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9 Reasons Winter Is The Best

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Cassidi Sandefur

Oct 03, 2016

Walla Walla University

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9 Reasons Winter Is The Best

Kristin Vogt

t's kind of hot out and it's got me a little grumpy so I thought I would go over the best parts of my favorite season to cool down (or more likely make me want winter even more, but oh well).

Snow!

I really love snow. It's sparkly, elegant, and fluffy (although anyone who's ever been skiing or snowboarding knows it isn't nearly as fluffy as it looks). Snow can turn even the most ugly and dirty of landscapes into a winter wonderland. I even love snow enough to overcome my usual hesitant attitude towards sports and go skiing and snowboarding.

No more bugs

Mosquitoes, bees, wasps, all those little buzzing and biting creatures seem to mostly disappear with colder weather.

Sweaters

Sweaters are soft, cozy, and cute. When the leaves start to turn I start pulling out my collection.

Boots

I don't really like shoes, I'd go around barefoot all of the time if I could, but I make an exception for boots. There's just something about them that makes me feel elegant and tough. Also, I can wear heels without feeling like they're going to fall off or I'm going to fall over.

Christmas

Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year. There are all kinds of fun movies on television and there are decorations everywhere. I also have an excuse to do all the baking I want. Now that I'm at college I also get the opportunity to go home, sleep in a bed I can stretch out in, and spend time with my family. And I do have to admit that the presents are nice too.

My birthday

Okay, so this one doesn't exactly apply to everyone, but I consider it a perk.

Blankets

I'm not sure if there is anything better than snuggling up in a giant pile of fluffy blankets and feeling nice and cozy no matter how cold it may be outside.

Allergies ease up

I don't know about you but I have really been struggling with allergies since about March. I'm really looking forward to not sneezing and feeling stuffy all the time.

Mint

Everyone seems to be very excited about pumpkin spice but what I'm looking forward to is all the mint that starts to appear as Christmas time comes around. One of my favorite kinds of candy is milk chocolate mint M&Ms, and they only seem to be available around Christmas. The dark chocolate mint variety hangs around all year but I'm more of a milk chocolate fan.

What are you looking forward to? Or are you more of a summer person? Whatever your preference let me hear it.

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