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winter sports

nature

winter holidays

one of the seasons

the weather

ourselves

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Winter is one of the four seasons.

It starts on the 21st of December and ends on the 20th of March.

Winter brings cold weather and shorter days.

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The four seasons are a result of the Earth tilting on its axis. The earth is tilted toward and away from the sun at different times of the year.

So we have the seasons of

Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

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The polar regions are very, very cold during Winter. The sun does not rise for weeks or even months at a time.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, winter begins on the 21st December and ends on the 20th March. December 21st is the shortest day of the year.

The Northern Hemisphere includes all the countries North of the equator.

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In the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins on the 21st June and ends on the 20th September.

The Southern Hemisphere includes all the countries South of the equator.

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We expect the weather to be

chilly windy rainy and

stormy

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We wear warm and thick clothing.

We wear…coats, scarves,

hats, mittens,

boots.

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We eat more energy giving food during the cold weather.

Hot soups and puddings are delicious.

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We heat our home to make it more cosy and comfortable.

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And we all dream of making a snowman and having fun on the snow!

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Deciduous trees shed their leaves in winter.

Evergreen trees keep their leaves all the year round.

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Hibernation is the time when some animals fall into a deep sleep or rest for the Winter.

When the weather turns cold they find caves, burrows and other places to keep warm.

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When winter comes to an end, the days become warmer. The animals start to come out of hibernation.

They leave their caves, dens, burrows or where they have been sleeping and go outside.

They are much thinner. They begin to look for food.

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When cold weather approaches, ladybirds hide in many different places. They hide under loose tree bark, in old trees, in corners of wooden sheds.

When the weather warms up in the springtime, ladybirds become active again. Many ladybirds can be found in the garden on plants and flowers. They can often be seen in clusters on fences.

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Migration is the movement of some animals, usually in large groups, from one home to another.

They get out of cold areas when winter is coming. By going to warmer countries, they are able to find food and stay warm.

If they could not do this, they would probably die.

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Winter has many wonderful holidays celebrated

around the world.

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Children and adults send or give cards, gifts, flowers and sweets to their family and friends.

It is a special time to tell those around you how much you care about them.

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It is the time for

laughter, food and...

fun!

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In February, we celebrate the feast of Saint Paul, one of our national feasts.

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Let’s conclude our work...

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