Geminids peak tonight!, it's Friday the 13th, Christmas weather lore

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE Nothing, no one, is too small to matter. What you do is going to make a difference. –Madeleine L'Engle (1918–2007) December 13: St. Lucia's Day Friday, December 13, 2019 347th day of the year Winter begins in 8 days Jamie Foxx (actor) was born on this day in 1967. Grandma Moses (artist) died on this day in 1961. Question of the Day I'd like to re-create those pumpkin spice mixtures I've seen for sale in gift shops. What is the right proportion of ingredients?  Answer Geminids Peak Tonight! Geminids 2019: How to See the Geminid Meteor Shower December 13 The most active meteor shower of the year peaks the night of Friday, December 13. These are the Geminids, the sky's "Old Faithful." Their trustworthy, one‑a‑minute frequency has created reliable December sparklers for the past century.   READ MORE   SPONSORED 11 Holiday Gift Ideas Gardeners Will Love If you have someone on your holiday gift list who loves gardening, we have made gift planning a little easier. This year Jung Seed has created a special holiday gift guide full of fun, creative ideas your gardener will love.   LEARN MORE   Telecommunications and Weather How Teleconnections Affect the Weather (And Our Forecast) What can we look forward to weatherwise over the next several months? Almanac meteorologist Michael Steinberg explains a few of the factors that go into our forecasts and predicts how well our forecast will hold up.   READ MORE   Colorful Cell Phone Purses Hot gift! Just the right size for your phone, cash, identification, and a few cards.   LEARN MORE   $32.99 Christmas and Winter Lore Winter Weather Folklore Weather folklore is a favorite among Almanac readers, and no more so than when it comes to the prognostics of the wintery season. Here are some of our favorite proverbs—including Christmas lore!   READ MORE   Vegetable Gardener's Handbook BRAND-NEW #1 BESTSELLER!  After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single "how to garden" reference book that includes all of our expertise!   LEARN MORE   $14.95 Yummy Holiday Food Gifts Homemade Holiday Food Gift Ideas Put your hands and handiwork into your gifts. Make holiday food gifts from the kitchen—from buttery Shortbread Cookies to Christmas Fruitcake to an easy Bûche de Nöel.   READ MORE   The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that makes a great stocking stuffer! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs.   LEARN MORE   $14.99 It's Friday the 13th! Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky? | Origin of Friday the 13th The next Friday the 13th is December 13, 2019!  Why is this day often associated with bad luck? What is the meaning of Friday the 13th and how did this superstition even begin? Find out.   READ MORE   The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! Makes a great gardener gift!   LEARN MORE   $9.99 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2019 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.