The Seasons

[hollyisalovelyname]

Do the seasons get a capital letter?
e.g.
In Winter it is cold.
Or
In winter it is cold.

[TheSpottedZebra]

I think that they used to, but it was a convention that has gone out of fashion.
However, my DS had the seasons in his spelling list from school only yesterday, and the seasons were capitalised there.

Hmmm. Superfluous IMHO.

[hollyisalovelyname]

Also is it
The Earth is warmed by the Sun.
Or
The earth is warmed by the sun.
???
Thanks in advance.

[DonkeyOaty]

The Earth (planet) is warmed by the Sun.

The earth (ground) is warmed by the sun.

[MiddleAgeMiddleEngland]

I use capitals for the seasons. I'm aware it's going out of fashion, but then, so am I.

[Orangeanddemons]

I sat in a meeting at work with some English teachers. They say that the seasons don't have a capital (Ofsted outstanding school)

[hollyisalovelyname]

Orange that's what I thought but personally I think they should get a capital letter.

[Orangeanddemons]

So do I. I was when I realised they didn't.