Many others have already expressed the unique feelings of thankfulness that we Canadians get to enjoy during the cold winter months. We are thankful for things like:That cozy feeling that envelops you when you snuggle under a blanket with a steaming drink after being outside in the elements.
The brightness of the snow as it sparkles in the sunlight on a clear afternoon.
The Christmas-card beauty of hoarfrost on the trees, evergreens laden with snow, and smoke curling from rooftop chimneys.
Rosy cheeks
and clouds of breath
and whoops of laughter on the way down the toboggan hill.
I dislike scraping my car windows in the morning as much as the next person. I get tired of shovelling. Sometimes it feels like spring will never arrive...
But I am so THANKFUL to live in a country with distinct seasons. I think this might be the thing I would miss most if I had to move elsewhere. So here's to winter, with all its pros and cons. May we ever cherish the great variety we are so privileged to experience in this wonderful country we call home.
Yes, Tracy, I grumble too about slipping on ice or having a sore back from shovelling, but I, too, appreciate the four distinct seasons. I also affirm the justification for having a suitable coat for most weather conditions.
ReplyDeleteLove this colourful post. Thanks, Tracy. 😊
ReplyDeleteI do complain about winter; especially the cold and ice but I have to admit that if it never snowed again I would be so sad. Sometimes there really is great beauty in the hard things. Thanks Tracy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tracy, for reminding us of all the things we have to be thankful for during the winter season, despite are frequent grousing.
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