Winter vs. Summer

The four seasons are the way mother nature lets us know she can’t make up her mind on what food, clothes and activities she likes. Winter, spring, summer and fall, each, in their own way, affect various aspects of our lives. Specifically, Summer and Winter have extremes which determine change our life during those few months. Sometimes, people’s daily activities, habits and style of life change as the seasons vary. I personally, believe that winter offers a lot more comfort than summer and is overall a better season for food, activities and clothes. The type of food people consume varies during summer and winter. In summer, because the weather is so hot, people would prefer to eat cold food like ice-cream to keep them cool, in the hot sun, Kids, for instance, sell ice cold lemonade, because it counters the heat of the summer. However, during winter, people will prefer to eat hot and spicy food which would help them to keep themselves warm like hot soups and stews. I love the idea of warming myself up with a nice bowl of homemade soup and cuddling up by the fire. Just as ice cream is sold during summer months, restaurants serve soup during winter months. It is rare that anyone would want a glass of lemonade when there is snow outside, rather they would enjoy a piping hot mug of hot chocolate. People’s way of dressing also tends to change because of the different seasons. During summer people will usually wear casual clothes like t-shirts, shorts, dresses and sleeveless tops to keep them cool. Accessories, at that time, would include sunglasses and flip-flops because they cater to the conditions outside. On the other hand, during winter, people will normally wear thick and warm clothes which are the most appropriate attire to keep themselves warm. Boots, gloves, coats and hats are the main accessories at the time. Colors also tend to vary during the different seasons. Summer is associated with bright and sunny colors, whereas winter tones are typically