First Day of Fall in Chelmsford

Written by Jaimie Cura

Fall officially began in Chelmsford Wednesday morning, Sept. 23.

“During the autumnal equinox, day and night are balanced to nearly 12 hours each all over the world,” weather.com reported.

The Sept. 23 Google doodle is even dedicated to the change of the season.

If you’re lamenting the last of the lazy days of summer, don’t fret! Here’s some of the most awesome things about autumn:

1. Comfy sweaters
2. Apple cider
3. Apple picking
4. The sound of leaves crunching under your feet
5. Halloween! Thanksgiving!
6. Not having to shave your legs every two days
7. Pumpkin spice everything
8. The return of cozy, knitted hats
9. Pumpkin carving
10. Decorating with gourds and pumpkins from local farms

In the comment section below tell us your favorite thing about fall!