The Indian festival of Diwali, for example, which takes place between October and November, celebrates the triumph of righteousness, and light over darkness. 'In a similar way to the Autumnal theme, Winter festivals celebrate the return of the light during a time of deepest physical darkness,' said De Rossi. Animals find ways to warm themselves and may have changed their appearance to adapt. Some areas may experience snow or ice, while others see only cold rain. The roots of the Latin name are obscure, but it was first recorded in the English language from the late 1300s. According to, the word autumn comes from the old French word 'autompne', which itself originated from the Latin 'autumnus'. Why is it called autumn instead of fall?īoth 'autumn' and 'fall' are words used in the English language to describe the season that starts on 1 September in the Northern Hemisphere, with fall being commonly used in American English. 'Thanksgiving in the United States is a historical commemoration but it has a spiritual dimension strongly associated with homecoming and giving praise for what has been bestowed upon us,' Cristina De Rossi, an anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College in London, told Live Science.

Various cultures have celebrated bountiful harvests with annual festivals. Animals might prepare themselves for the upcoming cold weather, storing food or traveling to warmer regions. In the autumn, or fall, temperatures cool again.

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