There’s no denying that we’re are well and truly in the depths of winter at this point. Now, a lot of people tend to get very exciting when autumn rolls around and the temperature drops. After all, autumn brings with it things like the leaves changing and the return of the all-important pumpkin spiced lattes. And yet, winter never seems to get the same amount of love. People always end up going from enjoying the crisp air to complaining about the cold and the rain at every opportunity. However, that’s not the way things have to be. Here are just a few things that you can do in order to get into the winter spirit and start feeling cozy! Start cooking some proper winter food One of the best things about the cold weather is that it means that it’s finally time to start bringing out all of that amazing winter food that we’ve not been able to enjoy when it was warmer. Sure, the light and refreshing summer salads were all well and good, but there’s nothing to compare with a warm and hearty stew that leaves you feeling full and cozy all day long! If you’ve been feeling as though you’ve been neglecting your kitchen a little bit, winter is the perfect time to go and try out some new dishes. Not only that but there really is no better time of year to start doing some baking! Find some fun winter activities Sure, the great thing about the summer is that there are so many things you can go out and do. From spending a day at the beach to just hanging out in the garden eating and drinking with friends. However, there are just as many fun things to do in the winter. There are plenty of places that set up ice skating rinks in the winter and, of course, if you’re lucky enough to get a decent amount of snow then there’s no end to the sheer amount of fun that you can have. Get into the Christmas spirit! Of course, there’s one thing that the winter has over every other season: Christmas! No matter how much you might hate the cold or the rain or the fact that it seems to get dark at about three in the afternoon, there’s no way that anyone can pretend that they don’t love getting into the Christmas spirit at least a little bit. It’s one of the very best ways to warm yourself up when you’re feeling cold and blue. One of the best ways to get into the spirit? Pull on your ugliest Christmas jumper and crank up those Christmas songs! If you don’t have a Christmas jumper, or if you simply want even more than you already have, you can see more here. Remember, the uglier the better! Sure, you might be more of a summer person but let’s face it, there’s nothing you can do about it so you might as well enjoy the winter while it’s here. At the very worst, it’s only going to last a few months and you’ll be back to warm weather and sunshine before you even know it!

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