This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Iowa chapter.
It’s about that time again to pull out your sweaters, parkas and Uggs! Iowa City got its first snow fall of the season this week and that harsh midwest winter air hit full force. The downtown area is decked out for the winter season complete with tree sweaters and festive decorations. While the cold weather may make you want to hibernate for the next four months, it also means hot cocoa, jamming out to Christmas music, holiday scented candles, and celebrating the holidays with your friends and family.