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October 2016
Autumn on Cape Cod in Massachusetts meant cranberry bogs turned ripe and red with harvesting in progress; and perhaps trips to northern Massachusetts or Vermont to see the brilliant hues of maples and elms. It's a quieter time of year to visit the Cape, and for many, autumn is their favorite time of year. Autumn in Florida also means a few trees with usually less vibrant but still colorful leaves. Roses and hibiscus are in bloom. The weather begins to cool and we can open the doors and windows to let the fresh breezes in - and save on air conditioning electricity. Although not really a swimming time of year in central Florida, it is a time for leisurely neighborhood strolls or exploring the beautiful parks, for bike riding and boating. Perfect weather; and very few miss northern winters regardless of how beautiful the snow sparkles
October 31—Halloween (All Hallows’ Eve) Halloween (October 31) originated with the ancient Celts, who celebrated the new year on November 1. They believed that the souls of the dead returned to Earth the night before (Samhain).
In later years, the Irish used hollowed-out, candlelit turnips, carved with a demon’s face to frighten away the spirits. When Irish immigrants in the 1840s found few turnips in the United States, they used the more plentiful pumpkins instead.