Capital Letters and the Seasons
The four seasons are not normally written with capital letters. However, if a season is given a human trait (i.e.,
personified), then it can be given a capital letter.
Examples:
 He was touched by Winter's icy breath.
(winter given a human trait - use a capital letter)
Where are you going this winter?
(no human trait - use a lowercase letter)
The leaves had been subjected to Autumn's touch.
(human trait - 'A' is correct)
The trees were all the colours of autumn.
(no human trait - 'a' is correct)
This is the second time I have been skiing this Winter.
(no human trait - 'W' should be 'w')
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DON'T WORRY
This rule is under change. Nowadays, it is accepted to write the seasons without capital letters regardless of
personification.
PROPER NOUNS
If a season name forms part of a proper
noun, then it is given a
capital letter.
I met her at the Summer Solstice.
There were some incredible masks at the Rhine Winter Ball.
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