Thursday, September 21, 2006

It's the end of the season

The Fall Equinox is sometime this week. The exact date moves from year to year, but it's always around Sept. 21-23.

It's the time of year when the sun is directly above the Equator. Night and Day are the same length. Many folks celebrate this time of year. It means summer has officially come to an end. It signifies the end of Harvest Season. Back in the day, people celebrated this time of year by giving thanks to their gods. Over time, the harvest celebrations of the Fall Equinox began to coincide with modern Thanksgiving traditions.

But, as I learned today, The Fall Equinox is also the end of another season.