Coldest of the four temperate seasons
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Winter is the coldest and darkest season of the year in polar and temperate climates. It occurs after autumn and before spring. The tilt of Earth's axis causes seasons; winter occurs when a hemisphere is oriented away from the Sun. Different cultures define different dates as the start of winter, and some use a definition based on weather.
Getting stuck in high snow sucks. Speaking from experience. But hey, I'm a sucker for days off from school and celebrating holidays!