Autumn – otherwise known as Fall in the United States of America – is loved in America because after a long hot summer, its cooler weather and its astonishing colors are a comfort and signal that life is turning inwards, and that activities around hearth and home and holidays will soon bring loved ones together. There is also a feeling that the year is coming to a close, and that also means the holiday season is around the corner. Autumn brings with it very distinctive traditions and activities in the USA – and it is the season in which two beloved holidays fall – Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Autumn Activities

1. climb trees
2. wear socks again
3. take rainy days off to drink hot chocolate and play cards
4. stay home for Sunday baking
5. get obsessed with a TV show on DVD to get some down time, finally
6. make hot cocoa (with peppermint schnapps)
7. carve an obscene pumpkin and put it on your doorstep
8. make hot mulled cider (with rum and cinnamon sticks)
9. stay home on Halloween and watch scary movies while you wait for trick or treaters
10. visit haunted houses in your area

So as the days get shorter and chillier, take advantage of Autumn’s opportunity to spend time to be snug and homebound or embracing the chillier beautiful outdoors.