
HS Essay, tied for 3rd Place: Winter is Here!
Of all the seasons, winter is my favorite. The reason is that winter has many fun events, such as Christmas and New Year’s Day. There are several moments when I feel winter is coming. For example, the cold air becomes strong, and I change from short sleeves to long sleeves. However, what makes me feel “Winter is here!” the most is seeing oden at a convenience store. When I see hot oden steaming near the register, I feel the change of seasons. It makes me excited. I think that this is a very Japanese way to feel winter. But winter ends very quickly. I want to feel that excitement again. Now, I cannot wait for next winter to come. (119 words) By Hanna O. You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com