Harvest Festival: What is it? And are you doing anything to celebrate it?| Newsround

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Harvest Festival celebrates the time of year when crops have been gathered from the field and people can reflect and show gratitude for the food that they have.

It dates back a long time in British history, to when people relied on crops for food and famers would give thanks for a good harvest.

At school many of you learn about harvest time, and collect food for those in need in your local community. Some of you might have a special assembly, or collect food parcels to give out.

The festival is usually celebrated on the Sunday nearest to the Harvest Moon. - this year's is on 1 October.

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