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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 14 days until winter begins Question of the Day What kind of Christmas tree is most popular? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What word is that which by having a single letter transposed becomes its own opposite? – Answer Clouded with snow The cold winds blow, And shrill on leafless bough The robin with its burning breast Alone sings now. –Walter John de La Mare (1873–1956) December 7: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ADVERTISEMENT 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    ADVERTISEMENT Never pay another heating bill again! The Liberator Gen 2 Rocket Heater is here. Burn yard scraps and pellets efficiently. Heats your home with less wood than any other method. Burns clean with no smoke. Heats up to 2000sqft and can boil water.   LEARN MORE   The Year's Best Planet Display: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter Lined Up Step out at sunset the next clear evening. Now and for the next couple of weeks, a gorgeous row of bright planets, like a string of pearls, graces the low southwestern sky from 5 to 6 PM each night. And this week, the Moon joins the show, pairing up with a planet each night!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   Warm Brownie Pie Like your brownies gooey-soft in the center and very chocolate-y? This pie is for you! This recipe is from our Eats cookbook, available at our online store.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down! All of the activities and topics in this award-winning series are specially selected and developed for kids—and people who are kids at heart!   LEARN MORE   Winter-Flowering Plants for Fragrance, Color and Berries Does your garden feel drab, dull, and uninteresting in winter? Well, that doesn’t need to be the case. This coming season, plant trees and shrubs that will transform your garden into a winter wonderland of fragrance, color, and visual interest.  Here are our favorite winter-…    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy the change of seasons in the stunning Country Calendar! The 2022 Country Calendar is sure to bring a smile to your face with the simple joys of the country whether you’re in a city or a small town!   LEARN MORE   Full Moon for December 2021 December’s full Cold Moon rises on Saturday, December 18, 2021! The Old Farmer’s Almanac will reveal everything you need to know about the Cold Moon and what makes it special.     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   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