Did Phil see his shadow?, February flowers, polar vortex!

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE If Candlemas [February 2] be mild and gay, Go saddle your horses and buy them hay; But if Candlemas be stormy and black, It carries the winter away on its back. –Proverb Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Spring begins in 46 days Question of the Day How often has the groundhog really predicted the coming of spring? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Which state is the happiest of the United States? – Answer Did Phil See His Shadow? Groundhog Day 2021 Happy Groundhog Day 2021! Did Phil see his shadow? Will we enjoy an early spring? Find out—and learn more about this unusual holiday—which has its roots in astronomy and some weird European traditions, including a famous weather-predicting groundhog!    READ MORE   SPONSORED From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science Help your children explore the world around them, starting with the inside of a flower!   LEARN MORE   Flowers for February February Birth Flowers With Valentine’s Day on people’s minds, February is a big month for flowers. But, oddly enough, the red rose is not February’s birth month flower! Find out which flowers belong to February, plus the meanings behind them.   READ MORE   SPONSORED 4 Foods Causing You To Gain Weight There are 4 foods that can hijack the chemicals in your brain. Millions of Americans consume these common foods every day you might have eaten them this morning. They can “rewire” your brain and cause you to crave fat, sugars, and carbs, even when your stomach is full. Click To See The 4 Foods. >>   LEARN MORE   Astronomy's Cross-Quarter Days Quarter Days and Cross-Quarter Days Discover how Groundhog Day got started, why weddings were traditionally in June, and why we hold elections in the fall! It’s all rooted in the ancient Celtic calendar. The solstices and equinoxes were called “Quarter Days” and the mid-points were called “Cross-Quarter Days,” marking the beginning...   READ MORE   Light up dark hallways with handcrafted night lights! This country barn night light handcrafted in Dublin, NH is an adorable addition to hallways, bathrooms, bedrooms, or anywhere you need a little extra light! The roof features The Old Farmer’s Almanac logo, reminiscent of the painted barn advertisements of the early- to mid-20th century. Enjoy the warm relaxing glow of this intricate night light!   LEARN MORE   $16.95 February Brings a Polar Vortex! February Forecast and a Polar Vortex What’s in store for February weather? See quick forecasts for February’s holidays—and get an update on the polar vortex that is bringing some icy blasts from the Arctic and snowfall across many regions!   READ MORE   How can I easily get rid of ticks this spring? The best tick remover is always the one that you have with you the moment you need it! This handy tick remover can be kept on your key chain and comes in a pack of 3 so you can share with family and friends. When you find a disease-spreading tick, you’ll want it out as fast as possible! That is why The Old Farmer’s Store recommends patented tick removers from the Tick Key Company.   LEARN MORE   $19.95 Fun With Shadows Groundhog Day and Shadow Fun Groundhog Day. Just a bizarre tradition involving a marmot, right? Actually, Groundhog Day is based in astronomy and full of amazing sky-related stuff. Let’s have some shadow fun!   READ MORE   What do you call a bee with a low buzz? The 2021 Engagement Calendar includes clever questions and riddles just like this! The daily planner provides plenty of space to jot down appointments, events, reminders, observations, and inspirations. Cheer up each day with wit, wisdom, a quote, a proverb, or a bit of folklore!   LEARN MORE   $10.00 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. © 2021 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.