We get snowy owls on Long Island every winter. This year there have been many sightings and I?ve been able to find at least two of these stunning birds. This one was photographed on one of our Atlantic Ocean beaches while it was snowing. Photo taken by Morris Bennett Altman (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is my rescue kitten from a North Carolina shelter. This was taken in November, 2013 and it's his 1st Christmas. Photo taken by Deryl Ann Ford (United States) - Animals/Pets

Taken on a very cold day after a foot of snow fell . The interior land was only accessible by foot. North Lake, Wisconsin Photo taken by Donald Winze (United States) - Nature

I played with light and found it very interesting and fun. Photo taken by Sone (South Africa) - People/Family/Friends

Life in Macau is not easy. But we can still find a place to take a deep breath n express ourselves via the photo's world, to show our romance. Photo taken by Austin Cheong (Macao SAR China) - People/Family/Friends

This picture is special to me because I snapped it while riding with my husband in the snow plow helping to clear the 57.8 miles of country roads surrounding our little town. This was taken in IL between Tower Hill & Shelbyville on 12/14/13. The beauty of this snowfall country scene almost moved me to tears. Photo taken by Loressa Selby (United States) - Nature

Every year the neighbors of South Smedley Street in Philadelphia put on an awesome display of lights. Shot December, 2013. Photo taken by Robert Mann (United States) - Holidays/Events

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Age Sparnanzoni (United States) - Nature

These are my wonderful grandbabies. Christmas Season 2013. Taken in Texas. Photo taken by Patricia Isbell (United States) - Holidays/Events

We rescued Percy right off the animal control truck as a baby kitten too small to even eat on his own he was our Christmas gift that year and every year since ! All of pets are rescued pets ! Photo taken by Geri Scull (United States) - Holidays/Events

There really IS a Santa Claus... he really IS real.. makes even the grown ups BELIEVE.. year round this man has the true meaning of Christmas in his heart.. and shares it with others. Photo taken by Anna M. Asselta (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is my 8 month old baby and this was taken for our Christmas card by June Anderson of Coastal Creative Images. It was taken on December 8th 2013 @ Junes house. My name is Sabrina and my baby is Bryson. Its perfect for this theme because its the holoday season and cold weather is here and perfect for building a snowman. Photo taken by June Anderson (United States) - Holidays/Events

Melbourne Florida Dec 2013. This ceramic Christmas tree has been in my family for generations, and I wanted to share it. Good Health and Good Luck to all who share this holiday! Photo taken by Ken Pichon (United States) - Holidays/Events

i was just walking around my school and thought it would be a good picture Photo taken by Justice Eggers (United States) - Nature

Holiday lights seen in South Florida palm trees. Photo taken by Lorenzo Cassina (United States) - Holidays/Events

A single pine on the South Dakota high plains desert decorated for Christmas. We decorate and trim this tree every year for Christmas it is something fun my husband and I do. Photo taken by Heidi Molitor (United States) - Holidays/Events

The pictue is taken 2012, December. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Animals/Pets

This young baboon, at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, North Carolina, seemed to really be enjoying the local vegitation. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture is special to me because it's my first star trail photo, and I spent a good 5 hours shooting this in the cold. Stars are found in nature, so I figured that's the theme it belongs to. Photo taken by Joe Keller (United States) - Nature

Holiday plant Photo taken by Geri Scull (United States) - Holidays/Events

I like this picture because it is a beautiful view of My. Fuji in Japan during Spring time. This relates to the theme I've selected because It deals with traveling to other parts of the world to experience beautiful and different culture, scenes, themes,traditions, and people. Photo taken by Anonymous (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Gieny Westra (Netherlands) - Holidays/Events

This picture was taken on Dec. 22, 2012. I had given Maddison a sweet diamond necklace as she loves sparkly things. She was so squirmy it took a bit to get her to let me put the necklace on her. She kept jumping up and down saying she was too excited, but she finally let me put the necklace on her and while doing so she said, "I've sure been missing you." She is 2 yrs old and her sweet little voice saying those 5 words were just heart warming to me. Love her, she is a gem! Photo taken by Jolene Sorenson (United States) - Holidays/Events

Gives the real feeling of Christmas Taken in my orchard December 2012 Winter holiday Photo taken by Winter Frost 2012 (United Kingdom) - Holidays/Events