In the words of John Snow, winter is coming… and we just love it
Darkness is coming earlier, days are getting chillier and the first signs of Christmas are cropping in stores. Now whilst the days of summer BBQ’ing and lazy evenings in the sunshine are fast becoming a distant memory, there are a whole multitude of reasons to look forward to winter…
Bikini season is over
The tyranny of summer eating has gone and carbs are back to being a viable eating option again. The times of scrimping over salads and swapping the mid-afternoon chocolate for hummus and carrots is well and truly over, after all, winter is the season of chocolate right? From Halloween through to New year we are surrounded by an abundance of chocolate treats, cookies, cakes and carbohydrates, gorging to the point of catatonia. And all without the stress of having to look your best on the beach.
Jumpers
Goodbye crop tops and shorts and hello giant fluffy jumpers. As well as covering up any wobbly bits, they are also insanely comfortable and don’t need ironing. Minimal effort, yet look fabulous? Amazing!
Beautiful Sunrises
In summer, the only people lucky (or mad) enough to capture the beautiful early morning sunrises are night workers, milkmen or the chronically sleep-deprived. In the winter months however, the sun rises at a much more sensible hour, meaning you wake to a beautiful explosion of (seriously instagrammable) colour.
The delicious hot drinks
As well as being utterly delicious and something most of us enjoy all year round, tea just seems to taste better in Winter and we have an excuse to drink it all day long. As well as this classic British staple, we can’t wait for all the coffee shops to bring out their delicious winter drinks. Gingerbread latte? Caramel hot chocolate? Yes please.
Firework night
There’s something so nostalgic and happy about firework night. The hot smells of fiery wood, the crackling of sparklers, hot jacket potatoes and attempting to eat chips with gloves on. Woollen hats and scarves are dug out, friends and family get together and it’s the night where you really feel winter is here.
Christmas markets
There is nothing quite like a good Christmas market. Whether you go abroad or stay in the UK, there is such a magical vibe which nothing in summer can replicate. Whilst there is a limit as to how many wooden carved figures and knitted scarves you can look at, the smell of roasted chestnuts, the vats of mulled wine and the freshly cooked crepes are not to be missed…
It is socially acceptable to put your pyjamas on as soon as you get in from work
It’s dark, so therefore pyjamas are acceptable. There is nothing better than coming in from a stressful day to take off that shirt and skirt and settle down for the evening. PJ’s, duvet, box set = evening sorted.
Films become happier
Goodbye fighting/ depressive films and hello to rom-coms, chick flicks and feel-good movies. It’s the best time of year for snuggling up with a large bucket of popcorn or nachos and relaxing with a great movie that will leave you feeling heartrendingly happy and super excited for Christmas.
Excuses to stay in
Staying in becomes the new going out. And we love it. A combination of soggy weather and short days mean you can rediscover all the pleasures of staying in – duvet days, movie nights with friends, cinema trips… the list goes on!
Party season!
As soon as firework night is done and dusted, party season really kicks in, a good excuse to purchase a new sparkly dress or two and head out with your nearest and dearest for a night of dancing, mulled wine and festive cocktails.
What’s your favourite thing about winter? Let us know in the comments below!
