Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
In January if the Sun appear,
March and April pay full dear.
–Weather folklore January 5 is Twelfth Night! | | | Question of the Day
Where does the word “turnpike” come from? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day
What did the beach say when the tide came in? – Answer | |  King Cake
A King Cake is a frosted sweet bread—a delicious cross between a coffee cake and a French pastry—with a hidden bean or tiny plastic baby baked inside. It’s traditionally made for Twelfth Night as well as Mardi Gras season. See our recipe—and the story behind the King Cake. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT The perfect book for budding minds!
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For centuries, going back to Anglo-Saxon times, holiday revelers have wished each other “Wes hal!” (“Be whole!”) while sharing this spiced apple drink. Try making wassail to warm your body and soul! | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Sample Garden Plans are Here!
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We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2023. 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. | |  20 True Blue Flowers for Your Garden
Considered the Holy Grail of the garden, no color is more challenging to find in the plant world than true blue. Supposedly, only 10% of all the flowers on Earth are blue! Here are 20 beautiful blue flowers—with pictures to gaze upon! | | | | | | | | ☞ 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.
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