NPR Shares 16 Cozy Fall Activities, From Gratitude Letters to Ancestral Altars

NPR’s fall bucket list offers 16 seasonal activities, including writing a gratitude letter and making an ancestral altar.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT

NPR has compiled 16 cozy activities for a fall bucket list, offering unusual ways to celebrate the season beyond pumpkin carving.

Suggestions include writing a gratitude letter and making an ancestral altar, adding options for reflection and remembrance to seasonal traditions.

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