Winter is one of the four seasons and the coldest time. The days are shorter and the evenings are longer. Winter comes after fall and before spring.

Winter starts at the winter solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere the winter solstice is normally December 21 or December 22. In the Southern Hemisphere the winter solstice is typically June 21 or June 22.

A few creatures rest amid this season. In mild atmospheres there are no leaves on deciduous trees. Individuals wear warm dress and eat nourishment that was become before. Numerous spots have snow in winter, and a few people utilize sleds or skis. Occasions in winter for some, nations incorporate Christmas and New Year's Day.

The name originates from an old Germanic word that signifies "time of water" and alludes to the rain and snow of winter in center and high scopes.