Shortest day, Great Conjunction tonight!, what is Yule?

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. –Susan Cooper, The Shortest Day Monday, December 21, 2020 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins today Question of the Day What can you tell me about Halcyon Days? – Answer Puzzle of the Day On three legs I stand, And when taken in hand, My nose often points to the light. Inside I'm as black as any coal sack, But my outside is polished and bright. (1897) (What is being described?) – Answer Shortest Day of the Year Winter Solstice 2020: The First Day of Winter The winter solstice happens on Monday, December 21, 2020. This is the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year. What happens at the winter solstice? Why is the solstice important? Enjoy solstice facts and folklore...   READ MORE   SPONSORED 3 Breakfast Mistakes Linked To Weight Gain (#2 Will Surprise You) The common belief is the timing of when you eat in the morning is everything when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, however, this is simply not true. What’s really shocking is that Americans are learning what they thought was a “healthy breakfast”, is actually leading to their poor digestion and weight gain. Watch The Video.   LEARN MORE   Great Conjunction Tonight! Great Conjunction 2020: Jupiter and Saturn Meet on Solstice A rare, spectacular sky event is about to unfold: the greatest conjunction ever! It will be more impressive than the usual celestial headliners, like lunar eclipses and Mercury transits. And it will be visible around the world. On the very day of the solstice, December 21, 2020, Jupiter will come...   READ MORE   Light up your home for the winter - 40% off! These gorgeous Pink and Red Mercury Lanterns will dazzle your home! Add elegant ambiance to your festive décor with The Old Farmer’s lighting options.   LEARN MORE   $9.95 Ancient Markers 6 Ancient Sites Aligned With the Solstice and Equinox Across time, people have marked the changes of seasons—sometimes in dramatic ways! Here are six amazing ancient sites aligned with the solstices and equinoxes.   READ MORE   How can I keep my feet warm this winter? These super warm Alpaca Fleece OutdoorAdventure socks are guaranteed to keep your toes toasty while you’re enjoying winter activities! Save $5 on these naturally soft, durable, and warm socks today!     LEARN MORE   $26.95 What is Yule? What Is Yule? | Christmas Traditions Are you familiar with the tradition of the Yule log? Or perhaps you like to “troll the ancient yuletide carols”? Today, many of us know the Yule log only as a tasty chocolate dessert, but there’s a lot more to this centuries-old tradition than that!   READ MORE   Save $5 on Honey & Clover Foaming Hand Soap! The sweet scent of Honey & Clover Foaming Hand Soap is sure to get you dreaming of spring! Enjoy hints of floral honey with touches of orange flower and cinnamon in this luxurious Foaming Hand Soap, now $5 off!   LEARN MORE   $9.97 Why the Seasons Change The Reason for the Seasons What causes our four seasons—winter, spring, summer, and fall? People puzzled over this for centuries. (Hint: It’s not the distance between the Sun and Earth.) Find the reasons for the seasons.    READ MORE   How can you enjoy the light of the sun in winter months? Dazzling Old Farmer’s Almanac Sun Catchers are the perfect way to add brightness to your winter days! Our Sun Catchers were hand-pressed from recycled glass by the Old Hancock Glassworks using a centuries-old technique. SAVE 40% on Old Farmer’s Almanac Sun Catchers today!   LEARN MORE   $5.95 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 HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE View Web Version 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. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.