Feeling All the Fall

Hello Fall

By: Olivia Fernandez (8)

As the chilly air starts to settle in and the leaves start to change color, that can only mean one thing.. Fall is here! 

The fall equinox has arrived and now things start to change, and I’m not just talking about the leaves! The weather starts to turn cooler and daylight savings comes to an end! That means we go back one hour and go back to standard time. As fall arrives so do many other traditions and festivities to celebrate the fall season. Originally fall would be celebrated by the ancient Greeks and they would make a harvest festival and enjoy feasting. Nowadays, people enjoy going to corn mazes and going to festivals.

 Fall brings many fun activities to enjoy, such as going to fall festivals, events, potlucks and pumpkin patches! To shop for spooky accessories early, Spirit Halloween is open and you can shop for costumes and decorations early before October. To get out and enjoy the refreshing weather going to the farmers market can find you some great deals. Not only great deals but you can shop without the sun and the heat making you uncomfortable! It’s also the time baking cookies and watching movies are things you can do at the comfort of your own home!

 But let’s talk about what everyone is really excited about, Decorating! The best tip for decorating your home for fall is to make sure to shop early! It’s better to shop early so that you can get deals and find decor before it sells out. Good places to shop are At home and Hobby Lobby, Target and Michael’s. It’s best to be on the lookout for decorations before October comes so you have a better chance of finding cute fall decor. 

 All in all, this fall have fun, try to get out and explore cool places with your family and have fun sightseeing.  With fall just starting we have a long time to enjoy and make memories – Enjoy!

Autumn Delights

 By: Liliana Hernandez (8) 

Mmm, what’s that smell? It’s the enticing smell of pumpkin and cinnamon welcoming us into the wonderful season of fall. The chilling weather, tasty treats, and spooky decorations as we get closer to Halloween are the best things of all. 

 As summer ends and autumn begins we go from hot and humid to cool and breezy. This is one of the many benefits of fall because who wants to be drenched in sweat as soon as they walk outside? 

Definitely not me! I would rather enjoy the chilly weather while I drink a nice warm latte. The trees also play a big part in autumn’s beauty as they slowly change from green to amber and crimson red. Have you ever taken a walk during autumn and watched as the leaves fell and blew around? If not then you are seriously missing out on one of the prettiest scenery ever! 

Autumn is known for its seasonal drinks and tasty treats. All the coffee shops are getting ready to make hundreds of pumpkin spice lattes a day and bakeries are stocking up on their delicious treats. From apple cider donuts to every kind of pie you can think of, fall has it all. Now if you’re not a big fan of the traditional pumpkin pie then there are still so many flavors to choose from such as apple, cherry, pecan, and sweet potato. There are also a variety of seasonal drinks like apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes, apple crisp macchiatos, and pecan crunch lattes. Fall offers many things to choose from so when you’re enjoying these tasty treats make sure to take a moment to savor the tastes that make fall so special.

 Lastly, one of the most exciting parts of fall are the holidays that come with it. Halloween, the one night a year where you can be anything you put your mind to. Waiting impatiently for the day to arrive as people decorate their houses with glowing jack-o-lanterns and spooky decorations. Kids go from house to house yelling “TRICK or TREAT” eager to see which one they will get. Thanksgiving, where loved ones come together to enjoy a delicious feast while appreciating all the things in life they’re thankful for. Dia De Los Muertos, the colorful, bright day that reunites the living and dead. Families make ofrendas to honor their loved ones who have passed. They are decorated with beautiful flowers, pictures of the departed, and items that the honored loved. Day of the dead is a wonderful holiday for celebrating life and death instead of mourning it. 

Embracing these things allow us to fully experience and enjoy the beauties and flavor of the season. Now that you know of just the main reasons why fall is the most wonderful season of all, I hope you choose to participate in the festive season!