Just in time for the holidays, someone realized that there has been a huge virtual snowglobe shortage in my life and came to the rescue with eSnowglobe! Using your iPhone's accelerometer, you can shake the snowflakes around your Christmas tree, and even kick up some powder with a flick of your finger.

I remember staring at falling snowflakes for hours when I was a kid. For some reason, a snowglobe was the go-to gift to bring me when someone traveled to a new city, and I ended up with a huge collection by the time I hit college. But unlike the trinkets I got back then, I can take this snowglobe with me anywhere since it's available from the App Store for a mere $2.

Don't ask why the snowglobes are so cool and relaxing to look at — it's like the mystery of why popping bubble wrap is so darn satisfying. Check out the eSnowglobe in action when you read more.