Fall

Pumpkins are a harvest symbol and part of our nostalgia for a simpler time. But while the word "pumpkin" has been around for centuries, the plant dates back thousands of years.

This year, well-known retailers including Home Depot, Michaels and Starbucks started promoting their fall or Halloween lines earlier than ever.

Commentator David Bouchier speculates about the history of our curious obsession with fallen leaves.

The expectations of leaf peepers could be crushed this season. The final days of summer brought warm and humid weather. And that could dampen the…