Dhaka, Dec 17 (V7N)- As night deepens, nature wraps itself in a soft blanket of fog. Lush villages awaken slowly in the morning, their sleep broken only when dew gathers on blades of grass, tender shoots, and vegetable leaves. In the first light of dawn, muri and jaggery cakes dipped in fresh date juice glisten softly. Village bonfires glow, water bodies become kingdoms of migratory birds, full moons descend gently into the evening sky, and frosty nights whisper a single truth — winter has arrived in its fullest form.

Fog-covered nature breaks the spell of lazy mornings. Traditional Bengali villages close their eyes reluctantly, heavy with sleep. The morning breeze carries the unmistakable scent of winter, while life and nature seek warmth from the sharp northern wind.

The greatest charm of winter is the bowl of date palm juice. Curious, eager eyes of boys and girls follow the tall palm trees. Breakfast becomes richer with pitha-puli and date jaggery, turning winter into a season of quiet festivals.

Farmers rise with the sun, busy in the fields. They nurture winter vegetables with tireless care, feeding the desires of eager gourmets. Once the paddy is harvested, empty fields surrender themselves to childhood — children roam freely from courtyard to horizon, filling the day with laughter.

Though winter is brief in the cycle of seasons, its presence is immense. Perhaps that is why the countless faces of rural Bengal find their truest expression on winter’s canvas.

As daylight fades, flocks of migratory birds descend upon the water, stirring golden ripples under the setting sun. Nature itself arranges the farewell of light through delicate evening branches.

Night then arrives like a poem by Jibanananda Das — youthful, dark as a black bumblebee. In the dry season, the moon rests upon it like a silver plate.

Under the gentle glow of the full moon, villages shimmer. Wrapped in mist, the landscape fills with a strange, enchanting beauty. This is how winter settles — silent, scenting the greenery, soundless and icy.

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