Fun outdoor activities to kick off the winter season

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The weather outside may be gloomy but here is a list of fun activities you can enjoy with your family and friends this winter.

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The crisp in the air, falling of leaves and the cold breeze has announced the arrival of winter – the season of chilling breeze, freezing temperatures and snow falling.

With the arrival of winters comes the feeling of coziness, dizziness, and warmness. This bring to minds warmer clothes, fluffy sweaters, mufflers and lying in the cozy beds or quilts, having hot coffee, soups, nuts with the chit chats which are the mesmerizing attraction of the season.

But when winter seems to be so exciting it also reminds us of the fact that there also comes the laziness that makes us inactive and sluggish. We tend to avoid waking up early, going on walks, and visiting out at night and rather just want to stay in our warm blankets. But how can we enjoy winters from the comfort of our homes? We should enjoy the blessings of life and must live every season to its peak whether it’s hot or cold outside.

All we need to do is plan activities according to the season which will make us completely full of life.

Are you trying to get yourself and your family outdoors and active in winters? Here are some fun outdoor activities to kick off this winter season:

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Family Bonfire

Winter season is appreciated for a variety of reasons and the family bonfire is one of them. Overcome this winter take the party outside with the family. Build a crackling bonfire, then circle around the fire, cooks the food inside and bring to the party, keep yourself hot by taking soups and nuts, light your area with soft luminaries and after all arrangements, you can play winter games like cards, ludo and much more.

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winter family bonfire

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Ice Skating

Winter is no reason to stay inside all the day; you have to take out time for yourself to cherish the cold white season. During or after snowfall invite your friends with ice skates and show off your moves on the ice. However, be careful of steepness or slippery ice, it is better to bring bike helmet with you to be safe and enjoy more.

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Make Snowman and Snowballs

If you are feelings bored and have nothing to do with chilled cold weather, look out through your window. If snow falls in bundles just put on your warms clothes and go outside and start making fun with snow. Get your loved ones out and start building snowballs and snowmen which will definitely make you feel fresh and energetic. You can play with snowballs by throwing on each other and kill your boredom to enjoy winters.

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making snowman

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Winter picnic

In summers we mostly eat outdoors but winters confine us to the dining table three times a day. But don’t allow cold winter to spoil your day. Why not plan a winter picnic to change your routine? Quickly choose a beautiful day plan a picnic and hang out with your family. Take blankets, sandwiches, freshly baked muffins, and soup with you. You can also arrange different games like badminton, cricket, frisbee to keep yourself warm while enjoying picnic.

Playing on leaves

There is no better way than to play on autumn leaves for children to celebrate the winter season. On weekend, simply bundle your kids and take them out on a lawn or a ground where you found autumn leaves in bulk. Grab a rake and put your child into work tell him/her gather all leaves, make a pile and jump onto leaves. Kids will surely enjoy the cold winter day with colorful and this activity keeps your child warm and cozy.

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kids playing with leaves

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Scavenger Hunt

December is upon us and fall is in the air, with the passage of time weather is getting cooler but we are still stuck in our daily routine and most of us have no time for chilling out. So you have to take out some time for you on weekend and go out for a scavenger hunt with your friends or family. The beautiful sunny day is ideal for this outdoor activity. How can you do a scavenger hunt? It’s so simple, make a list of scavenger hunt clues to take along with you and give it to your fellows. The goal is to be the first to complete the list or to complete the most items on the list. When you are done with this activity, have your picnic, sip on some hot coffee and enjoy the beauty of autumn.

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Make your own games

Winter season is favorite among the children and adults too. During colder months, it is important to get the children outside and maintain activities for them. As we know, children are more creative and open minded. Pack your children in warm clothes, take them out and let them invent their own interesting outdoor games like rolling down the hills; give them pieces of paper to play any mental game on it. This activity keeps children fresh and helps to broad their imagination and creativity.

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Go on Cycling

Cycling is another fun activity to pursue in chilly weather. Exploring scenery, wildlife on a bike is great in winters plus you’ll burn more calories when it’s cold. But don’t bike if it’s really icy, snowy, or slushy, and avoid routes with lots of hills since climbing gets you sweaty—and then a downhill ride chills your body which is not good for health.

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biking in winter

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Salma Khan
Salma writes on topics ranging from education to technology to business. She can be reached at Twitter and Facebook.

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