[cronin101]

> Yet, anyone who has lived through a cold dark nordic winter will tell you a different story.

Anecdotal, but if you're taking Vitamin D, skiing in the forests, enjoying hot chocolate, and alternating between working hard and playing (video games?) hard, the winter can actually be very enjoyable.

I remember before I felt this way, but I think a lot of winter complaints come from people who aren’t adjusted/aware of the rhythm of the year and its associated opportunities.

[abhinai]

True. But one has to make an effort and in my experience most people get depressed. And I don't blame them. A few weeks of snow is amazing. But after the third month of snow and shoveling the driveway, most people break.