MY FAVOURITE SEASON
Nature has adorned Bengal with a garland of six seasons, each with beauties of its own. Bengal appears in different costumes in different seasons. Of course, the summer and the monsoon cover greater part of the year. The winter lasts for a short while. Winter follows Autumn, the king of seasons and precedes Spring, the most pleasant season. It sets in from the end of November and lasts till February. As the climate of West Bengal is mainly tropical, we do not always see snowfall ever in the Darjeeling hills but it does not mean that winter in West Bengal is devoid of all charm.
Winter is not severely felt in Bengali and it is not of long duration either. Winter is welcome in this tropical zone. It is the season of cold and snow. The cold dry north wind blows during the season and brings the temperature down. In the morning there is fog and mist. That is hardly any rainfall during the season. In winter the sunshine is very pleasant in the morning and in the afternoon. During the season, some gloominess can be perceived in the surrounding. Wherever one looks, one gets the picture of the lifelessness of nature. The trees shed their green leaves and stand like dead wood. In winter a variety of fruits and vegetables like apples, oranges, cauliflowers, peas, tomatoes etc. are available in abundance and at a cheap rate. The sweet smell of the rose and the dazzling colour of the marigold, the dahlias and the sunflowers make the season highly attractive. Golden paddy fills the field. In winter we can work hard without getting tired very easily. A Warm bed gives us great comfort. We put on warm clothes and feel comfortable when we go out.
Christmas is celebrated in this season with much pomp and gaiety. Next comes the New Year’s day. We all accept the New Year to bring with it happiness, prosperity and peace. The students of the state celebrate Saraswati Puja with great enjoyment. Winter is the season of feasts, fair and functions. Circus shows are also organised during this season. But this season cannot be enjoyed by the poor. The street dwellers dread the seasons as they are exposed to the cold and do not have warm clothes to ward off the weather. The thoughts of such people take from my mind much of the delight the season provides.
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