Temperatures are dropping and the potential for snow is in the air. Winter is probably my favorite season, and for good reason, too. Not convinced of this? Here are eight reasons to love Winter:

1. Snow

Snowball fights, snow forts, snowmen, sledding. Plus, there’s nothing more beautiful (and Instagram worthy) than that white powder completely covering all of nature.

2. Sweaters

Sweaters are my favorite article of clothing for a reason. Not only are they warm and cuddly, but throw in an uglyChristmas sweater, and you’ll be the life of the party.

3. Snow Days

There is literally no better feeling than having to wake up early for class only to realize that it’s cancelled.

4. Sports

Sledding, snowboarding, curling, skiing, cross-country skiing snowmobiling, snowball fights, king of the hill, ice skating, hockey, ice fishing.

5. Fireplaces

Coming in from the cold, curling up in a blanket and reading a book next to the fireplace? That’s what I call a perfect Sunday afternoon.

6. Hot Cocoa

Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, peppermint. Whichever way you drink it, there’s probably a hot chocolate out there with your name on it.

7. Christmas

No explanation needed.

8. Jesus

He’s great all year round, but there’s something special about the whole Advent season that takes place during Winter.

So don’t be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins. Go out and enjoy the best season of the year.