Tag: fall
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The Worthless Battle Against Leaves
Every year, millions of people pick up a rake or leaf blower and begin the mind-numbing task of collecting the fall leaves. What seems like such a mundane task, something so seemingly unimportant, except to preserve the look of a lawn, is quite complex. In nature, there are a few purposes for leaves. Firstly, the…
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A Book, Recipe, & Activities for Thanksgiving!
Thank You, Sarah The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving (A book review) This is a fun and inspirational book about the woman who saved the holiday that we know as Thanksgiving. In this book, we learn about how we almost lost Thanksgiving! The author describes Sarah’s life as full of hard work and dedication: becoming the…
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A Short History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a warm and fun holiday celebrated by millions of Americans. Though most people know of pilgrims and the Native Americans, it’s a surface-level understanding of one of the most widespread holidays of our country. Our celebrations’ history may be more interesting than one might think! It all started back in England. Until about…
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How to Paint the Perfect Autumn Pumpkin
Step one: Pick a pumpkin. Go to the nearest pumpkin patch or your local store, and pick the pumpkin of your choosing. Step two: Gather with your friends and family. Step three: Bake cookies and drink apple cider. Step four: Dig deep into your imagination, and get to work. If you need help choosing what…
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The Season of Fall
Staying Warm & Enjoying Fall! Fall is a beautiful season full of colorful leaves, cool breezes, pumpkin pies, and apple cider. When you walk outside you are met with the crisp cool air bringing to you the scent of Fall. It dances on the chilly wind that fights to get inside your coat and falls…