Winter season is a period of the year characterized by low temperatures, typically marked by the coldest part of the year due to the tilting of the Earth's axis away from the Sun in the hemisphere experiencing winter. It is generally when temperatures drop below freezing point, resulting in frost, ice, and snowfall in many regions. With varying durations across different parts of the world, the winter season typically starts in December and lasts until February or early March in the northern hemisphere, while in the southern hemisphere, it lasts from June to August.
During the winter season, daylight hours are shorter, and nights are longer as the sun sits lower in the sky. It is associated with a decrease in plant growth, the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees, and hibernation or migration of some animal species. Winter sports and activities such as skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snowball fights are popular during this season.
Winter season can bring about hazardous conditions, including frostbite, icy roads, and increased risks associated with extreme cold weather. Therefore, individuals often adopt protective measures such as wearing warm clothing, using heating systems, and consuming hot beverages to regulate body temperature and prevent hypothermia.
Symbolically, the winter season is associated with concepts such as sleep, death, and renewal. It is often portrayed in literature, art, and music as a time of reflection, stillness, and contemplation, embodying the cycle of life and the rhythm of nature.
