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Winter Fun Facts
Winter is one of the four seasons, typically characterized by the coldest temperatures of the year, shorter days, and longer nights. In the Northern Hemisphere, it usually lasts from December to February, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it spans from June to August.
Winter often brings snow and ice in many regions, leading to various outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. It is also a time for festive celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s.
The season evokes a sense of coziness, with people often gathering around fireplaces, enjoying hot beverages, and engaging in indoor activities.
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Popular Festivities and Events
- Fur Rendezvous | Anchorage, Alaska
- Saranac Lake Winter Carnival | Adirondacks, New York
- Whitefish Winter Carnival | Whitefish, Montana
- SnowFest | Tahoe City, California
- The Great Northern | The Twin Cities, Minnesota
- Wintersköl | Aspen, Colorado
- Fire and Ice Winter Fest | Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
- WinterWonderGrass | Colorado, California, and Vermont
- Oregon Winterfest | Redmond, Oregon
- International Snow Sculpture Championship | Breckenridge, Colorado
- Ely Winter Festival | Ely, Minnesota
- Winter Karneval | Leavenworth, Washington
- Okoboji Winter Games | Arnolds Park, Iowa
- Saint Paul Winter Carnival | St Paul, Minnesota
- Dartmouth Winter Carnival | Hanover, New Hampshire
- Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival | Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Oregon WinterFest | Bend, Oregon
- Newport Winter Festival | Newport, Rhode Island
- Stowe Winter Carnival | Stowe, Vermont
- Frostival | Fargo, ND and Moorhead, Minnesota
- NC Smokies Ice Fest Weekend | Haywood County, North Carolina
Explore Other Seasons
If you’re curious about how many days are left until the other seasons arrive, check out our other seasonal timers: