We don’t have Winter because we are in a tropical country but I’ve experienced cold weather during our stay in the US and in Hong Kong where I experienced 9 degrees and 10 degrees respectively and it is no joke. You can die if you don’t suit up the proper way to protect you from the weather. During December, a lot of the countries experience Winter and people in tropical countries like the Philippines don’t know how to prepare themselves for the cold weather so here are a few tips to follow if you are like my friends who will be staying in the US this Christmas for the first time:

• Layer with thin layers first like light fabric that will wick sweat away from your body. Avoid pure cotton, linen, or other similar materials, however, because these fabrics retain moisture and will chill you.
• Layer a sweater after the first layer, it can be knitted or a sweatshirt.
• Add a thick coat or a jacket after the two layers.
• Always wrap a scarf to protect your neck.
• Put your hat and/or ear muffs if it’s really freezing, especially if you are going outside for a long time.
• Keep your hands warm with gloves of mitten.
• Wear proper jeans or socks plus leg warmers if you should.
• Don’t forget those boots. I was looking at really nice leather Lucchese Boots and I think leather is one of the perfect boots to use and also those suede ones to warm your legs and feet very well.

If you have the proper attire for the cold season, you will definitely enjoy Winter even if it’s below zero outside. Good luck!

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