‘No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face.’ - John Donne
Autumn is in the midst of its glorious rein. Leaves are falling, candles are glinting and cosy pyjama sets are being adorned. Before it slips away make the most it with these six ways to celebrate autumn.
1. This is the season of hibernation. Snuggling up with blankets, naps in front of the fireplace…autumn is the time for cosiness. On a rainy, cold afternoon schedule some me time. Don’t forget a hot drink, a crumbly biscuit and something good to read (how about these).
2. Don’t hide inside too much though or you’ll miss out on the beautiful colours outside. Albert Camus said that ‘autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.’ Marvel at the beauties of nature dying back in all its glory. Take a walk and look for the oranges, reds and browns adorning the trees like majestic crowns.
3. Autumn is like the less commercial, materialistic cousin of winter. In autumn, there is a plethora of inexpensive, childish delights to indulge in. Leaf crunching and kicking, swirling a sparkler on a cold dark night and giving a pumpkin a spooky smile. Spoil your inner child and make it an autumn of fun.
4. Maybe it’s got something to do with back to school in the autumn term, but this is the season that makes me want to be studious. Learn something new to keep your mind active. Maybe settle down with a thick non-fiction book and be inspired by the lives of people that fascinate you.
5. If you’re not outside kicking leaves you should be in the kitchen. Cinnamon, treacle, toffee, gingerbread and lots of sugar – these are the main ingredients for an edible autumn well spent.
6. Whilst autumn is the best season in existence it does come with a few dreary, grey days. The antidote to this is to plan something! A guided ghost tour, a Halloween tea party, a fireworks night, a movie night with giant mugs of hot chocolate… take your pick.
What’s your favourite thing about autumn? How will you be enjoying it?
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