Winter Is Actually the Best Season
Unpopular Opinion: I Actually Really Love Winter
Winter gets such a bad rap. Once the holidays are over and we're left with more than three months of cold weather, so many people complain that there's nothing to look forward to and that it's "so depressing." While I totally understand that Winter can be a bummer sometimes (and yes, sometimes far too long), I also think it doesn't deserve to be hated as much as it is. Call me crazy, but I really, really love Winter.
I'm from Chicago, so I'm no stranger to harsh and long Winters. But while so many of my friends and family say things like, "Why do we live here again?," I love it. Maybe it's because I'm an introvert and Winter is the perfect time to stay inside and be cozy, but there are so many perks to the season that make it truly wonderful, even when all the Christmas decorations have come down. From fun outdoor activities (yes, Winter haters, you don't need to be stuck inside for months!) to quality family time to quiet walks in the snow, keep reading for 15 reasons Winter is the best.
1 Freshly Fallen Snow Makes Everything Sparkle
2 Yes, There Are Plenty of Things to Do Outside
3 It's the Perfect Season to Spend Quality Time With Family
4 There's Nothing Like a Steaming-Hot Cup of Coffee or Tea on a Cold Winter Day
5 You Can Spend Hours Cuddled Up Under the Covers Reading Books
6 You Get to Dress Your Pets in Cute Little Sweaters and Jackets
7 Frequent Baths Are a Must
8 It's the Best Time of Year to Stay In and Bake
9 Busy Places Become So Peaceful and Quiet
10 You Get to Be Cozy All the Time
11 It's Comfort-Food Season
12 You Get to Light So Many Candles at Home
13 You Get to Wear All of Your Cute and Warm Winter Gear
14 Nights In With Friends Are So Much Fun
15 There's Nothing More Magical Than Taking a Walk in the Snow at Night
