In recent years, fall has gotten a bad reputation, especially with the pumpkin spice outbreak that has plagued many a Walmart. Now I do believe that pumpkin spice is overrated, but that doesn’t mean that fall is. Here’s my list of favorite things, in no particular order, about the fairest season of them all.
1. Apples
Apples, apple picking, apple pie… the list could continue for ages and it should because apples are the real MVPs of fall. Add a little cinnamon-sugar and you’re all set. Noms for days.
2. Sweaters
Sweater weather is a real thing and it is wonderful. Sweaters are comfortable, come in a bunch of different colors and let us keep avoiding jackets. I have also yet to find a bad occasion to wear a sweater, so there is that.
3. Trees
If you live in New England, you know that when the trees change color it’s a big deal. The traffic even gets worse because people come from all over to see how beautiful the trees are. However, nothing can put a damper on how amazing the trees look and because the leaves will be falling soon, obviously you have to Instagram it while you can.
4. Scarves
Scarves are a glorious thing. Unlike hats that only serve to ruin a good hair day, scarves make every outfit more fun, especially if you’re wearing a sweater. (See what I did there?)
5. Halloween
Although Christmas will forever be my favorite holiday, Halloween will always a close second. Whether it is the jack-o’-lanterns or the fun themed parties, Halloween gives people the chance to go a little crazy. Besides, who doesn’t love free candy?
6. No bugs
I think that the title says it all.
7. Cuddles
Whether it is your boyfriend, your best friend, or your dog, cuddling is the best. The weather is our best wingman, especially after summer when touching people is just too gross. As soon as that first fall breeze hits, BANG, perfect cuddle weather. Doesn’t get much better than that.
8. Thanksgiving
Late November is almost winter in New England but, even if it’s snowing, all the Thanksgiving decorations are fall themed so it had to be on the list. Thanksgiving is basically a banquet of fall food to be shared with family and friends -- it doesn’t get much better than that.
9. Apple Cider
10. Pumpkins
Don’t worry people, pumpkins made the cut. Although, as I said before, the pumpkin spice plague has brought a lot of skepticism on the value of fall, pumpkins remain to be one of my favorite things. Pumpkin seeds, jack-o’-lanterns, and pumpkin pie are some of the traditional favorites and there are some amazing pumpkin whoopee pies out there that are just too delicious.
So, for those of you who continue to hate fall, I’m sorry, you’re really missing out. And for my fellow fall lovers, please continue your unabashed joy during this magnificent season because we all know that winter is coming.
