I have a neck but no head, and I spend all winter keeping people warm while they walk outside.
A scarf
This classic riddle misdirects the solver by using human anatomical terms for an inanimate piece of fabric. The narrow part of the garment is traditionally called the neck, even though there is no skull attached. Looking past the anatomical trick leads straight to the cozy winter accessory.
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