By Maisy Fleming
One thing that makes winter so special is the wide variety of activities the season has to offer. Some people wait all year just to spend some time in the snow with friends and family. Just being outside in the cold provides relief and a refreshing feeling that people of all ages can enjoy. Ever since children were young, they spent some time outside in winter, making snowmen and having snowball fights, allowing them to spend time with friends. Another activity that is enjoyed across all ages is sledding, and this can be done with any number of people and can be thrilling while not being a very dangerous activity. People spend all season waiting for a time to find tall hills covered in powdery snow, and winter always delivers! Another popular activity includes ice skating, although it’s a bit more tricky. Ice skating is a fun activity that people can do in large groups or just by themselves, but if you are skating, try your best not to fall! On the more extreme side, skiing and snowboarding are very popular winter sports. Some compete professionally while others can enjoy it as a fun hobby to do with friends and family, although it can be difficult. Many people wait all year for the skiing season and even travel across the world and country to ski and snowboard. There are often many schools that have skiing and snowboarding programs and clubs for students, showing just how popular it is! Another popular winter activity includes curling, although it isn’t as popular as some of the other winter activities. It offers a challenge and has even competed in the Olympics. In addition to sledding, tobogganing, bobsledding, and dogsledding are all winter sports. There are activities that are available in different locations, such as the Winter Olympics that will be held in Italy and specifically in Milan this year, the fashion city of the world! Although summer activities are always missed when the seasons change, winter will always be able to offer endless seasonal fun.