Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
In seed-time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy. –William Blake (1757–1827) December 27 is St. John's Day, symbolized by wine. Read more in the "12 Days of Christmas" article below. | | | Question of the Day What is the significance of the dreidel game that children play at Chanukah? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day Did Jonah cry when the whale swallowed him? – Answer | | Free Garden Seed Catalogs and Plant Catalogs Here is a wonderful list of free garden seed catalogs—and places to buy seeds and plants online. These plant nurseries offer the best-quality plants, a lot of selection and interesting varieties, and great value. Start dreaming and ordering early to make your choice! | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Try our Garden Planner for FREE! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates! | | What Are the 12 Days of Christmas? Is “The Twelve Days of Christmas!” just a song? Nope! Learn what this festive celebration is all about—and when the 12 days start (and end). It’s a fascinating look at our fun Christmas traditions. Plus, find out how much those 12 gifts would cost today! | | | | Mulled Wine Mulled wine is simply a red wine that is sweetened, spiced, and heated. It’s so easy to warm up—in a pot or slow cooker. Who doesn’t like a toasty, fragrant drink on a cold winter’s night? The aroma fills the room! | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for next year's gardening season now! We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2024. Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. | | Light Wassail Our Light Wassail (non-alcoholic drink) is a hot mulled cider with just the right amount of spices for both adults and kids to enjoy! | | | | ADVERTISEMENT The only planner you'll need to stay on track! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations. | | Cinnamon Rolls These are simply the BEST Cinnamon Rolls—just like the ones your grandmother used to make! Our Cinnamon Rolls should be your next baking project: soft, fluffy, and delicious. | | | | | | | ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ | | | | You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. Is Daily too much? Switch to weekly! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version | | | | |
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