FridayFive: Snow 'Nuff

[ofearthandstars]

From this week's thefridayfive:

1. Do you know of any other words for snow? What's your favourite and why?
The main other languages I know any of are Spanish, French, Italian, or German, so: nieve, neige, neve, or schnee. I think my favorite is just snow, though, if that's okay. The Spanish/French/Italian versions also elicit a sense of the quiet calm that comes with the event, though.

2. What's your ideal temperature range for winter?
40-56°F, with maybe a couple of days in the 20-30°F range. The cold makes me hurt.

3. Favourite winter activity? What about it makes it your favourite?
Probably making hot cocoa, because it's a special drink that everyone looks forward to, and can be a nice reward for any outdoor work. I also tend to bake more in winter, since it helps to warm the house, and we try to avoid using the oven as much as we can the rest of the year.

4. What are three things you can't do without when winter arrives?
Armwarmers, warm socks, a hot drink.

5. Do you have favourite winter holiday activities?
I love a bonfire, or even just a candle, burning through the solstice. I also love the clarity of the winter night sky, but I do not get out to enjoy stargazing as much as I used to.