"A sense of solidarity with the rest of the country probably drives the desire to decorate for many Southwesterners. Phoenix is notoriously a city of transplants. According to the US Census Bureau, about 61% of Arizonans were born in other states, so perhaps we feel the need to maintain a seasonal rhythm we knew elsewhere. It makes me connect with a sense of being American"
"If nothing else, updating the palette of my home for fall scratches an itch for change. In the desert Southwest, we spend half the year in unrelenting heat. Even when autumn officially arrives, it brings few visible signs. But despite the monotony of the world outside, my own space can transform into a little seasonal sanctuary. It's a much-needed breath of fresh air amid the sameness - and it gives me hope that, even in Phoenix, the actual air will eventually cool down."
Living in Arizona often means fall feels like summer, so seasonal decorations create a sense of autumn indoors. Pumpkins, garlands, and faux leaves provide a personal version of the season and evoke childhood memories. A shared national rhythm and high transplant population foster solidarity and a feeling of American identity tied to autumn pastimes. Redecorating satisfies a desire for change amid long stretches of heat and limited outdoor signs of fall. Small aesthetic touches and scented items transform living spaces into seasonal sanctuaries and offer hope and comfort despite unchanging outdoor weather.
Read at Business Insider
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