Winter is the time that we hibernate into a
cocoon of Quality Streets and Chocolate Oranges. Winter is the time we wrap up
in scarves and gloves and embrace the chill on walks across frosty landscapes.
Winter is the time for celebration, friends, family, food and festivity. Here
are my six ways to get the most out of this magical season.
1. My favourite way to embrace the changing
seasons is to go for a long walk in the midst of it all. Reflect on the passing
year and dream about brighter days as you trudge along in boots. Take pictures
of bare branches, blue white skies and red berries. Catch up with your
companion and pack a little pick me up to warm you through!
2. One of the best things about having a little
one in my life is the way I’ve begun to see things through a child’s eyes.
Winter is transformed when you look at things this way; puddles are for jumping
in, leaves are there to be collected and everything is worth a closer
inspection. You notice the little robin you might have passed by or a statue
overgrown with ivy. Be observant, be curious and be imaginative.
3. With Christmas just around the corner, it’s
this time of year we are at our most generous. I love taking time to pick out
things that will make my loved ones happy. Tell people how grateful you are for
them and prove that cheesy sentimentality isn’t just a make believe thing from
Christmas adverts.
4. Christmas can be a stressful season for
some. Even I, who floats through advent to new year in a sugar induced joy bubble,
sometimes need to take some time out to relax and cut off from frantic
preparations and festive expectations. Treat yourself to a bath treat (Lush
always have the best Christmas selection) and evaporate tension in a tub.
5. Fill your house with all the natural beauty
you encounter outside. A Christmas tree, faux or no, is a good starting place. Mistletoe,
pinecones and sprigs of holly are good ones too. Buy some scented candles with
earthy notes. And make sure you look out the window to see if Mr. Robin has
come to call.
6. The cosy feel of being surrounded by a fluffy
blanket; The smell of cinnamon and cloves when rolling out biscuit dough; The
taste of a little chocolate in the Advent calendar; The sound of brass bands
and choirs when you’re out Christmas shopping. The most enduring Christmas
memories are infused with sensory detail. This December relish those evocative
smells, sights, tastes, sounds and textures you associate with all things
festive.
What are your favourite ways to
enjoy Winter?
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