Question: What was the original name for the fall season?
Answer: The third season of the year was known as “harvest” in England, before the founding of America and before the terms “fall” or “autumn” came into use. It was the time of year when farmers gathered and prepared their crops for winter storage, hence the name “harvest.” By the 19th century, “fall” had become an Americanism and “autumn” was more commonly used in England.
