The MT Almanac – September ’26

September arrives quietly, with heavy hedgerows, gathering swallows, dew-strung spider webs and the first chill beneath the morning sun. From the Harvest Moon and autumn equinox to Michaelmas geese, blackberry folklore and the old signs said to foretell the coming winter, we wander through the history, wildlife, skies and strange seasonal traditions of September.

Reviving Corn Dollies: Cultural Heritage and Folklore in Harvest Traditions

Corn dollies are traditional handcrafted items made from straw, typically wheat or other cereal grains, and are deeply rooted in harvest customs across various cultures, […]