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30 Reasons Why Winter Is Simply The Best

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Lizzie

Nov 20, 2017

University of New Hampshire

30 Reasons Why Winter Is Simply The Best

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As a native Mainer, winter has never been a stranger to me. While it’s dreaded and hated by the majority of the population, there’s a certain magic to winter that just cannot be replicated in any other season.

Yeah, summer weather can be nice, but here are 30 reasons why winter is simply the best season, and why you should be excited about the snowy holiday season.

1. ALL the hot chocolate

2. Cancelled classes

If you don't think waking up to a "classes canceled" email is the greatest feeling ever, you're lying.

3. The Christmas spirit

4. Cozy fireplaces

Another great feeling: Coming inside from the cold to a crackling warm fire and curling up with a book and a hot drink.

5. The first snowfall

6. Christmas lights

Because it's impossible to be unhappy surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights.

7. Beanies and scarves

8. Peppermint everything

Peppermint mochas, peppermint bark, candy canes....you name it. Winter is peppermint season, and that's pretty freaking great.

9. The perfect excuse to stay in

10. Christmas movies

If you don't watch Elf at least 5 times, is it even winter?

11. Time with family

12. Ice skating

Name a cuter winter date, I dare you.

13. The smell of pine

14. Ugly sweater parties

I'm sorry, but you just can't rock that reindeer sweater in July.

15. Snowball fights

16. Christmas music

Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You". Enough Said.

17. Cozy sweaters

18. New Years Eve

Because champagne and sparkles.

19. Icicles

20. Slippers and fuzzy socks

Cozy feet are the best feet.

21. So. Much.

Comfort food. 22. Snow globes

Because they make everyone happy.

23. Building a snowman

24. Dogs in sweaters

Sweaters on puppies. Totally unnecessary, but oh so necessary.

25. Sledding

26. Flannel PJs and onesies

At this point, we've established that winter is the season of being cozy af.

27. The gift of giving

28. Skiing and snowboarding

We all know those people that spent every second of the weekend on the slopes, and maybe you're one of them.

29. Christmas cookies

30. Time to appreciate the little things

Winter is about appreciating the little things, from the smiles of reuniting families, to the individual beauty of snowflakes that land on your jacket, to the act of communities giving to those in need. It's a truly magical time of year that everyone should appreciate.

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30 Reasons Why Winter Is Simply The Best

Let It Snow!

1. ALL the hot chocolate

2. Cancelled classes

3. The Christmas spirit

4. Cozy fireplaces

5. The first snowfall

6. Christmas lights

7. Beanies and scarves

8. Peppermint everything

9. The perfect excuse to stay in

10. Christmas movies

11. Time with family

12. Ice skating

13. The smell of pine

14. Ugly sweater parties

15. Snowball fights

16. Christmas music

17. Cozy sweaters

18. New Years Eve

19. Icicles

20. Slippers and fuzzy socks

21. So. Much.

Comfort food. 22. Snow globes

23. Building a snowman

24. Dogs in sweaters

25. Sledding

26. Flannel PJs and onesies

27. The gift of giving

28. Skiing and snowboarding

29. Christmas cookies

30. Time to appreciate the little things

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I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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