First Day of Winter Wishes

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1 December is the first day of winter in Ukraine. Ahead are the most magical holidays of the year: St Nicholas Day, Christmas, New Year and Epiphany. Wishing your family and friends a happy start to winter is a lovely way to spark the festive mood. Below are short first day of winter wishes, messages for loved ones, friends, mom and colleagues, funny wishes and poems. Wishes for other holidays of the year are in our holiday wishes calendar.

Winter holidays: St Nicholas Day wishes, Christmas wishes and New Year wishes.

Short first day of winter wishes

• Happy first day of winter! May it be magical, warm and festive.
• Happy winter! Fluffy snow, hot cocoa and cosy evenings.
• Happy start of winter! May every day bring you closer to a miracle.
• Happy first day of winter! Warmth at home and in your heart.

For your loved one

• My love, happy first day of winter! May hugs, hot tea and our love keep us warm.
• Darling, happy winter! I’m looking forward to snowy walks, the ice rink and festive evenings together.
• Happy winter, sunshine! With you, no frost is scary.

For friends and mom

• Friends, happy first day of winter! The best holidays are ahead — let’s celebrate together!
• Mom, happy winter! May your home be warm and the holidays happy.
• Happy winter, my friend! New sweaters, festive lights and miracles.

For colleagues

• Colleagues, happy first day of winter! May the year end successfully and the holidays be joyful.
• Happy winter! A warm team spirit and a successful year-end.

Funny winter wishes

• Happy winter! May the snow fall beautifully — and not on your head from the roof.
• Happy first day of winter! Tangerine and blanket season is officially open.
• Happy winter! May the frost pinch only your cheeks, not your wallet.

First day of winter poems

Winter’s come in coat of white,
Snow has covered all in sight,
May you all be warm and dear
With happiness throughout the year!

Snowflakes swirling soft and slow,
Winter knocks — it’s time to glow,
May all troubles pass you by
And warmth fill your heart and sky!

Flowers in winter

Fresh flowers in winter are a special joy. White roses, like snowflakes, create a festive mood and last long in a warm home.

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More options in our white roses and 51 roses sections.

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FAQ

When is the first day of winter?

Calendar winter in Ukraine begins on 1 December; astronomical winter starts on the winter solstice, 21–22 December.

What to wish at the start of winter?

Warmth, comfort, good health, festive spirit and a touch of magic.

What flowers to give in winter?

White and red roses, amaryllis, chrysanthemums, or festive arrangements with fir branches.

Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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