The world is vast and every part of it has a different climate. The seasons are Spring, Autumn, Summer and Winter.
Different parts of the world experience different seasons at different times of the year.
Seasons change according to the earth’s rotation around the Sun. During an year, as the Earth rotates some parts of the Earth faces the Sun and receives more heat and energy from the Sun. Hence, these parts of the earth experience Summer. At the same time, the parts of earth which are not facing the sun receive less heat and energy, and experience Winter. That is why at a given point of time, some parts of the world experience Summer and some Winter.
Some parts of the world do not get very cold mostly because of the influence of the sea. As Winter fades the heat begins to intensify and people pack their woolens. Out come the sun shades, umbrellas and the cotton clothes. Sale of ice-creams and soft drinks become a regular feature during scorching Summer.
Between winter and Summer seasons there is a short period called Spring. When spring sets in, flowers burst into bloom and earth seems to be smiling. During rainy seasons, raincoats and umbrellas become our constant companions.
As the showers fade away, once again Winter sets in. Thus, goes on the seasons’ cycle.
We enjoy each season with its fruits, festivals and weather.
Prabakaran Jeroshan,
Grade 5 F,
Hindu College, Colombo 4.