Traditional wassail, snowball cookies, star of Bethlehem

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat, Please put a penny in the old man's hat; If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do, If you haven't got a ha'penny, God bless you! –Beggar's Rhyme Monday, December 23, 2019 357th day of the year Spring begins in 87 days Eddie Vedder (musician) was born on this day in 1964. Victor Borge (comedian & pianist) died on this day in 2000. Question of the Day How can you forecast the coming winter weather using a persimmon?  Answer Snowball Cookies Snowball Cookies Bring the snow indoors with these classic snowball cookies! This easy recipe has a delicate crunch from the addition of cornmeal.   READ MORE   The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years!    LEARN MORE   $5.99 (Save $4) Wassail Drink Recipe Traditional Wassail For centuries, going back to Anglo-Saxon times, holiday revelers have wished each other “Wes hal!”—Be Whole!—while sharing this drink.   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   $8.99 (Save $6) Setting Up a Buffet Table How to Set Up a Buffet Table Here are 10 tips for setting up a buffet table. The buffet approach allows guests to mingle instead of being stuck in their seat next to one or two people—and gives guests freedom to eat what and when they wish.   READ MORE   The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.     LEARN MORE   $9.99 (Save $5) Top 5 Coldest Cities? The Top 5 Coldest Cities: Winter 2019 What are the top 5 coldest cities in the United States? Here’s the list, based on average temperatures from January 2019, according to the National Weather Service.   READ MORE   The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8 Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down!   LEARN MORE   $5.97 The Star of Bethlehem The Star of Bethlehem Was the Star of Bethlehem a real celestial body or a miraculous vision? Astronomer Bob Berman discusses the prevailing theories and adds his own thoughts into the mix.   READ MORE   Farmers' Market Cotton Tote Bag This sturdy cotton canvas bag features The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792 logo on one side and the message “Support Your Local Farmers” on the other. Made in the USA.    LEARN MORE   $9.97 (Save $3) 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.