I've never heard of leaf peeping as an american, but I live in a city and we do something similar like driving an hour away to visit a state park and go hiking in the forest because everything looks really beautiful. I don't think anyone actually walks around their home town to see the leaves, thats just weird.
Hi Joel & Lia ! I grew up in Vermont please Google this state but we never called going for a ride or walk & checking the leaves leaf peeping. Its just enjoying the beauty that GOD created.i now live in east Tennessee it has some of the beauty. Also look up Stowe Vermont ( the sound of music) Apple Cider Mill they make Apple cider donuts. 1 thing u might find strange here in the US is Sugar on Snow a Vermont staple because Vermont is the maple syrup state.when there is snow on the ground we collect fresh snow then put maple syrup on it. The only true bad thing about Vermont is the winter.as a preteen i was stubborn & didn't want to bundle up with a hat because it would ruin my hair & I got frost bite on my ear. not a fun experience. 🎃🧸🍎🍏
Okay I’ll explain it’s because of America’s Halloween. Its a night of fun, hardly a trace of it’s traditional pagan forbearance. Also there’s apple picking, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, haunted houses, hay rides, festivals and, a lot of decorations. You can be whatever or whoever you want to be on Halloween in America while Europe’s costumes are more traditional. My son will be LEGO Batman this year. I will eventually get around to doing the female version of the invisible man. My family has something planned every other week in fall to do literally. Fall is really chilly here so south America women at least like to dress in pretty knit sweaters, boots, boot topper things idk and, scarves. We absolutely love Halloween. I’d like to experience a Halloween there too but, when my son is older. America’s Halloween is absolutely bananas and we love it that way! My family’s favorite holiday. It even tops Christmas in our house. We love Christmas but, Halloween has always been straight magic.
In America we use both terms. Common guys. How many times we have to correct you guys on this. 2 things u get wrong all the times 1, mistaking jam with jell Then mistaking jelly with jello 2cd is this. Autumn and fall are used interchangeably here in American. Autumn is considered the more formal name for the season. We use both guys so stop saying we dont use it.
Joel & Lia American here. I’m in the middle of moving apartments and I made sure to get fall decor to make it feel homey haha. I thought every country loved fall.
1) Summers are hot AF (side note: which is why we want ICE in our drinks so much) so when that first Autumn air hits you are soooo excited - the air smells different, the humidity is gone (that in it’s self is worthy as the only reason to put a smile on tour face), the sky is different, the sunsets are different. 2) Sports and other activities are different at this time of year so that brings on a whole new excitement, and busy bussel! 3) Holiday vibe begins! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas come at regular intervals so it’s a like a 3 month Vacation!!! 4) Bon fires, cider and other warm bevvies are fantastic! 5) Autumn leaves are unrealistically beautiful!!! Vibrant colors abound!! 6) Outdoor walks are so energizing during the Autumn. 7) Hay rides, corn mazes, Pumpkins Patches, pumpkin carving - all fun! 7) The Autumn decor is EVERYWHERE and it makes you feel happy Joel and Lia🧡
Yes! And fall (Autumn) decor isn't expensive here and you often use the same things ever year. I don't actually decorate, but I appreciate people who put in the effort.
You don’t necessarily go to watch the leaves change. You go to see entire mountain ranges and valleys looking like a literal Bob Ross painting. So many beautiful colours, especially here in the Smokie Mountains.
This. Especially because the New England area is probably most well known for the vibrant colors. (at least in my mind anyway) But also what they said in the video... walking isn't really an "event" for people, but because of cities, there are less trees to see. So people actively plan to get out of the city to see a sea of colored trees.
xDarkTrinityx I grew up in Florida. Never experienced any season other than summer for the first 18 years of life. Then I moved to New York and found myself a greyhound through New England in the fall. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Being from Florida I had no idea that many colors were involved in the fall. Truly a humbling sight. I also just discovered Neil Young, live at Massey Hall. It was a good ride.
The Smokey Mountains are breathtakingly beautiful! I live in Ohio, and going for a drive to see the leaves is so relaxing with the rolling hills. I've never heard the term "leaf peeping " or "tree peeping "
This is why our American houses are so big. We need to store all our holiday crap is large plastic containers labeled Christmas, easter, halloween, etc.
A quarter of my garage is filled with bins of various holiday decor. LOL!!! Thinking about it now, it really could seem super strange to people who aren't used to it. We love holidays!!! 😄
I’m a Canadian living in Europe and the leaves changing colours are just not the same! Here they pretty much change to the same colour in the same area but at home you’ll have huge forests with such a variety of colour, it’s amazing!! Red next to gold next to orange next to green, such a stunning mix. 🍁🍂We’d usually have to go to certain places to see the whole effect. I’d never heard of calling it leaf peeping before 🙄
@@sweetpeasandyarrowaranchdi8327 It totally is an East Coast phrase. I am a westerner, but have spent a lot of time in the east and I use the phrase all the time.
Right! We definitely use both. I almost rolled my eyes at their little dig. Being from NC, autumn is my favorite season because it’s the one time of year where we don’t have to dread severe weather, we get to enjoy the best holidays, and hello... college football and basketball!!!
David Griffin I grew up in Barre,I left when I was 18.my mom & sister r still there.the best part of this time of there is Stowe & the Cider Mill( apple cider donuts) i miss it so much 😊🎃🚜🥾
@@fandomewhisper The British, of course, also have harvest season. However, until climate change kicked in, British summers were cool and relateively damp. Likewise the winters are not as cold . Thus, there would be a more gradual transition between seasons than we have in the US. We also really have too divisions in Fall, the October run up to Halloween, and the following Thanksgiving season, We used to decorate separately for Thanksgiveing (Turkeys and Pilgrims) but the aggressive commercialization of Christmas, The Christmas decorations in stores go u in late October.
It is signifies the beginning of the holiday seasons! Many stores have fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas out all together! Let the party begin!👻🎃🦃🍁🍂☃️❄️🎅🏼Lol!!
I must defend Leaf Peeping. Lol In New England it's more than just finding a stand of trees and staring at them. People go on long drives through the mountains in New Hampshire and Vermont and mile after mile of forest is blazing with color. Orange, red, yellow, purples. It really is breath taking to experience. Love you guys. ♥️🇬🇧♥️🇺🇲
Yes!! I'm in the northeast but still head up to VT every year, late September/early October for a trip. Love the long scenic drives and trails with amazing colors :) Always looking for new autumn photo ops, even in my state, so great 🍁
We call it both fall and autumn! Autumn is a time of friends, fireplaces, football, food, and fun! Thanksgiving is a big part of that. I think it lifts everyone’s spirits!
Michael Mullard Just word autumn feels so cozy. Like, a hot drink on a chilly night snuggled under warm blankets on the sofa watching a great movie. Ahhhhh...!
America is so much hotter than the U.K., so when the cool Fall air finally arrives it's a huge relief. I live in the mid-west and our transition to Fall is very colorful and inspiring. I enjoy watching your channel and your positive energy. Cheers!
That temperature transition is a HUGE part of it that doesn't happen so markedly in the UK. I love the crisp air of Fall mornings, the warm yet cool sunny afternoons & the chilly nights come late September & October. In certain parts of the US it's not uncommon to see snow already in October.
About mid August you can literally feel fall creeping in. I don’t k ow how to describe it, but I feel a mix of sadness (of summer ending) and relief (heat dying down).
We didn’t decorate for fall in America when I was young, most people didn’t but I do now because it brings me joy. When I was putting up my fall decorations my son’s girlfriend walked into the house and said, “Oh my gosh this makes me so happy”. About 10 years ago I realized that decorating for Christmas brought me happiness, it’s the best time of the year and I wished I could extend that time so I started decorating for autumn . I don’t decorate as much as at Christmas time but I do some lights just on the inside of the house and around the front door. The moment I turn on the lights we feel joy so why not? As far as the cost goes, I buy most of my decorations after the holidays and I don’t even look at the price until it’s 70% off. I store them in plastic bins in the closet and I never buy more decorations than I can easily store. You two are great but I would say to you both, don’t knock it until you try it. 😊😊😊
I don't know if we are the same age but I remember like you though.There was a time when no one decorated for Fall and especially Valentine's Day.lol That's my bday and I was so surprised when I saw people decorate and celebrate it.Many years ago Valentine's Day wasn't a big deal.Of course people would get a kick out of the fact that I was born on Feb 14 but no celebration.lol
When you’ve spent all summer in 100 degree heat, you can’t wait for fall! And fall is just beautiful in a lot of parts of the US, and we love any reason to decorate! 😁 🍂
I’m American and I’ve never in my life heard the term “ leaf peeping”, lol. I do , however, enjoy seeing the leaves change to vibrant colors in the fall. Especially, in the Smokey Mountains😍
@Fun Stuff Are you 8 years old or something? Adult discourse involves actual thought and reasoning. Name calling only shows that you have nothing real to say.
When this COVID crap is all over, you guys should come to the US in Fall and stay in a small town in New England for Halloween or Thanksgiving and really do it right! 🍁🍂🎃
@@beautifulbliss5883 Definitely avoid the Red States. Mississippi, Kentucky, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas etc. The poorest states in the country where you are deemed successful if you have a double wide or not.
Yeah I agree! I think that's the only way to understand why we love our leaves so much. You can't realize how breathtaking it is until you're actually there. It's not just a few trees. It's like a changed world.
At Christmas time ever since I was a kid we would all pile into the car & drive thru neighborhoods & look at all the Christmas lights on all the houses & decorations..
We love fall! We get rid of the heat we get rid of the humidity. Everything's crisp the trees are beautiful colors what's not to love? And that's also when you make soups and stews and the whole house smells nice
It really is not that hot in Britain, although lately, it has been hotter at times. Historically, we are an agrarian people and harvest time has been an important time for us to celebrate. Another generation and we will be more like the UK.
I totally agree with what you’ve said. Even though I live in Scotland 🏴 everyone in our family does this and it’s the way that we’ve been brought up. My grandma does it, so did her parents. It’s very traditional and nice. I love this time of the year and Christmas as well. I wish personally that I (I cannot say everyone) celebrated Thanksgiving. I really don’t know a lot about it if nothing at all. I watch the Christmas movies and it gives me a wee bit of an insight into this incredible tradition that you’ve got.
I'm Scottish and as it starts getting darker and colder we would say : "the nights a fair drawing in". Its definitely a time to stay indoors, get cosy and eat stodgy foods.
In the South, Fall (Americans do say Autumn also) represents the end of the long, brutal, unrelenting heat of summer. Football is played in the fall! The holidays Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the start of the Christmas season are in the fall. The leaves are beautiful. Bonfires and toasted marshmallows. Beautiful weather. The smell of pumpkin pie scented candles. Haunted houses, corn mazes. What is not to love?
I would rather go for a nice drive through the countryside looking at all the great colors than go to an art museum and walk around looking at static paintings hanging on a wall.
I feel like fall is much more of a thing and celebration for places that actually GET the season fall. Like a quarter of the country doesn't even know what Fall is 😂 Also, why do sooo many Brits think that Americans NEVER take walks? 😂💀
Cameron Enoch Right?! We walk. Not to every single store bc this country is huge so our stores are usually F A R away from eachother and from our homes - but we walk.
@@mlebogard SoCal definitely has no fall but Northern does (minus the bay). The Bay and Central California have mini autumns lol. So, I can definitely see Cali getting all decked out
Never heard ‘leaf peeping’ but there are look out points our state parks will post about for perfect places to check out the fall foliage lol. You guys need to visit places that have more scenic views to fully understand lol.
many people take vacations in the Smoky Mountains or in the New England states just to drive around, stop for homey meals at roadside inns, and take photos of the gorgeous autumn landscapes. It's an unbeatable experience to have with friends and family right before the winter sets in and folks are confined indoors. I feel sorry for those who cannot get caught up in the wonderland of fall.
"imagine going on a date to go leaf peeping" I've done it, it's great. Just drove in the rural communities for a few hours then went apple picking. Got a second date though lol
I think a piece you’re missing on the fall leaves is the driving! Americans love their cars, and the autumn leaf colors beckon us into our cars with family and friends. The Appalachian Mountains stretch from Alabama in the south on north to Canada along the east coast. So, the fantastic vistas and rural towns are within a relatively short drive for millions of folks. Since gasoline is about 4-5 times more expensive in the UK than here, a long drive to the mountains to see the colors might not be so appealing. Joel and Lia, imagine a day of leisurely driving through the Lakes District in the UK only all the mountains are covered in trees with those vibrant fall colors! Brisk temperatures require sweaters that have been packed away for the past five or six months. That’s a hint of what we cherish this time of year! 🍁🍃🍎
We're mainly bundled in jumpers for most of the year except summer (if we get a hot one) as it's mostly cold most of the time so we are already back in coats and jackets by the end of September going into October but I definitely would love to enjoy the outdoors more as we do take it for granted a lot here since we have beautiful landscapes too.
I live in Nc and have never heard the term “leaf peeping” but the leaves changing on the blue ridge parkway is literally one of the most beautiful things you’ll ever see. I remember being a child and riding to the mountains to see them with my grandfather, it was always a tradition to stop at the old shops and get old timey candy.
Fall represents the major welcome change. I live in New Jersey, love this season, weather's changing I can turn off the AC cooler air outside open windows. Food changes, no one wants to cook indoors in summer cold foods, salads fall turn on the oven. Decorations for the entire season collect them over the years. Store them in the closet, ok it's a big closet holds all the holidays. This starts the holiday season. Halloween it's for adults too, we have costume parties. Bars in the area have best costume contest some have cash prizes. You really should go to the Halloween parade in New York's Village call adults bring your camera. Drives or hiking to enjoy the weather and the trees never heard of tree peeping but if Google New Jersey's High point park or New England for pics of fall trees you'll see why we love to take long drives or hikes down fall trails. Come over here in Autumn , stay for the snow. It's not just a dusting we measure by inches and feet Google pic of that too. Love your videos, but come here experience all the seasons compare them to Great Brit.
Halloween is nowadays half and half. Half the people have little children and do cute decorations. Half the people are really, really into "Horror" and "Jump Scare",...this group takes Halloween very seriously.
@@captainrumball the last couple years my hubby has dressed up as Pennywise Santa. It is funny to hear people yell "oh look its Santa" and he turns and they scream "no its Pennywise!"
When my English husband and I lived in London, I was SO disappointed that trees just turned from green to goldish brown instead of the brilliant yellows, reds and golds! I would love to go to New England to see the leaves even more colorful than ours in the Pacific Northwest! I make my husband take me for a drive up the Columbia River Gorge every October to see the changing leaves and then have lunch in my favorite cozy hotel called Skamania Lodge with its huge rock fireplace and view of the gorge! My daughter goes all out decorating beautifully for Fall but now I'm a minimalist, I only put out a few Fall decor items. I did buy a package of Pumpkin Spice English Muffins today!😉
I've never heard of leaf peeping, but that is definitely a thing we do. I'll tell friends "oh the drive to work was BEAUTIFUL today, all the leaves are at their peak." I live in an area that is extremely humid in the summer so when fall/autumn comes, I freak out with happiness because I'm glad it's finally over. Also, fall fashion is the best.
The leaf peeping is probably when you drive into the forest and mountains to see the Autumn leaves, kind of like the cherry blossom viewing here in Japan.
Hi. I’m American. We say both Autumn and Fall. And yes we are obsessed 😊. Most people don’t spend a lot of money. Just a couple decorations that you reuse every year. Also, I look forward to a pumpkin spice latte every year.
As a New Englander autumn is a season to be cherished - - the fragrance in the air, the golden hue to the leaves, the cooling temperatures - - it signals the completion of another cycle of life. It's what comes after that we don't like .... that's why we have Florida.
John Houston I love fall and despise winter! The great thing about the season changing to fall is the hot muggy air turns cool. There is a small window of time after summer ends and before the temps drop too low so we have to enjoy it while we can. Before you know it, it’ll be heavy coats, thick boots, and keeping your fingers crossed that you car will start in the morning.
Good morning! I love decorating with pumpkins, gourds, chrysanthamums, orange fairy lights. This is my favorite time of year, and 2020 certainly is a good reason to lift our spirits.🎃
I have NEVER heard anyone in America say “Leaf peeping” however I do like to go for drives out to the country area in the fall and admire the beautiful leaves. It just looks so pretty. Halloween is big in America and its fun for kids and adults, any excuse to throw a party, while the kids go trick or treating the adults throw parties. I think Joel prob says skelington from the movie “The nightmare before Christmas” the skeletons name is Jack Skelington.
I’m totally that girl who decorates her house on September 1st. I live in Northern California and the summers are triple digits so Fall/Autumn is a refreshing sign of cooler weather. I think decorating my house, drinking a pumpkin cold foam cold brew and enjoying sweater weather makes me feel cozy, warm and fuzzy. It’s my favorite. 😍 I’m okay with being “extra.” 😂
Oh,Right! You guys call cooling off 70's during the day and 60's at night.lol That's not Fall that's Spring in the Northeast.Im just kidding with you.I've lived in the south and it just stays too warm for me too long and the cool days are only a few.
Dana says- If you lived in the Carolinas like I do, you'd definitely understand the "changing of the colors". There are tons of hiking trails, especially in the foothills and mountains. The colors are unreal. We have a good amount of people who enjoy hiking and do it year round (especially with all the beautiful waterfalls to see), but those of us who only go occasionally do really love going in the fall when the air is crisp, the leaves are a rainbow of vibrant colors, and there's all kinds of warm things to enjoy afterwards (hot drinks, fluffy blankets, bonfires, etc.). If you haven't driven through the Appalacian Mountains during leaf change, or stood at the top of Bald Mountain, Caesar's Head, Grandfather Mountain, Pretty Place, or one of the many other fantastic vantage points and just taken in the breathtaking panorama of exploding colors, you've really missed out. Google any of these place names and "leaves" or "fall" and the images pale in comparison to being there.
Thomas Richards You are so right - I’ve never been to those places - but I live in VA and could get to these places. America has some beautiful places - and our mountains are a sight to see!!
@@familybills2908 Dana says- They really are. I've only been to Norfolk, so want to explore more of Virginia too. I moved to SC from Florida over 20 years ago, and there were things of beauty to see there too. But yes, the mountains are a wonderful thing to experience, no matter where you are in the US.
I’m going “leaf peeping” 🤣 this weekend actually. We call it a color drive. I live in New Mexico which is a high desert in my area. Colorado is 45 minutes from my home so we drive to Colorado to see the colors. When you drive through the mountains there are “lakes” of yellow aspen trees amidst oceans of pine trees and it’s truly a beautiful sight. Especially being at a mountain top. I wish I could post a picture here so you could see what I mean.
I grew up in Colorado... and while I get a much more colorful autumn up here in Seattle, I miss driving into the mountains to see the Aspens. Going to go drool over google images, now!
Erica Gamet I wish I could share a picture here. I just got back from our little trip. We drove through Silverton, Ouray, Ridgeway, Telluride and down through Rico. It was pretty amazing.
I think the greeting cards for so many different holidays is aimed at people who don't live close to their families. Growing up i barely saw my paternal grandmother but she always sent different holiday cards to let me know she was thinking of me. ❤
We get excited for fall because it is the end of hot, muggy summer. Time to wear all your comfy clothes and cook the meals you've missed because you haven't wanted to turn on your oven and contribute to the unbearable heat. Our winters can be bad too. And spring is torture for allergies. So fall is just comfortable and the only season that doesn't offer an extreme weather condition (at least here in NJ.... Except the occasional hurricane) so it's a celebration of that and a time to relax before the busy holiday season.
Jayme Lynn Negron Yes!!! You can actually enjoy the fall season - England summers are mild for the most part so they don’t understand how drastically the weather changes for much of the United States. Some foods just cannot be tolerated in the summer for the reason you pointed out, but also bc no one wants a hot, heavy meal in 100 plus degree, muggy, sticky weather.
I grew up in NJ. Have you heard that term "Leaf Peeping" before? Because even though my family would go on those drives that term is new to me. Wondering if it's a regional thing.
Love you guys. In the Midwest and Eastern United States, we have very specific seasons. One of the joys of having four distinct seasons, is that the same view looks different every couple of months. The Midwest in the fall is like a good Bob Ross painting. I live in Michigan, getting out to see the fall colors is a normal activity. Do you have scenic look outs? Places that travelers stop just to enjoy the view?
I guess you can't understand unless you've experienced the majestic beauty of coming around a mountain and having a full forest laid bare for you in an explosion of colours - one more vibrant than the next. Oh, Canadian chiming in here but Americans use both; autumn and fall, fall is simply slang for autumn.
Never heard of "leaf peeping" and I grew up in New England. Viewing fall foliage is usually a drive in the mountains or a hike in the woods, not a stroll around a city. Look at some pictures of Berkshires, the Green or White Mountains around mid-October. The combo of red, yellow, orange foliage in the mountains is quite visually stunning. It something quite different, I think, from what Joel might see on his walk about London or wherever. And the object is not to watch them change - not sure you could - but to see how they have changed with the weather just before they die into a beautiful natural mix of vibrant colors.
It’s because of the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays and because many parts of the USA especially the New England states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island) are particularly picturesque during this season.
The leaf thing is basically only if a person/Family live in the City,...a long, long drive to a rural area isn't really to exclusively look at the leaves on the trees. It is the entire experience of getting out of the City and visiting the rural area. Just to get out in nature
A country drive through an area during summer is all green on the leaves.. then a fall drive and see the leaves turn orange, yellow, red, brown as colder weather come in.🎃
100% agree. I live in NJ about 15 mins from NYC and I love taking a drive up to PA with my boyfriend in the fall. It’s about a 2 hour drive but it’s beautiful! Seeing all the beautiful fall leaves on those scenic country roads is beautiful, and then we’ll stop at some farm along the way and pick pumpkins and apples and then go home and make homemade apple pie. That’s the perfect fall day! 🍁
Agreed I live in Denver and while there are leaves changing in the city that I see every day, it doesn’t compare to seeing an entire hillside of gold aspens. It’s about the hiking and getting out of the city before the snow comes back.
“Leaf peeping” sounds so pervy. But I do LOVE going for a nice nature walk in Autumn! So is Fall not a favorite season for many Brits? I just love fall SO MUCH!!
We have a term here called Hallmark Holidays. For years Hallmark Greeting Cards has pushed minor holidays as a time to send someone a card to "let them know you are thinking of them." Pure marketing genius. So every drug store and supermarket will have these cards and people are conditioned to think "I should send my friends a card."
I can’t help but think that if most Brits are like you two, you must be a nation of fuddy-duddies! We love autumn because, for many of us, it comes after a scorching hot summer. The cool, crisp air is so welcome. I’ve never gone leaf peeping but I can certainly see why one would do it. My honeymoon was in October and we drove through the smoky mountains. It was the most beautiful time of year where the colors were peaking. Since you two seem very blasé about it I’m going to assume you’ve never been in a heavily wooded area in autumn when the colors are full. There’s nothing boring about it! As for everything being pumpkin flavored, that goes back to when people ate the foods that were in season. Nowadays we are so used to having fresh vegetables year round but before modern refrigeration, you ate the foods that were fresh when they were available. Pumpkins and other winter squashes were great because you could store them for months. I don’t live in the south but I imagine that people who buy comforters and sweaters do so because they are heading to cooler climates. Don’t worry about all the moms who are busy this time of year. Nobody is being forced to decorate their house. We do it because we like to do it. And it’s not as if all the stuff is expensive. Many of us save things that our kids have made or that we have made over the years and just pull it out for the season. Why do we love fall so much? Because it’s the start of a fun season of holidays. Simple as that. 🙂
You can decorate for both fall and Halloween together. My mom made a pumpkin in her ceramics class. There was a space in the back to put a 4 watt bulb to make it really cool. She put it on top of the tv (this was back in the 1970s) with fake fall leaves, gords, "Indian corn " After Halloween was over, she'd remove the pumpkin and put a ceramic turkey in its place.
I have the most fond memories of the fall. A nip in the air, long walks in the woods, camp fires, watching birds migrating south. All so simple and satisfying.
I think one thing to admire about Americans is that we, mostly, love our natural landscape. We are still in awe of the beauty of our lakes, mountains and trees. America the beautiful. Maybe it's a childlike innocence compared to you world weary Brits, but just thinking about spending a day or two, driving into the woods and walking in a painting made by Nature, makes me almost yearn for it. We find solace in nature. Kind of sad that you don't. JK I'm sure you love nature too. Or did you chop down all your trees?
Back to School is one of my favorite "Holidays!" I could spend myself into bankruptcy buying office materials, stationery, and crafts in the craft stores!
I was wondering what England looked like at this time of year so I googled "England in autumn" and was directed to an article titled "25 of Britain's best autumn walks" - and then I read this, "It's official: recent research undertaken National Trust confirms that the natural colours we see on an autumn walk make us feel happier, healthier and calmer. And there's no doubt that getting out and about is just the tonic at a time when more than 40 per cent of the population admits to feeling down as the nights draw in. And who doesn't love an autumn walk? Shades of green pine, flashes of jewel-red berries, the burnt orange foliage of oaks and sycamores, vibrant purple wildflowers and russet toned rushes: strolling through the British countryside is the best way to take in the beautiful colours of the changing seasons." So I'm thinking a lot of Brits love the autumn colors just as much as we Americans.
My teenage daughter has hosted a Halloween party every year for the past 5 years. This is the first year she won't be able to. ☹ But we'll still decorate. What can I say. It's just fun. 🎃💕
9:50 "imagine going on a date like 'you wanna go leaf peeping'?" Best👏 Fall👏 Date👏 Idea 👏Ever👏 Going on a walk amidst the colorful leaves is truly enchanting. Especially when a breeze comes by and visibility drops to a few yards because the leaves begin to fall all around you.
I’ve lived in the US my entire life and have never heard the term “leaf peeping”. In the Midwest we do take a trip to the more wooded areas to see “the colors”. But I’ve never heard leaf peeping before. :)
eurouc When you live with the heat and humidity we do for 5-6 months a year Fall welcomed with open arms. Doubt you would love our heat for a prolonged period.
"Leaf peeping" in New England usually means driving up into the mountains to see the mountains covered brightly in changing leaves, as that is something that you can only see once a year for a brief time, and in the mountains the effect of all that color is unique. It's just a matter of some very unique scenes in the mountains. One wouldn't go "leaf peeping" just looking at trees around their local area necessarily even though the leaves are changing the same way.
In Michigan it’s called a “color tour”. People will literally take a long weekend to drive scenic routes to leaf peep. Not all of us change with seasons. There are over the tops that make up for us who don’t bother. However pumpkin flavored anything is amazing. Also. In Michigan people are obsessed with apple orchards this time of year. We did it once for the photos with our son. To much effort for expensive apples
We have air conditioning so we can still cuddle up inside with a scented candle even though it's Florida so it's 90 degrees outside lol you can stay inside and pretend you have seasons
Joel & Lia: I can't believe people are obsessed with watch the leaves change! Me: **sweats nervously while planning my two week trip to the east coast next October to do just that** An edit: after reading the comments I feel better and now know that they're the minority 😂
It gets hotter in the US than Briton. That said, we are ready for the break and season change. Autumn is a much welcomed relief from a crappy summer. 🍁🍂
I’ve never heard of “leaf peeping”. Senior citizens go on fall foliage tours to see the leaves that have already changed particularly in New England. The particular trees there and the weather makes the leaves vivid. Nobody watches the leaves as they change from green to red, orange, or yellow. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Yeah, it's all about picking a very peak leaf day and going to see the display. My parents and I will drive down along the Mississippi between Iowa and Wisconsin so see the river bluffs all beautifully colored.
Right. It's when they live far away but wish they were there to see the excitement their grandkids get knocking on a stranger's door for candy, dressing up and seeing other kids dressed as their favorite characters, etc.
Pumpkin beer doesn't usually have pumpkin in it, though a minority do. It's usually just a regular beer brewed with a particular blend of spices, mainly cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and maybe some cardamom. It's not sweet and is usually brewed as a brown ale or IPA, which tends towards the dry end of beers.
I love fall. I live the n California, and it's a glimpse into a cooler season. As of yet, it's just a little cool n the mornings. We still have a way to go for cold weather.
And right now with all the fires the smoke is so thick you cant get the blue skies and the foliage is burning. Friend were evacuated in East Santa Rosa last night. I grew up there.
Both "autumn" and "fall" originated in Britain, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary. They had this article on Twitter just a few days ago: www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/autumn-vs-fall
We don’t call it “leaf peeping,” but it depends on where you’re from. New England has a lot of “British” isms to it. For NY (NOT the city) it’s a foliage tour. You should probably actually experience how vast these autumn vistas are in states like NY when the leafs are at their peak, then you’ll get why foliage tours exist.
My favorite thing about this time is the clothes. You can actually look nice ( smart). In summer you are hot and usually wear as little as possible. In winter you are bundled up in bulky items trying to keep warm. But in fall you get to wear sweaters and boots. You can dress in layers and look put together in a way no other reason allows.
Never heard of the term “leaf peeping.” But watching the leaves change from green to deep red, orange and gold colors is incredible. I have favorite trees in my neighborhood that get particularly beautiful and I’m sad when the leaves have fallen off. Autumn is also associated with high school and college football, so I think that factors in. We also have the term “sweater weather” which is such a relief after hot and humid summers. I chose to get married in autumn because it’s my favorite season and I know a lot of people who did, also.
We had a masquerade ball/reception for our wedding, Oct 31st. 😄 People were encouraged to wear masks in the invitations and simple ones were provided by the place-settings if they came w/o one.
When we go on a drive to look at the Autumn leaves, we're not going to WATCH them turn color, we're simply going to breathe in the beauty OF their color. And typically when one goes "leaf peeping", they're not just looking at one tree. That would be stupid and something we could do on our street or the local park. We'll go to an area where you can take in the majesty of an entire valley of color. I think if you visited New Hampshire/Vermont or the Smoky Mountain National Park this time of year, you'd understand. I just think we Americans celebrate life in a way that is foreign to you. That's why we have so many celebratory activities and seasons/holidays.
We spent a week in Asheville, NC last October during peak leaf peeping time and went into the national park and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was beautiful.
as someone who lives on florida, when it hits september / october, it cools down by like 10-20°F so even tho it’s 75°F, it’s been 100°F for months on end so it is cold to us.
Perfect north eastern autumn day would be ; wake up to a crisp 55°f day, throw on a light coat or hoodie, pick up a pumpkin spice coffee . drive to the apple orchard enjoying the vibrant red and orange quilt of trees covering the mountains. Walk between the trees picking apples. Finish with a hot mug of cider and warm cider doughnuts. End the day with an evening bonfire roasting marshmallows, drinking hot chocolate or cold beer with those you feel closest to. Autumn is the beginning of the gathering together season, the time we start slowing down and remember to take time with friends and family.
The key to decorating for Fall on a budget is to build your collection over the years and buy at the end of the season. Also you can do a lot with things like leaves that you can just collect for free.
