It's December 1st, it's officially winter, and it's snowing in Toronto. What is it about winter that feels so magic? Even for those of us that hate the cold, it’s impossible not to watch snow falling, barely making a sound, first dusting and then blanketing the landscape in white, and not feel enchanted.

I’ve posted before about one of my very favourite books I own, basically a love letter to the season. It’s a book bringing together all the most beautiful and evocative pieces of writing about winter, and now that the time of year has rolled around again, it’s resumed its former position of glory on my bedside table, being picked up and delved into at regular intervals.

It’s not just writing I turn to though to make myself feel all the feels and get all the vibes of this time of year. I love books and films in equal measure, and there are more than a few scenes that spring to mind when I think of dreamy snowy scenes. The hard thing is separating Christmas films from winter films, and while festive themes do crop up in some of my favourites listed below, this is a collection assembled purely for the way in which they cater to my absolute love of winter. What do you think, have I left any classics off the list? I’d love to know your favourites!

A Little Princess

I don't think there's any nineties girl out there who didn't love this film, but no scene ever captivated me as much as this one, where Sarah and her Fairy Godmother-esque next door neighbour share a moment of spellbound snow worship.