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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, December 11, 2023   How like a winter hath my absence been  From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year!  What freezings have I felt, what dark days seen?  What old December’s bareness every where!  –William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 10 days until winter begins View the Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To begin a diet to lose weight go camping quit smoking straighten hair wean animals or children Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day What is Saturnalia? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why ought the stars to be good astronomers? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT DON’T HALFWAY THE HOLIDAY Christmas is creeping closer – get ’em something they actually want! Ditch the ho-hum holiday and explore our HUGE selection of giftable gear, from cheery cheek holders to workwear that reignites their doing spirit!   LEARN MORE   Pick the Perfect Gift for Each Zodiac Sign The clock is running out. Soon, the holidays will be here! You could wait for Santa to do the heavy lifting of gifting—or you could let stars help you “sleigh” this season! Discover the perfect gift by zodiac sign.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Give Dad something he'll use this year! Keeping the tradition of American leather-working alive, Rogue Industries crafts durable bison and moose leather wallets in Maine.   LEARN MORE   Top 5 Coldest Cities in the United States What are the top five coldest cities in the United States? We’ve compiled a new list based on mean annual temperatures to see which city is the coldest of them all. Did your city make the cut?    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT A gift that is as meaningful as it is practical! The Almanac Essentials Gift Bundle is not just a present; it’s a year-round companion for anyone with a green thumb or a love for nature. Order today!   LEARN MORE   Kiwifruit Did you know these tasty and nutrient-packed fruits grow on a vine and aren’t native to New Zealand? That’s right! There are kiwi plants for both colder and warmer regions. Here’s what you need to know about growing your own kiwifruit.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Shipping Now: 2024 Gardening Calendars! The Gardening Calendar is our most popular calendar. Our readers love its friendly planting reminders, inspiring quotations, growing advice, folklore, and beautiful full-color illustrations!   LEARN MORE   Martha's Great Cake Here’s Martha Washington’s “Great Cake” recipe!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Did you know there's an Almanac Club? That’s right! Join the Almanac Club today and receive an exclusive club member box containing the latest Almanac, Weather Calendar, and replicas of Almanacs from 100 and 200 years ago!   LEARN MORE   10 Ways to Save Money on Heating Everyone wants to save on their heating bill, so here are ten ways to cut heating costs and keep your home warmer in the cold season!    READ MORE    ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Get The Old Farmer's Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo "Alexa, ask Farmer's Almanac about today."  Did a friend forward you the briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store 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