<p>Every fall, the president of the college chooses a beautiful autumn day to cancel classes, giving students the opportunity to enjoy the foliage and the weather. No one knows when Mountain Day will be until the president has the bells rung early in the morning to signify that classes are canceled. After the bells finish ringing, Emersonians blare the “1812 Overture” on their stereos to make sure the whole Quad is aware of the holiday. A house across the Quad responds by playing the “Hallelujah Chorus.”</p>