I think fall is the most superior season, and it’s just around the corner. The leaves change color, and pumpkin spice fills the air. You can also cuddle up on the couch with a cozy blanket, and watch scary movies. 

The majority of Americans agree with me, according to CBS News. “Forty-five percent (of Americans) named autumn as their favorite season, nearly double the next closest season,” reported CBS. These people cited classic fall activities such as visiting the pumpkin patch or a haunted house as some of the reasons they like fall the best, and I can’t argue with them. There’s something special about getting a gallon of fresh apple cider and a dozen cinnamon sugar donuts, which is exclusively a fall activity in my mind. 

There are also psychological reasons why people tend to like fall the best. According to an interview with Kathryn Lively, a Dartmouth University sociology professor, “As children, we come to associate fall with going back to school, new school supplies (and) seeing friends. It’s exciting, for most. We still respond to this pattern that we experienced for 18 years.”

Fall represents a season of change– just look at the leaves. I feel the season encompasses a fresh feeling, and it’s a time of celebration. Between Halloween, Thanksgiving and football season, there is plenty to be excited about. 

An article by Verywell Mind explains other reasons people tend to like fall, including shedding chaotic summer schedules for a steady routine, and swapping out summer clothes for cozy attire. The article also notes that cooler temperatures encourage us to spend time in nature, which can lead to improvements in well-being.

In addition, fall is a very important season, which I believe prioritizes it on the list of superiority. Fall is the time that many animals, as well as plants, reproduce. The surplus of nuts, berries and fruits allows animals to prepare for winter, and allows us to make syrups and jams. Fall is the season of harvest, so it’s a good season for farmers, and an even better season for our bellies. Think of all the comfort foods you’ve come to love. Pumpkin pie? Chili? Broccoli cheddar soup? You can thank the harvest for that.

Surely there are good things about the other seasons too. I am a sucker for hot chocolate when it’s snowing in the winter, and I always look forward to concert season during the summer months. However, there is something so cozy and peaceful about fall, which I believe can’t be topped. If you still are questioning if fall’s the best season or not, feel free to try these activities and see if your opinion changes. 

Visit a pumpkin patch or cider mill 

Be sure to also get some donuts, and check out the petting zoo if the pumpkin patch or cider mill you visit has one.

Carve pumpkins

This is a chance to be creative and spend time with friends or family.

Make caramel apples 

Not only is this a fun activity, but it ends with a yummy treat.

Go on a hayride 

You can enjoy the fall breeze blowing through your hair on a hayride with your friends. Sip some cider or hot chocolate along the way to enhance the experience.

Visit a haunted house 

Who doesn’t love a good scare? You can make this an outing with friends, or use it as a date activity. You’re bound for laughs either way. 

Curl up with a blanket and a good book beside a fall scented candle 

If you don’t like reading, substitute this with watching a movie. The non-negotiables though are the blanket and candle– the experience gives me the coziest feeling.

Try a new seasonal drink or dessert 

Not only will this push you to try new things, but it may also give you something to look forward to next fall season.