On Sunday, children across St Albans district hurried to their bedroom windows to see their home carpeted with snow, to hear snowball fights... and to smell clutches burning.

Herts Advertiser: Station Way on Sunday, December 10.Station Way on Sunday, December 10. (Image: Archant)

The thick layer of snow which rested on St Albans and Harpenden caused many a travel problem, as a number of roads were closed, and those that weren’t were jammed up with cars stuck in the slush.

Residents have submitted photos of the downed trees and slippery slopes blocking their streets.

However it was also time for much frivolity, and readers have been submitting their pictures of what they got up to when Christmas came to the district.

Several of the photos show birds perching in snow-capped trees, while others document the strange appearance of a number of snowmen who have arrived en masse in the area.

Herts Advertiser: Beaconsfield Road on Sunday, December 10.Beaconsfield Road on Sunday, December 10. (Image: Archant)

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Herts Advertiser: Verulamium Park on Sunday, December 10.Verulamium Park on Sunday, December 10. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: The Alban Way on Sunday, December 10.The Alban Way on Sunday, December 10. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: A tree blocking the Alban Way on Sunday, December 10.A tree blocking the Alban Way on Sunday, December 10. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: A tree blocking the Alban Way on Sunday, December 10.A tree blocking the Alban Way on Sunday, December 10. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: A tree blocking the Alban Way on Sunday, December 10.A tree blocking the Alban Way on Sunday, December 10. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: The Harpenden Arms with Christmas lights in the background. Photo: Steve Collins.The Harpenden Arms with Christmas lights in the background. Photo: Steve Collins. (Image: STEVE COLLINS)

Herts Advertiser: Lemsford Road was blocked by a fallen tree. Photo: Graeme BurnettLemsford Road was blocked by a fallen tree. Photo: Graeme Burnett (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Wow that's one big snowman! Taken at Batchwood, featuring Alex and Amy Harris. Photo: Bill Harris.Wow that's one big snowman! Taken at Batchwood, featuring Alex and Amy Harris. Photo: Bill Harris. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: St Leonard's Church, Sandridge. Photo: Peter Hyde.St Leonard's Church, Sandridge. Photo: Peter Hyde. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: St Albans Cathedral in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer.St Albans Cathedral in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: St Albans in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer.St Albans in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: St Albans in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer.St Albans in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer.Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: St Albans in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer.St Albans in the snow - photo by Stuart Macer. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: A magpie... or a penguin? Photo: Steve CollinsA magpie... or a penguin? Photo: Steve Collins (Image: STEVE COLLINS)

Herts Advertiser: Residents helping clear Orient Close. Photo: Peter Wares.Residents helping clear Orient Close. Photo: Peter Wares. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: The old Priory Park Post Office in the distance. Photo: Peter WaresThe old Priory Park Post Office in the distance. Photo: Peter Wares (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: A robin in the snow. Photo: Steve Collins.A robin in the snow. Photo: Steve Collins. (Image: STEVE COLLINS)

Herts Advertiser: A starling in the snow. Photo: Steve Collins.A starling in the snow. Photo: Steve Collins. (Image: STEVE COLLINS)

Herts Advertiser: Wood pigeon in the snow. Photo: Steve CollinsWood pigeon in the snow. Photo: Steve Collins (Image: STEVE COLLINS)

Herts Advertiser: A snowman in Fleetville Park. Photo: Michael Dixon.A snowman in Fleetville Park. Photo: Michael Dixon. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: St Albans choristers enjoying the snow. Photo: Philippa Lawrenson (on behalf of Andrew Lucas, Master of the Music and Choir Director).St Albans choristers enjoying the snow. Photo: Philippa Lawrenson (on behalf of Andrew Lucas, Master of the Music and Choir Director). (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Market Place on Sunday, December 10.Market Place on Sunday, December 10. (Image: Archant)