Everybody looks forward to a certain season for different reasons. Summer is for the beach and relaxation, spring brings new life and beautiful flowers (despite the pollen allergies that follow) and winter is for the holiday season, snow, and bringing families together. Fall is the best of all four – in my opinion, at least. Here are ten reasons why fall is the best season ever.
1. The Weather
It’s cool but not too cold. It’s warm but not scorching hot. It’s the perfect weather to go outside and relax, rather than staying in all day because it’s too hot or cold. There’s just something about the way the air feels in the fall that makes it feel like you’re in a whole new world. It’s the most comforting feeling in the world.
2. Football
Three words: Friday Night Lights. High school football games are some of the best nights that you will have in high school. Then on Saturday, you have college football. Then on Sunday and Monday, you’ve got Pro football. When fall hits, your weekend is suddenly all booked up, but I’m not complaining.
3. Books
Everybody reads all year long, but for some reason reading during the fall is different. You can read outside in the beautiful weather, watch the leaves fall while listening to some chill music. It’s just so relaxing. It’s amazing how fall can turn something so average into something great.
4. Flannel
Flannel. There are no words that can describe the way I feel about flannel. It’s cute, it’s comfortable, and you can pretty much wear it with any outfit. Like sweaters, it’s the perfect balance of keeping you warm but not too hot. Ugh, it’s just the best.
5. The Fair
The rides, the lights, the funnel cakes. It all adds up to be one of the best parts of fall. No matter how sketchy the rides may look – and some of them look pretty sketchy – I always have to ride all of them at least once. It’s just so much fun to get to hang out with your friends and ride all the scary rides without even having to leave your own town.
6. Pumpkin
Of course, I had to include pumpkin on this list. Now I’m not the biggest fan of pumpkin pie or even the infamous PSL (pumpkin spice latte, for those who live under a rock), but I love pumpkin spice scented candles and carving pumpkins for Halloween. Pumpkins are just so darn cute and I just love them.
7. Hallowechang
HALLOWEEN. Arguably one of the best holidays to ever exist. It’s just so much fun! Dressing up as a kid (and as an adult, I guess) was the best part… well, aside from the candy. Now as a teenager, it’s just so much fun to hang out with friends and hand out candy to all the little kids that come by the house. Scary movies are also an added bonus to the holiday.
8. Sweaters
They’re cozy, they’re soft and they come flying out of my closet on the first day of fall. As soon as the weather turns cooler, I start wearing sweaters. They’re the most comfortable item of clothing in my closet and they’re the perfect balance of keeping you warm but not too hot.
9. Leaves
The leaves changing color every fall is one of the most aesthetically pleasing things to see. When the reds, oranges, and browns all mix together, it just looks like a beautiful warm rainbow. It’s just so satisfying to watch.
10. Thanksgiving
Food, family and football make this holiday great. No matter how much you fight with your family, having everybody together on this day makes everyone so happy. Combine that with delicious food and great football games and you have a successful holiday.
