Why Christmas is celebrated on the 25th, is Rudolph a girl?, Christmas breakfast

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat, Please to 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 Tuesday, December 24, 2019 358th day of the year Spring begins in 86 days Robert Joffrey (dancer) was born on this day in 1930. Jack Klugman (actor) died on this day in 2012. Question of the Day Where did the saying "Jimmy Christmas" come from? Answer Why We Celebrate on the 25th Christmas Day 2019 Christmas occurs on a Wednesday this year. Discover why we celebrate Christmas Day on December 25, the symbols of Christmas, and a brief history of Christmas. Plus, let’s bring Christmas alive with recipes, crafts, poetry, and customs from around the world!   READ MORE   The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac ☼ Collector's Edition Special hardcover edition with new, useful, and entertaining matter! Also featuring astronomical tables, tides, holidays, eclipses, and weather forecasts for all 18 regions of the United States.   LEARN MORE   $16.95 Christmas Traditions in America Christmas Firsts: The Origins of Christmas Traditions in America When did the first Christmas card, Christmas tree, and department store Santa Claus appear in America? See when some of these Christmas traditions began!   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) Christmas Humor Is Rudolph a Girl? Christmas falls in late December and—as we all know—everyone's favorite red-nosed reindeer leads Santa's sleigh, as the story goes. In the wild, of course, the only reindeer left with antlers at Christmas are the females. So, is an all-girl team who finds their way to way to Santa's house?   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) Christmas Crackers? Simple Christmas Table Decorations and Settings Setting a table for Christmas? Here are 10 easy yet beautiful Christmas table ideas for yuletide cheer. From adding greenery to Christmas crackers, we have simple centerpiece and decoration ideas for a merry and bright holiday dinner.     READ MORE   The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8 Kids love it! Adults can't put it down!   LEARN MORE   $5.97 What's for Christmas Breakfast 10 Delicious Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes When planning a nice Christmas gathering, we may not think much about breakfast. And yet when the big day arrives, it's so nice to wake up to something special—nourishing but not overwhelming. Here are 10 Christmas breakfast and brunch recipes!   READ MORE   Vegetable Gardener's Handbook 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   $11.95 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.