Participation (in terms of nations) is not as extensive as with the Summer Olympics (which are more popular) due to the lack of traditional winter in many countries, especially in the Southern Hemisphere (as such, no city in the Southern Hemisphere has hosted the Winter Olympics). | Participation (in terms of nations) is not as extensive as with the Summer Olympics (which are more popular) due to the lack of traditional winter in many countries, especially in the Southern Hemisphere (as such, no city in the Southern Hemisphere has hosted the Winter Olympics). |