SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE USA

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE USA

There are four seasons: autumn (called fall in North America), winter, spring, and summer. Each season has its own holidays, traditions, and typical weather conditions. By looking at each, we are able to see what the particular characteristics are that make one season different to the next. When someone imagines the fall or autumn season, he or she often pictures the leaves on the trees turning beautiful shades of yellow, red, and orange. As winter approaches, the leaves then begin to fall off the trees. The fall season is full of chilly evenings perfect for playing outside. In addition, Halloween and Thanksgiving are two well-known fall celebrations that many people take part in. Fall is also the season that is thought of as back-to-school time for students of all ages. Winter time means snowy, cold weather for many people. Most trees have lost their leaves, and some animals have gone into hibernation . Christmas takes place in the winter, as well as New Year’s celebrations. There are many outside activities that kids enjoy in the winter season, such as making snowmen, sledding, and ice-skating. Cold weather and snow can be a lot of fun for kids who love to be outdoors. In a lot of places, the spring season is accompanied by large amounts of rain. Snow quickly disappears, colourful flowers bloom, and leaves reappear on the trees. Baby birds hatch, various animals are born, and others come out of hibernation. Easter celebrations happen in the springtime as well. Summer is a favourite season of many children who look forward to a long vacation away from school. The warm temperatures of the summer months allow kids to swim, fish, and spend a lot of time outside having fun. Independence Day is celebrated in America on the Fourth of July. Fireflies are a common sight as they explore the air around the blooming trees in backyards and wooded areas. It’s important to remember that it is not the same season all across the world at the same time. The earth rotates on an axis and moves around the sun. The earth’s tilt is responsible for the season in a particular part of the world. In other words, when one hemisphere, or half of the earth, is leaning toward the sun, the other hemisphere is tilted away from it. Consequently, when it is one season in the northern hemisphere, it is the opposite season in the southern hemisphere. During its winter season, the northern hemisphere is leaning away from the sun. In turn, the southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun in its summer season. Furthermore, at the equator it’s always hot, because that area continually receives a lot of sunlight. Lower seasonal temperatures are the result of moving away from the equator. (Reading text adapted from shadecomforts)