Winter season is characteristically identified by low temperature. It is indeed the coldest season of the year. The season typically occurs when earth’s axis moves away from the Sun. Winter season appears alternately in both Northern and Southern Hemispheres, that is, when there is summer in Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
Winter is my favorite season for several reasons. Firstly, with the advent of winter season starts the long winter vacations that children love. Also, there are festivals like Christmas that are celebrated during the season.
Secondly, besides the holiday and festivals, there are so many things that I like about winter. Fruits and vegetables produced during winter are healthy and a delicacy to eat. Grape, carrot, pomegranate are some of my favorite winter fruits.
I also love the mist and fog that continuously hangs in the atmosphere, giving the atmosphere a cool and mystic appearance.
Advantages of Winter Season
There are several advantages of winter season that we will discuss below –
1) No more sweating under the sun
The day’s temperature is considerably cooler and pleasant. Though often it gets too cool to comfortably be outside, still there is no harsh heat of the Sun to face and if you are wearing warm clothes, you are good to enjoy the climate.
2) Preserving energy for harsh summers
Days in winters are shorter and nights longer. This reduces our working hours and energy so that we can deal with the winter as well as preserve sufficient energy, gaining health to face the summers.
3) Beneficial to Plants and Animals
The shorter days, lesser sunlight and cool temperature during the winter is specifically suitable for some plants like Calendula, Hollyhock, etc. The season benefits the metabolism and helps them grow. Several animals and reptiles like bear and snakes hibernate during the winter, thereby preserving energy to face the summers.
Disadvantages of Winter Season
Apart from the advantages, has its own disadvantages as well. Below given are some of the prominent disadvantages
1) Health Issues
Winter season, due to cold climate, might trigger certain health issues in people suffering from specific medical conditions. Suffering from arthritis, experience aggravated pain due to colder temperature. Also, people suffering from asthma become sensitive during winters.
2) Restricted Movement
Season restricts the movement of the general populace due to cold temperature. It could be uncomfortable even .when you are appropriately dressed for the chill. Roads are often empty during winter. Due to shorter days, people have a tendency to leave early for home, which also reduces productivity.
3) Requires Extra Preparations
Facing the chill requires some special preparations beforehand. People start purchasing for warm clothes and make necessary in-house arrangements to face the lower temperatures and to keep their surrounding temperature normal. Sweaters, jackets, quilts need to be purchased before the arrival of winter.
4) Scant Sunlight
Another significant disadvantage of winter is scant sunlight. There is hardly any sunlight available in winters, which is not a good thing. Sunlight is very important for our health as well as to carry out several daily activities.
Conclusion
Despite being uncomfortable in a way of low temperature, winter is a pleasant season with an unprecedented calmness. It also plays an essential part in maintaining the ecological balance, like all the other seasons
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