This year, the real Harvest Moon happens in October, not September. Learn the names of all the full moons for each month of the year.

Oct 6, 2006 - Kelly Whitt

The gathering of the harvest has been celebrated for centuries around the world in the form of harvest festivals or by giving thanks at Thanksgiving celebrations.

Sep 1, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto

Costumes, parades, music, local food - the grape harvest is marked joyfully all over Switzerland each fall. Here, an overview of 2011's colorful events.

Aug 19, 2011 - Gail Mangold-Vine

Preserve garden harvests for winter consumption using both traditional methods and modern recipes.

Jun 18, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Onam, is the biggest festival of the Malayali community in Kerala, India. It is the harvest festival and homecoming celebration of legendary King Mahabali

Aug 23, 2010 - Chayanika Sen

The ancient Lammas-tide and the start of Harvest Festival, are still celebrated around the world, not only by farmers, but by the Church

Jul 25, 2010 - Sylvia Kent

Lammas Day was one of the oldest medieval festivals, a feast with pagan origins. It was a celebration of the end of the growing season and the gathering of the harvest.

Jul 28, 2008 - Rachel Bellerby

The ripening and reaping of grains were cause for great festivities. There were ceremonies and a feast. Celebrate the festival and enjoy recipes for the banquet.

Jul 29, 2009 - Jill Stefko

Groups of local volunteers are harvesting fruit trees in Britain's back gardens in a bid to prevent waste, create social communities and be energy efficient

Aug 24, 2010 - Preethi Manuel

Western Europe has many harvest celebrations each autumn, including Oktoberfest, Martinsmas, and Saint Leopold's Day.

Oct 16, 2007 - Lorri Brown

Growing demands on dwindling water supplies necessitate wiser management of this precious commodity. Unfortunately, outdated statutes can hamper conservation efforts.

Oct 21, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

As more and more consumers look for safe, healthy food options, Minnesota's farmers heed the call and lead the way in a booming locavore movement.

Jul 20, 2009 - Jessica Pieklo

August is the month of Cowes Week, shooting stars, holidays and carnivals. If ordinary barbecues and picnics don't appeal, here are some ideas for a themed party.

Sep 17, 2009 - Elaine Findlay

The Japanese really let their hair down when it comes to events that range from the exotic to the amazing, and August is the month for spectacular festivals and fireworks

Jul 29, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

These recommended books capture kids' imagination, make introducing thanksgiving and harvest ideas fun for parents and teachers, and encourage reading and learning.

Oct 20, 2009 - Linda Ashar

From late October through to February the olive harvest in Andalucia gets underway. It produces the majority of Spain's olive oil.

Oct 31, 2010 - Vivien Pelmore

Canada's wheat economy was sustained by Canadian Pacific Railway's special excursion trains for harvest workers.

Jan 23, 2009 - Kathleen Airdrie

Find out when to see the Harvest Moon, which is sometimes confused with the Hunter's Moon.

Aug 27, 2009 - Kelly Whitt

As gardens overflow with plum, red tomatoes and farmer's markets explode into rows of color, it's time to partake in the longtime tradition of canning and preserving.

Oct 5, 2009 - Leigh Vozzella