Fall in New England is a wonderful time. Also known as autumn, the season spans late September through the middle of December. The leaves change colors, from a nice green reminiscent of summer to a more crimson hue. People venture up to New England to view these leaves. Another thing that comes with fall is Halloween. Bright orange pumpkins adorn the front porch of your neighbor’s houses, serving as decoration for the spooky visitors you may get. Fall also comes with apple picking, something numerous families do during the months of September and October. It’s a grand time to be a New Englander.
Jake Lavallee, a sophomore from East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, noted, “especially in New England, fall is really important to the culture.” When asked about what comes to mind first when fall is mentioned, he said, “I associate Thanksgiving and Halloween with fall the most.”
However, it comes with its struggles as well. Fall allergies run rampant, like flu, strep throat, and even annoying colds are among the worst offenders. These illnesses cast a damper over the season, but it isn’t all bad. Despite these setbacks, we still have much to look forward to in the fall.
Overall, fall, or autumn if you prefer that title, is a great season for spending time with your loved ones and doing many exciting activities some would deem exclusive to the season. Even with its flaws, fall is a season that everyone, especially New Englanders, can consistently look forward to each year.
