Do wewe Have Any Traditions During The Autumn/Colder Months?

Typically, I decorate Halloween and leave up throughout November because my decorations are Autumn, not Halloween, and those colours and things still apply. It makes my life easier and I get to enjoy it longer. I am not a comercial person. I detest plastic if I can help it, too. I upendo scented candles, things of glass, wood, metal, nature -natural things, being the earth mother-type. I want my nyumbani to smell of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and mulling spice, oranges, and pumpkin, boga spice!

I bake pies~ specifically pumpkin in November. (Also others- including pecan pie.) I will sip my hot mulled apple cider & create my own traditions centered around the upendo and quality, gratitude & faith I feel. Feasting is fine ~ but instead of hurrying through prepartions that may begin the night before, etc. I would rather not eat early to try to catch football and everyone then leave. I would much prefer a lovely chajio, chakula cha jioni with family AND Marafiki around evening as it begins to get dark and be filled with games and relaxation.