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Fall equinox celebrations: The first day
of Autumn which falls on SEP-20 to 23

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The Fall Equinox is also known as: Alban Elfed, Autumn Equinox, Autumnal Equinox, Cornucopia, Feast of Avilon, Festival of Dionysus, Harvest Home, Harvest Tide, Mabon, Night of the Hunter, Second Harvest Festival, Wine Harvest, Witch's Thanksgiving, and the first day of autumn.

Etymology:

The word "equinox" was derived from Latin term "æquinoctium" which, in turn, came from "æquus" (equal), and "nox" (night).

It refers to the time that occurs twice a year when the nighttime is equal to the daytime -- each being nominally 12 hours in duration.

In Old English, the language spoken circa 450 to 1100 CE, called it efnniht.

Topics covered in this section:

	Multi-faith celebration. When and why does the fall equinox happen?
	Celebrations by various faiths, countries & eras
	More celebrations; equinox traditions; egg balancing beliefs

Related essays on this web site:

	Spring equinox
	Easter
	Summer solstice
	Winter solstice

Internet sites featuring cards and images:

	Zazzle has a group of autumnal equinox greeting and note cards at: http://www.zazzle.com
	Big Dates has a series of fall/autumn greeting cards at: http://www.bigdates.com
	Blue Mountain has a series of Earth Spirituality card, including an Autumn Equinox card at: http://www.bluemountain.com/
	Greeting Card Universe has a group of cards at: http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/
	Ken Williams has posted images of the fall equinox sunrise on 2005 at: http://www.knowth.com/
	Ric Kemp's group of paintings based on Avebury in Wiltshire  can be seen at: http://www.knowth.com/

Copyright © 2002 to 2011 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Originally written: 2002-AUG-7
Latest update: 2011-JUN-23
Author: B.A. Robinson

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