Fireplace or pole

When the seasons transition into winter and snow begins to fall and cover the ground with a layer of white, my  family and I tend to turn on the fireplace at any chance we get.   Winter is our least favorite season and to help prevent being cold my brother and I always do our homework in the den were the fireplace is or sit right in front of the fireplace until the heat on our back is too hot.  We also eat our dinner in the den just so we can feel the warmth from the fire.  It's a good way for the family be together and be cozy around the fire.