Some people consider winter to be a depressing and tedious time of the year. The cold weather can become a hassle, though winter can be a joyous season to celebrate with the ones close to your heart. Here are some quotes to get excited for what the season has to offer:

“People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy."

~ Anton Chekhov

“Thank goodness for the first snow, it was a reminder--no matter how old you became and how much you'd seen, things could still be new if you were willing to believe they still mattered."

~ Candace Bushnell

“Winter forms our character and brings out our best."

~ Tom Allen

“Winter is not a season, it's a celebration."

~ Anamika Mishra

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.""

~ Edith Sitwell

“I write probably 80 percent of my stuff over the winter."

~ Bob Seger

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."

~ Anne Bradstreet

“In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy."

~ William Blake

“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face."

~ Victor Hugo

“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.”

~ Paul Theroux

“In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.”

~ Henry Rollins

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moment, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.”

~ John Boswell

“Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius."

~ Pietro Aretino

“Winter blues are cured every time with a potato gratin paired with a roast chicken."

~ Alexandra Guarnaschelli

“What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”

~ John Steinbeck

Winter doesn’t have to be a cold, depressing time of the year. It can be a chance for inspiration and productivity while staying cozy with the ones you love. Enjoy the winter season, everyone. Happy Holidays!

For more quotes to help you enjoy the winter season, visit the articles: “ Quotes About Winter,” "Winter Quotes: 10 Clever Sayings to Beat the Cold," and "32 Winter Quotes and Sayings with Stunning Images."