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Winter has its moments of striking beauty: the promise of a new start when sun meets freshly fallen snow. The bracing fragrance when the forest comes alive to a lashing of rain. But, winter also brings the need to get cozy and hide. What are people’s favourite ways to seek comfort during the coldest of seasons?

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We have some answers from Boursin, who surveyed 2,000 British adults on just this. What did they find?

Top 20 Winter Comforts. 2026
i.     Enjoy my favourite comfort food
ii.    Treat myself to little things during the day
iii.   Book something fun to look forward to  – e.g. a show
iv.   Eat out at a new restaurant
v.    Try out a new recipe
vi.   Hunt out a bargain or freebie
vii.  Go on a shopping spree
viii  Have a duvet day
ix.    Sit in front of a fire while it’s raining outside
x.     Go on a spontaneous trip somewhere new

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xi.    Have a movie marathon
xii.   Create a “feel-good” playlist
xiii.  Have a luxury bath with candles and music
xiv.   Surprise a friend or partner
xv.    Take myself on a “solo date”
xvi.   Learn a new skill  – like woodworking or an instrument
xvii.  Create a vision board for the year ahead
xviii. Learn a new craft  – like origami, crochet, or candle making
xix.   Host a dinner party
xx.    Try an unusual food combination

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Re: the number one comfort – which foods did these 2026 Brits seek most for winter comfort?

Top Winter Comfort Foods. British Poll. 2026
i.   A traditional roast dinner – 36%
ii.  Soup – 36%
iii. Cheese toasties – 23%
iv. Creamy pasta dishes – 23%

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