I am also one who loves the Winter, because I was born in that season. I can also remember while growing up that
Christmas was the one time of year when all family members would have a chance to get together. Also, because I was
born immediately after Christmas, I was blessed in another way: when traveling to different countries all over the
world due to work (except Australia), my Dad never missed my birthday.
He missed nearly every other US holiday, his birthday my Mother's birthday, etc. But since Christmas is celebrated
in some form or other all over the world, he was always able to come home and celebrate Christmas with us (and therefore
be here for my Birthday as well).
Also, the winters in the southeastern US are very mild compared to most other places, so it is like we get a taste of
winter without all of the headaches others have to deal with....... :D