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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, December 2, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 19 days until winter begins Question of the Day What is red flannel hash? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why didn't the dog want to go into the ark? – Answer To the cold December heaven Came the pale Moon and the stars, As the yellow Sun was sinking Behind the purple bars. –Charles Dawson Shanly (1811–75) ADVERTISEMENT THE OLD FARMER'S GUIDE TO HOLIDAY GIFTS DALLAS PRIDGEN JEWELRY - ONE AT A TIME BY HAND Don we now our Bob, the carnelian-nosed Reindeer. Comes as a pin or necklace in sterling silver or 14K gold. From our Sandra Boynton Collection. 800-477-1856. LEARN MORE FRESH VERMONT WREATHS FROM NORTHEAST KINGDOM BALSAM Fresh and fragrant balsam fir wreaths, from our Vermont family farm, shipped to your door. Also offering garlands, centerpieces, baskets, and much more! LEARN MORE ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT PILLOWS BY L-OMA An organic buckwheat pillow conforms to the head, neck and spine for optimal sleeping comfort and a cooler pillow. “Sleep well, dream well, be well…” LEARN MORE JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT THERE WERE NO AMERICAN-MADE HANDBAGS! Fully lined leather bags, handcrafted in Maine. Classy colors and classic designs. You can finally love your handbag again! LEARN MORE 5 Tips for Keeping Your Chickens Safe in Winter If you keep chickens outside in the winter, it's important to gear up for cold weather and take steps to protect against predators, keep your hens warm and dry, and maintain your chicken coops. See 5 tips to make sure that you have the same number of hens in April as you did in September!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The 1 Thing You Can Do At Home To Snap Back Sagging Skin Looking younger was once thought to be a luxury that only women who had access to plastic surgery and costly professional treatments could enjoy. Learn more about a game-changing discovery is finally leveling the playing field. Watch The Video!   LEARN MORE   Spicy Sinterklaas Cookies (Speculaas) Traditionally, these cookies represent St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) and are baked for his feast day (December 6). They have a delicious spice taste with hints of orange—and pair perfectly with a cold glass of milk.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Learn full Moon meanings with the 2022 Moon Calendar! Enchanting lunar photos and folklore!    LEARN MORE   Fun Ferns for Your Indoor Garden Ferns are the oldest living plants on Earth, having appeared over 350 million years ago, long before the dinosaurs. Despite their ancient age, they make gorgeous houseplants, adding elegance, rich green hues, and interesting texture to any indoor environment. Discover a few ferns for your indoor…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Your 2022 Gardening Calendar is now available! A dream of flower gardens foretells great joy. Make your dream a reality with the 2022 Gardening Calendar. Advice, folklore, and gardening secrets!   LEARN MORE   Designing a Tiny House in Nature All my life I've taken shelter when needed and where available, without giving it much of a second thought. But when I started designing my own "tiny home" in the woods, I wondered how much shelter I really needed. Does a robin need a roof over his head? Does a deer need a parlor window?    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Everyday Calendar can bring a smile to your face every day! “Love this little calendar; I keep it on my kitchen counter, and with my morning coffee read the info for the day to my husband and our dog ... They love it, too.” –Annette Caforio   LEARN MORE   Monthly Horoscope for December 2021 Check your Horoscope for December 2021! Every month, Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides horoscope updates for all 12 zodiac signs.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Hardcover Collector's Almanac is Shipping Now! Amaze your friends and surprise your family with the wit and wisdom in your Collector's Almanac: origins of full Moon names; a lunar way of foretelling the weather; instructions on measuring interesting weather phenomena, from tornadoes to earthquakes; helpful advice for your best garden ever (in   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... 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