What is Winter? | Winter in the UK?

Winter is when it gets really cold outside and sometimes snow falls from the sky.

Cold air is like a big, chilly blanket that covers everything, trees, houses, even you! In the UK, winter happens when the sun goes to sleep earlier and doesn't wake up as late. That means days are shorter and nights are longer, just like when you go to bed early on weekends.

Snow is like tiny ice crystals that fall from the sky, imagine it's like sugar falling from a big jar, but instead of sweet, it’s cold! When snow lands on the ground, it turns into a soft, white blanket. You can walk on it, throw snowballs, or even build a snowman, which is like making a friend out of ice and dirt.

Sometimes in winter, there's also frost, that happens when the air gets so cold it turns moisture into tiny ice shapes on windows and grass. It looks like little diamonds stuck to everything!

In the UK, people often wear coats, scarves, and mittens to keep warm, just like how you put on a sweater when you're chilly after playing outside.