You don't have to be lonely anymore. You can have a peace that passeth all understanding. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. You don't have to be alone to feel lonely and you don't have to feel lonely if you are alone. You can be right in the middle of a room full of people and still feel all alone.
Winter is also a time of reflection, of hibernation and death.
When I think of winter I think of the COLD weather. Warm sweaters and sweat suits. Hot chocolate and flannel nightgowns. A time to cuddle up on the couch and read a good book. All the birds leave for the winter and the flowers die.