Finally it was snowing in London last weekend! The best thing that could happen in winter is snow. Everything gets covered in snow and is coloured white. I love playing in the snow and so does dadda. Mumma is a bit sceptical about allowing me to play in the snow, but dadda takes me out whenever it snows. We have a gala time together, while mumma prepares hot chocolate and some yummy snacks that we can enjoy once we are back.

Not only me, the other children in our neighbourhood also come out to play in the snow. Most people think, making snowman is the only thing you can do when it snows, but there are a lot of other things you can do. We made snow forts in front of our home. It is very similar to making sand forts on the beaches. You can create a fort as big as you want. Next was time for some snow fight. Dadda taught me how to small a snow ball and hit at a target. Some other children joined us and we had a lot of fun.

I have seen some other people do sledding. Some had bought sleds, while some of them used homemade cardboard sleds. Once my friend’s mumma said there are some classic winter traditions that many people follow once it starts snowing. One is making snow ice cream and the other making maple syrup snow candy. It is very easy – for the snow ice cream combine freshly collected snow with some condensed milk and add some pistachios and nuts if you wish to and mix well till the condensed milk freezes. Mix it well till the mixture takes an ice cream like texture. For the maple syrup candy, you need to pour boiling maple syrup onto a bed of fresh snow. The maple syrup cools down instantly. Press a popsicle stick into the syrup on one end and start rolling up.

There are ideally endless things you can do while it snows, but dadda says it is important to stay safe and keep others safe as well. Therefore before you go out to play in the snow, make sure you dress properly. It is best to dress in layers so that you can put on extra clothes or take them off as needed. Avoiding frostbite is another important thing to remember.

Thus it is necessary to cover your ears, fingers, toes and nose. Another thing to remember is that you should never stay outside in the snow for too long. Take breaks to warm yourself up; have some hot drinks (like we had hot chocolate…..yumm). It will keep you safe and hydrated. If your hands are too cold, never place them immediately under hot water. Try placing your hands in warm water first, this will prevent burn injuries.

Playing in the snow is an amazing experience, but you need to keep safety in mind as well. So, make all preparations and then go out to have as much fun as you want!