Wearing socks to bed, Christmas dinner, George's eggnog?

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE In seed-time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy. –William Blake (1757–1827) Thursday, December 17, 2020 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 4 days Question of the Day I have a recipe from a French cookbook that calls for fines herbes. What is this? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Six-eighths of a discoverer, a preposition, and a vowel. (Use these clues to find the three "words" that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer Wearing Socks to Bed Wearing Socks to Bed: Warm Feet, Better Sleep? Ever heard the old advice that wearing socks can help you fall asleep? Now there is evidence that there is some truth to this advice. Warm feet lead to better (and faster) sleep!   READ MORE   SPONSORED Slim & Healthy After 60: All It Takes is 1 Small Change Former Idol star was suffering from digestive discomfort, fatigue, and more serious health issues. That has all changed…He lost weight, feels great, and it was all without some crazy diet or strenuous exercise program. Watch how he did it here >>   LEARN MORE   Cool White Christmas Tool! Christmas Weather Forecast 2020: Will It Be a White Christmas? Are snowflakes on your wish list? Our cool White Christmas weather tool lets you plug in your location to find out if it will be snowy or rainy or dry. Plus, see the 2020 Christmas weather forecast summary for the U.S. and Canada.   READ MORE   Wondering about the date and significance of the Full Cold Moon? Celebrate December’s Full Cold Moon with our 2021 Moon Calendar! This calendar will answer all your questions with fascinating lunar facts and moonlit folklore!   LEARN MORE   10.99 Fun Christmas Craft Activity How to Make Cinnamon Ornaments These homemade cinnamon ornaments are super-easy, with only three ingredients!  They’re a lovely way to decorate the Christmas tree—and a fun craft for all ages.   READ MORE   How can I enjoy a winter wonderland in my garden? This calendar brings you not just the days of the year, but gardening advice and secrets galore! A favorite of gardeners for more than 40 years, this beautiful calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore.     LEARN MORE   $9.99 Christmas Dinner Ideas Christmas Dinner Recipes Our Christmas Dinner Recipes collection has you covered on all the classic mains—Christmas Glazed Ham, Prime Rib Roast and Yorkshire Pudding, and Roasted Turkey.  Plus, this year, we’ve included some smaller mains for smaller gatherings. And don’t forget about the delicious sides...   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 George Washington's Eggnog George Washington's Christmas Eggnog Enjoy this homemade old-school eggnog recipe from Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate. There’s also an amusing story to tell about this popular recipe, which might offer up a nice little tidbit of cocktail conversation to go with your festive concoction.    READ MORE   40% Off Adorable Peppermint Aprons for Kids! Get cooking with the kiddos with fun peppermint aprons! Enjoy your time in the kitchen as a family this holiday season. The Christmas presents and candy canes on the Peppermint Apron evoke warm holiday memories and tasty winter treats. Make lasting memories this winter!   LEARN MORE   $14.99 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 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.