO, Japan - Snow Fairy runs to win the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14, 2010. The winner of the English and Irish Oaks became the first foreign horse to win the Grade One race. (Kyodo)

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Snow Fairy wins Queen Elizabeth cup

KYOTO, Japan - Jockey Ryan Moore (L) celebrates near his mount Snow Fairy after winning the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14, 2010. The winner of the English and Irish Oaks became the first foreign horse to win the Grade One race. (Kyodo)