My Little Pony LII: 525.600 Ponies!

[TheAmishPirate]

Fair enough. But this borders asking questions like why they actually institute a none-growing season in the first place

Well, the song mentions holidays and relaxation, though that is a rather weak explanation. Maybe the plants need that "down time" in order to grow properly? It seems rather contrived no matter how you look at it.

Well, you can clearly see...

Sadly, Mr. Andrews has made it so:
Talk Like Zecora Day is a go.

...my timing's so-so.
A chance to bust rhymes? Let's give it a go:

A season for fallow, much sense it makes
Perhaps not as a reminder of past mistakes.

But instead, a simpler reason suggests
They have enough food, why not take a rest?

Ponies say they enjoy their wintertime sport
When the snow falls heavy and days grow short

Grow food all year round? Most chuckle and say
A dull pony is born by all work and no play.

If nine months are needed to produce for a year
Why not have three more to spread joy and good cheer?

So winter exists for the farmer's respite
His stores are full, let him laugh for a night
Let all be merry, as the snow grows higher
Come, take a seat, here's your place by the fire.

(From Zecora to Seuss, I fear I have strayed
It is how I rhyme, do not feel betrayed)