372. A Confusingly Easy Riddle To Warm Up To

RIDDLE 372:

I mark a time, both cruel and kind. As a wonderland, pristine. In the spring, I am a break, beauty lost, no longer clean. Here’s a clue to help you; my answer is not snow. To some, I’m cozy, exuding magic, while others despise me so. What am I?

There are hints in the title, background photo, and tags (tags are below).

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