Mabon happens on (or around) the autumnal equinox, usually around September 22nd. It is the second of three harvest festivals: Lughnasadh, harvesting wheats and grains being the first in August. Mabon occurs in September, harvesting gourds, pumpkins and apples. The third and most widely known harvest sabbat is Samhain, which is more commonly known and celebrated as Halloween. Samhain is the harvest of remaining apples, root vegetables, nuts and berries in October. This middle harvest, Mabon, is often referred to as the "witches thanksgiving" since it celebrates the abundance of the past year with a feast. It is a good time to set intentions for things you want less of in your life, to let go of as the life dies off and the winter months approach.