The temperatures have dropped below zero, and the chill in the air makes it feel like winter is truly here. I can’t help but find myself eagerly waiting for the snow to arrive. There’s something about those first flakes drifting down—it’s like the world pauses for a moment, quiet and still.
The snow this time of year has a habit of teasing us. It comes and goes, melting away just when you start to settle into its charm. Honestly, I’ve learned to live without it, especially during the chaotic parts of the season. But deep down, I wish it would stick around, just for Christmas.
There’s nothing quite like a snow-covered landscape during the holidays. The world feels softer, quieter, and infinitely more magical. Moon reflects off the snow, and everything feels cozy, like it’s wrapped in a wintery embrace.
So, here I am, crossing my fingers for a white Christmas. Just a few weeks of snow to make the season feel complete—then it can go and do what ever it want till March – then we all wish for spring and sun to come. But for now, I’ll bundle up, sip my tea, and dream of snowflakes.
What’s your favorite part about winter? Do you need snow for it to feel magical, or are you perfectly content without it? Let me know!
Ilze
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I hope you get that magical snow, Ilze! You are so blessed to be with your lovely family at Christmas too. 🙏🏻😊❤️
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the snow will arrive to sprinkle a little extra magic over the holidays! ❄️✨ Wishing you a warm, cozy, and joy-filled time at your sisters as well! 🎄❤️
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Thank you, Ilze, you are very kind! ❤️❤️
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You are up early 🙂
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I like the crisp air but not a fan of extremely cold weather. We rarely get snow, if it starts to snow it turned to ice and there are hundreds of car accidents because don’t know how to drive in ice. It looks blah outside but the little things stand out because it has no competition. Here’s wishing for snow!
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I totally get that! Crisp air can be refreshing, but the extreme cold and icy roads are no fun at all. It’s a shame how quickly snow can turn to ice, especially when people aren’t used to driving in those conditions. I love how you said the little things stand out when everything else looks “blah”—there’s something special about those quiet moments, even in the grey. Here’s hoping for some magical snow soon to add a bit of charm to the season! ❄️✨ Stay safe out there!
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What a gorgeous piece of property you have. I can imagine a snowfall would make it a wonderland. Here’s hoping…
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Thank you so much! 😊 It truly is magical here, and you’re absolutely right—a fresh snowfall transforms it into a winter wonderland. I’m hoping for that too—it’s one of my favorite sights of the season! ❄️✨
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I do like the magic of snow. Once I ran in it, but now it is completely unmanageable for me
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The magic of snow truly is special, isn’t it? Running in it must have been such an adventure, though I can understand how it could become too much. Sometimes, it’s best to savor its beauty from the warmth of a cozy spot indoors! 😊❄️ How have you been feeling, Derrick? I haven’t had much time to catch up on what you’ve been up to lately…
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I hav just had the last of this round of bladder cancer treatment
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yes, i for sure need it to have snow in the winter – especially for Christmas or else it feels very incomplete for me. what I love about winter is that the world around me gets quieter. and the snow helps to dull ambient sounds too. I find it beautiful! Mike
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I completely agree, Mike—snow during Christmas is a must! Without it, the season feels like it’s missing something. I love how snow brings that calm, quiet magic to the world, softening everything around us. It’s such a peaceful and beautiful part of winter! ❄️✨ More or less, it has snowed here every winter for the last 40 years—so I guess I’m spoiled! 😊
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I agree with you, snow always makes Christmas more magical – unfortunately we very rarely get a white Christmas, the last time was 2010!!
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I completely agree—snow really does make Christmas feel extra special! It’s such a shame you don’t get a white Christmas more often. 2010 must feel like a lifetime ago! Where are you located, if you don’t mind me asking?
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I’m in the north of England – we’re by the coast so snow often doesn’t lie as easily as it does inland.
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That sounds lovely being by the coast, even if the snow doesn’t stick around as much. Coastal winters must have their own charm with the sea nearby—do you enjoy walks along the shore when it’s frosty?
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We do, although I must admit to enjoying the cold less the older I get 🙂
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I like it when it’s cold but not wet—when snow falls all day and then stays for a whole month without piling up any extra. 😊
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