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Autumn slipped away into a moment of time, as the crisp air turned even colder. The season I dread most of all is finally here. Its presence is felt through my cold hands and redder nose. The bitterness demands me to pull out my warmest sweaters, shouting that it’s  time to bundle up and go with the flow… I say more like “go with the snow.” 

If autumn represented melancholy and acceptance, then winter sure symbolizes a period of bleakness, sadness and quiet reflection. Cozying under a blanket calls for the season of looking inwards and getting in touch with what can be described as a worn out self from a year filled with joyous and equally challenging moments. Tears were because of both laughter and heaerache. A year-well lived, one would call it. 

clear glass jar on opened book
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On a much brighter side, Christmas lights light up the street – and my spirit. 

How ironic that the season I dread the most is capable of such beauty.

What awaits every early winter season is the most wonderful time of the year. The magic the holidays bring is unmatched and the essence of Christmas never fails to cleanse my soul.

Christmas star cookies and pine cones on a marble table
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So what does it mean to get into the Christmas spirit? The bells start within my heart when I decorate my tree. Duty calls to go visit all the Christmas trees in the city! 

I began and will continue to watch as many Hallmark movies as possible (no matter how cliché I say they are). I invite the company of nostalgia by watching childhood Christmas movies that remind me that traditions are like pinky promises, something vowed to never break. I am looking forward to checking off my Christmas bucket list with family and friends as my list of festive activities to do is longer than my own gift wish list. This means going skating, which even though I skate with my two left feet, I will still be a team player and attempt to get through the night without falling. 

I want to be wrapped in red for as long as I can be, spending holidays being my festive, overly hyper self. Even if it snows, at least let there be snow on the beach. 

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Soon enough, it’ll be one more sleep til Christmas Day. And then, following that is another special occasion: New Years Eve, a time where preceding a clean slate is to remember everything leading up to the ball drop. I sing the song that tells me to remember times gone by, mentally housing my memories away in the museum of my mind. Just like a museum, I can only look but cannot touch. 

Woman at art museum
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Overall, I would like to think that experiencing winter after the holidays is both dreadful but also rejuvenating because it teaches me to provide myself with warmth, just like the sun does on a hot summer day.

And we all know what comes after winter, right? The hope and renewal that we dream of during our own hibernation. 

Eco friendly paper holiday card
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The bench awaits me when the flowers bloom, but for now, I’ll be enjoying a winter to remember.

Sofia is a part time writer at Her Campus for York University. Branching under the sectors of life and culture, Sofia likes to write about her experiences and inspirations, that shape the person she is, and wants to be. She loves to write because it demonstrates her creativity and allows her to connect with other people. Writing is her favourite form of communication because words on paper hold so much meaning, and she hopes to give that to readers. Beyond Her Campus, Sofia works for the City of Vaughan, where she instructs recreational programs for children and youth. She enjoys working with children and youth because learning from them is both a humbling and rewarding experience. Sofia completed her undergraduate studies, majoring in Children, Childhood & Youth Studies, and minoring in Sociology. She is currently in her final year in the Bachelor of Education Program, as a teacher candidate. Aside from writing, Sofia enjoys reading romance novels and watching movies in her free time. Always ready for adventures, she loves discovering new restaurants in Downtown Toronto and enjoys going for walks. But most importantly, spending time with family, friends, and her dog LĂ©o are what brings her the most joy.