Hoppin' John, New Year traditions, Orion in the sky

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, December 30, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 79 days until spring begins Question of the Day How long has New Year’s Eve been celebrated? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Did Jonah cry when the whale swallowed him? – Answer All day the clouds Grow cold and fall, And soft the white fleece shrouds Field, hill and wall. –Charles Bertram Johnson (b. 1880) ADVERTISEMENT Hoppin’ John: A Traditional Southern Dish for New Year's Day Welcome in the New Year with Hoppin’ John, a traditional New Year’s Day dish, and luck will follow you all year long!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT If You Feel Bloated, Tired, or Fat...Try this According to Dr. Gundry’s research, there’s one “anti-nutrient” that’s become widespread in American food. And this unhealthy compound — rather than just “age” — is often behind the digestive, energy, and weight problems people are having.   LEARN MORE   Orion the Hunter Reigns in the Winter Sky All of Orion’s stars are easy to spot in the winter sky. We’re in a period of dark night skies, so let’s do some old-fashioned stargazing and go hands-on under the sky.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids! Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store!   LEARN MORE   New Year's Traditions From Around the World Many New Year’s traditions that we take for granted actually date from ancient times. This year, ring out the old and ring in the new with a New Year tradition—or two! From singing “Auld Lang Syne” to eating black-eyed peas for good luck to eating 12 grapes at midnight,…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT “New, useful, and entertaining matter” for 2022 in your trusted Almanac! The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the original, and longest running, guide to daily living. You can count on your new edition to deliver a comprehensive and trustworthy guide to 2022.   LEARN MORE   Winter Landscaping: Tune In To The Four Winds It's winter, the dormant season. Plant and tree growth has slowed to a crawl or stopped completely. This is the perfect time to try out a winter landscaping exercise we'll call the "Four Directions" or "Four Winds."     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for cozy cold weather with your 2022 Weather Calendar! The Weather Calendar will expand your weather wisdom with fun facts like how to test ice safety, how a sunset turns red, and how day length affects fall foliage.   LEARN MORE   Homemade Deodorant, Aftershave, and Shaving Cream Why make homemade deodorant, shaving cream, aftershave, and toner? It's simple, better for your skin than chemicals, and accessible from your pantry in a pinch! See our simple recipes using natural pantry ingredients.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT A daily planner filled with fun facts and cheerful illustrations! “It’s been several years, and I still look forward to ordering this wonderful calendar annually … It’s terrific, from cover to cover. Thank you for this planner … a diary, and so much more.” –Sheila   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version