Fall: Favorite 15 Things

It’s the first official week of fall, which means cooler weather is (hopefully) on the way, Halloween decorations are already in stores, and fans of the season are debating what’s really the best part of autumn. A new ranking from a poll of fall enthusiasts has the answers, and the results show just how much people love the simple things.

Coming in at #1 is Autumn Leaves. No surprise there, the colors are beautiful, even if raking them isn’t exactly fun. #2 is crisp air, that refreshing feeling that says summer’s heat is finally over. At #3, comfy clothes like sweaters, flannels, and hoodies take the spotlight.

Here’s the rest of the Top 15:

1. Autumn leaves
2. Crisp air
3. Comfy clothes
4. The weather
5. Cozy fires
6. Hot chocolate
7. Halloween
8. Cozy sweaters
9. Beautiful nature trails
10. Thanksgiving
11. “Everything seems more mysterious”
12. Fall fruits and vegetables
13. Finding the perfect pumpkin
14. Pumpkin pie
15. Halloween candy

Lower down the list, caramel apples landed at #23, pumpkin spice lattes at #25, and “Movember” came in at #40.

So whether your favorite part of fall is the food, the spooky vibes, or just crunching through leaves on a walk, the season has something for everyone, and according to this ranking, it’s all about that magical autumn feeling.

Doug O’Brien