According to Shakespeare, autumn is the time when 'yellow leaves, or none, or few do hang upon those boughs which shake against the cold". In fact, Autumn (or fall) marks the transition between summer and winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, autumn goes from September to November, and can be recognized by lower temperatures, shorter days, and leaves turning colours and eventually falling to the ground. Autumn is represented by harvest fruits and vegetables typical of cold weather, such as apples and wheat.
This season, comes loaded with symbols, food and activities, especially in Canada where temperature change provides a spectacle of colors ranging from yellow, orange to red. To celebrate the arrival of autumn, we selected 10 activities you should not miss:
- Drink a Pumpking Spice Latte at Starbucks
- Celebrate Thanksgiving with roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and fresh peas
- Eat a pumpkin pie
- Take pictures of the leaves changing color
- Hang a fall wreath on your door
- Dress up as monster on Halloween
- Walk through a haunted maze
- Plant tulip bulbs to sprout in the spring
- Watch a horror film and get in Halloween mood
- Carve a pumpkin and light a candle inside
