St. Nicholas Day tomorrow, cinnamon rolls, grow berries for free!

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, December 5, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 16 days until winter begins Question of the Day Can you recommend any home remedies for arthritis? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What do men never wish to be in and yet labor hard to possess? – Answer Then came the merry makers in, And carols roar’d with blithesome din; If unmelodious was the song, It was a hearty note, and strong. –Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) ADVERTISEMENT St. Nicholas Day 2021 Was Saint Nicholas a real person? Is he the true Santa Claus and Father Christmas? Find out about the history of St. Nicholas Day and the traditions associated with this holiday (leave out those shoes!).    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 ev   LEARN MORE   Cinnamon Rolls Soft, fluffy, and delicious, make our Cinnamon Rolls the next baking challenge! Their heavenly scent will fill the kitchen. We also include the special icing to finish off the perfect pastry!    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   How to Take Fruit Bush Cuttings for New Plants! Get new berry plants for free by simply taking cuttings from other healthy shrubs during the winter. We’ll show you how to propagate your soft fruit bushes this winter.    WATCH VIDEO    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   Flowering Houseplants to Brighten Winter Here are great flowering houseplants to brighten your winter days. These plants are practically bulletproof and will blossom indoors for weeks.    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   100 Ways to Avoid Dying “Don’t let a lizard count your teeth.” Discover 100 ways to avoid dying—without giving up any of the stuff you really like to do or eat, according to age-old folklore. (None of these “surefire” ways was made up!)    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook by The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardeners love it so much, we had to print more! Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Weekly Almanac... Share with a Friend 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