Seasonal Topic
Pumpkins, Spice, and Everything Nice by Leila Litkouhi and Avira Karthik
Hello, and welcome to the first edition of the Seasonal Topic! This is Leila and Avira, and we can’t wait for another year of the Griffin Post.
Amber leaves that crunch under your feet, crisp-aired mornings shining with golden light, gorgeous trails that surpass the dreams of cross-country runners, chipmunks and squirrels scurrying up the multicolored trees, fluffy cinnamon doughnuts paired with the refreshing sweetness of apple cider… fall is one of the most exciting times of the year! Whether it’s the perfect weather that makes you feel like you stepped right into a fairytale or the spookiness of Halloween, it’s impossible to not experience some truly magical feelings during arguably the best season in the year. In today’s article, we’ll give you ideas on how to appreciate Autumn to its fullest extent.
There are various different ways to participate in the rich fall traditions of Michigan. We love baking delicious treats, visiting the cider mill, and picking pumpkins and apples at a local orchard. If you’re looking for some classic autumn recipes, some of our favorites include pumpkin or apple pie, pumpkin cupcakes with marshmallow frosting, and homemade cinnamon rolls. These dishes are sure to impress your taste buds, and keep you busy during the weekends!
Another delicious activity is visiting the Yates Cider Mill or a nearby orchard. Apple picking, pumpkin picking, and hayrides are great ways to get outdoors and enjoy the good weather. The Yates Cider Mill is known for providing the famous combination of apple cider and cinnamon sugar doughnuts. It’s also perfect for going outdoors and enjoying the gorgeous nature. There are some truly amazing paths you can take to marvel at the symphony of nature. It doesn’t matter if you walk, run, or even hop down the trails– it’s a great way to get some exercise!
Another thing that is always mentioned when the topic of fall comes up is the beloved Halloween. Trick-or-treating is an-age old tradition in Oakland, and it’s special to see all the creative costumes people come up with! From cats and witches to french fries and chipmunks, there’s always something interesting around the corner!
Whenever someone mentions Halloween, we always think of two things– costumes and candy. Candy is yet another delicious aspect of fall, and everyone has their preferences. Once again, the most popular candy of 2026 for trick-or treating is M&M’s. Sour Patch Kids are serious competitors for the candy crown, tying for 2nd place with M&M’s just a little ahead. In the meantime, NERDS gummy clusters have appeared out of nowhere, suddenly making the top 5. Here at Seasonal Topic, our favorite candies will always be Kit Kats and Sour Patch Kids.
Another fall favorite is carving pumpkins as Halloween decorations. Kids
always love the chance to be creative with their pumpkins, which can come in
all shapes and sizes. You can also pick multi-colored pumpkins in colors like
white, green, or yellow, even though the traditional color is always going to be
orange. Some favorite designs are the Jack-O-Lantern face, happy or sad faces,
the Chick-Fil-A Logo, and the Cat face.
We hope you enjoyed reading the first-edition of the Seasonal Topic! You won’t
have to wait long for more. Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, we hope
you have an amazing autumn, and get to do at least one of the activities on our
list. We’ll see you next time!
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