Pumpkin Harvest Celebration
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Pumpkin Harvest Celebration is an informal autumn occasion centred on pumpkins and seasonal food. Known in Russian as Tykvenny Spas, it has no single established ritual; its appeal lies in colourful produce, shared dishes and a reason to gather.
How it is celebrated: pumpkin-themed events feature soups, baked treats, harvest displays and craft activities. Pumpkins become autumn decorations, while visitors exchange recipes and admire unusually shaped specimens.
Botanically, a pumpkin is a pepo, a specialised berry-like fruit. Its usual place among vegetables in the kitchen disguises its close family connection to cucumbers and melons.