Tuesday was the autumnal equinox. This is the day in autumn when the night and the day are the same length, each 12 hours long. Many people think about their family members who have passed away at this time of year. They go to the cemetery and put white chrysanthemums on their family graves. There is another flower that you can see at this time of year. It is the red spider lily, known in Japanese as “higanbana.” The flowers are blooming here and there, so look around and see if you can find some. They are beautiful from far away, but they look even better if you look down at them from above!    (114 words)

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