Those who live in the northern hemisphere are very lucky. Of course, all seasons exist anywhere in the world. But here, for example, in Africa, Brazil and Australia there is no snow, there is no "minus" temperature there. Instead of snow, there are torrential rains. And at the north pole, as well as at the south, there is always snow, it is always cold there, and this is natural. Winter is not only about dropping temperatures below zero Celsius and the appearance of snow, but also many miracles.
When winter comes
Oddly enough, but the first snow can fall even in early October. Most of the time it fades quickly. By the way, there is an interesting episode in the life of Saints Peter and Fevronia: a wonderful girl told her fellow villagers to prepare a sleigh on June 1. And, indeed, on the day of their wedding with Prince Peter, snow fell. At the beginning of summer! It was the 12th century outside. What to say about our time? Everything is possible. Unfortunately, since 2010, in Central Europe, as well as in Europe in general, snow began to appear less frequently, on the street even before the New Year "plus temperature". The concept of "cold winter" is gradually becoming a thing of the past.
Really winter lasts three months: December, January, February. Modern calendars are most often decorated according to the seasons. This is done, apparently, to remind people of what is happening in nature at the moment. For example, what does January look like? Winter is sunny, frosty and in the forest is depicted on many calendars.
The concept of winter in the southern hemisphere
Not every inhabitant of Eurasia and North America realizes that, for example, in Australia, summer comes in December. That is, on the southern continents, absolutely opposite seasons. If in spring everything blooms and blooms in our country, then on the contrary, autumn comes there, they harvest. For people in the south, winter is the rainy season. There is no snow. The poor people do not know that there is snow. Imagine African children from southern countries who live in warmer climes. If they are brought to Russia in winter, they will be very surprised.
There is an exception for big mountains. After all, at an altitude of over 1000-1500 meters the climate is completely different. It is much cooler here than on the seashore. Light frosts and snowfall are also possible.
You can remember the story of the Nativity of Christ. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem (Israel). The Most Holy Mother of God with Joseph the Betrothed walked through the desert. At night the temperature dropped to 0 degrees. It was in January (according to the new style). This is what winter was like 2000 years ago on the desert land of Israel.
Miracles from our beloved nature
Looking at a snowflake is a pleasure. Crystals of frozen water turn into bizarre patterns. You can even take a magnifying glass to see it. Macro lovers have something to captureat this time of year. Winter is considered the festive season, because it is.
Now imagine that billions of such wonderful snowflakes lie under your feet like a white canvas. During severe frosts, the snow creaks when stepped on. You can observe with what joy pets walk in winter, despite the cold. They know that snow is frozen water. They eat it like they drink water.
Cold winter - work time for creative people. Amateur photographers use SLR cameras to take pictures of their pets, the surrounding nature, and people. Artists paint unusual landscapes. Poets and prose writers describe what they see, feel. Everyone becomes joyful.
Hoarfrost is real magic that pleases the eye. Frozen twigs, leaves and berries shimmer like jewels in the sun and by the light of a lantern. The stronger the frost, the more chances to see all this. Unfortunately, if the street is above minus 10, then such a miracle cannot be seen. You need to seize the moment and follow the weather forecast.
Winter weather features
As you know, in summer sunny weather is accompanied by heat, but in winter the opposite happens. It's warmer when there's no sun and it's snowing. In clear weather, the air temperature drops significantly. Even in Pushkin's poem A. S. there are lines "Frost and sun - a wonderful day …". But that's the way it is. Winter is a time when there is little sun, the days are shorter. But nevertheless, it is considered a fun season if there is a lot of snow.
In winter, you need to dress warmer so as not to catch a cold. It is undesirable to go out without warm outerwear and shoes, even on a balcony or porch. The air is quite cold, even if it's a little above 0 degrees outside.
And again about the magical winter
This small section is dedicated to creative people. As mentioned above, amateur photographers and artists will find something to do here. For example, why not paint frost on paper? This is a very difficult but interesting activity. It's great to learn from nature itself at this time of year. Winter is very beautiful. How does nature draw such magnificent patterns? For a person it will remain a mystery. It is better to be able to appreciate what is, and not to take apart the finished one.
To capture frost with photographic equipment, you need to wait for sunny weather. It was previously mentioned that severe frosts happen just on a clear day. Even at night you can take pictures of the forest and the moon. Winter is a joyful holiday, not just a season. Young children believe in miracles and some adults follow suit.
