In North America, winter is the most dominant season and it can be fulfilling for many who haven’t chosen to travel abroad somewhere warm this season. For those left grumbling about the cold, snow, and ice, they’re missing out on the charms and values winter can bring every year. From the upcoming holiday season to the eventual fall of soft, white bed of snow that covers the streets, there’s no real reason to hate winter.
Try to make the best out of the situation by getting creative and fun. Here’s five awesome ways you can make the winter the best one for yourself, your friends, and your entire family.
Get Outside
It’s a no-brainer, but the very first moment that snow hits the ground, get outside and enjoy it. While the sunny days may be shorter, there’s plenty of activities you can do before the night falls.
When we talk about going outside, we mean getting active by observing the snow that’s fallen nearby or icicles that have formed near gutters. It’s the perfect time to take in nature by going to your nearest park or forest. Most animals will be in hibernation, so they won’t be able to bother you as you take in the sights and sounds.
Another fun thing you can do is find a nice, tall hill and ride down the snow. You can use a snowboard, toboggan, or sled to ride down the snowy hills for an exhilarating time. For people who want a little more adventure in the snow, take a ski set or pair of snowshoes and hike through the snow for a good workout. Winter is also prime time for skaters as local rinks can be set up for free skating time and lakes should be frozen over too.
Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you have to shut yourself inside – cold outdoor weather means the opportunity to get creative with snow!
Play With The Snow
Snow is a fascinating thing to play with. It can be moulded into several different things and is cold to the touch. You can feel the chill on your skin and the water drip down as it slowly melts. One of the things you can make is a snowball that you can enjoy throwing in an all-out fight. For a more peaceful option, you can also form them into bigger balls and stack them on top of each other to make a snowman. Or if you’re really ambitious, you can even build an igloo as a secret hideout.
Snow is just so fun to play in, especially if you’re making snow angels. Although clearing it away is a pain for drivers, the prospect of a fresh wave of snow falling during the holiday season is magical. No one wants to be out in the snow too long, so let’s go over another reason why winter is awesome: food!
Enjoy Wintery Treats Inside
Everyone likes food, especially if they’re sweet treats. The winter season is often spent inside for special dinners or gatherings. With these special occasions comes good food and scrumptious treats. In the hot drinks category, you have warm hot chocolate, cool eggnog, and hot apple cider to sip to your heart’s content. You can also enjoy them with a plate of sweet holiday cookies and cake. Speaking about holidays, another reason to enjoy the winter is the upcoming Christmas season.
Bask in the Holiday Atmosphere
Whether you celebrate holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah or not, everyone is happy to gear up for the holiday season when the winter rolls around. The lead-up to Christmas is often the best part of the holiday season because of the many decorations, music, and product being displayed.
For some, this practice can be annoying, but the imagery feels timeless and nostalgic to that privy in the holiday charm. The Christmas holiday season also brings together family, good food, and spectacular gifts to give to one another. That’s why we urge you to bask in the holiday atmosphere and give winter a chance. It really is the season where all the good things come together.
Embrace The Warmth of Winter
It might sound weird to embrace the warmth of a season often thought up as frigid. However, winter has a lot of its own charm to enjoy and you should definitely take advantage of some of the things we’ve described. It brings people together in its own special way and there are some things (e.g. snowball fights and sledding) that can only be done in winter.
So get out there and make the most out of the cold. Winter comes around every so often in certain places, so it’s the perfect time to make the most out of it.