Have you ever wondered where Autumn came from? In this article, I will cover information about how Autumn came to be, various activities to do, and how leaves change colors during this season.

The Origin of Autumn

Autumn is one of the four seasons on Earth. Autumn is also the season when the day length decreases and the night length increases as the season progresses. Autumn typically begins in September and ends in December. Geoffrey Chaucer, a renowned poet of the Middle Ages, first used the word Autumn in 1374. The word is derived from the Latin word Autumnus, meaning “to do goos to; satisfy one’s self”. Geoffrey Chaucer was referring to a time of harvest, when food was collected for the harsh winter ahead. A bountiful harvest ensured survival through the winter.

What are the various activities you can do in the autumn season?

There are many activities you can do during the autumn season, such as apple picking, visiting a pumpkin patch, and attending festivals. Some indoor activities you can do during the autumn season are carving pumpkins, baking seasonal treats like apple pie or cookies, or enjoying a pumpkin spice latte. Guess what’s also around autumn? Halloween. You can trick-or-treat, make costumes, and go to haunted houses. Thanksgiving is also in autumn. You can spend time with your family, eat large amounts of food, and, of course, watch football.

How do leaves change color during the Autumn?

Most of the year, the leaves on trees are green. This is because of the chlorophyll, which is used to absorb energy from the sunlight during photosynthesis. The leaves convert this energy into sugars, which feed the tree. Since it’s autumn, the days get shorter, and now the tree is getting less and less direct sunlight, and the chlorophyll in the leaves breaks down. So, when the leaves reveal a yellow and orange color, it may sometimes be because they lack chlorophyll.