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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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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

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5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

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11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

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14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!