What is Boxing Day?, Kwanzaa, seed catalogs!

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, December 26, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 83 days until spring begins Question of the Day Will asters survive the winter in northern Kentucky? What measures should I take to ensure this? – Answer Puzzle of the Day When does a caterpillar improve in morals? – Answer Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp and even. –John Mason Neale (1818–66) ADVERTISEMENT Boxing Day 2021: What Is Boxing Day? Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26! This year, that’s a Sunday. Why is it called Boxing Day? And what, if anything, does boxing have to do with it? Boxing Day, like a box, has many points of interest. Here are the short history of Boxing Day, some recipes, and more.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2022. It’s easy, fun, and free to try!   LEARN MORE   Kwanzaa 2021 Kwanzaa 2021 begins on Sunday, December 26, and lasts through January 1, 2022. Learn about the origins and traditions of Kwanzaa!    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   Champagne Mimosa Champagne Mimosas are a sophisticated treat with brunch. Dress them up by serving in tulip glasses on ice or simply multiply the recipe and fill up a pitcher.    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   Ricotta and Smoked-Salmon Bruschetta This Ricotta and Smoked-Salmon Bruschetta is an easy, delicious appetizer with a touch of elegance. The combination of creamy ricotta and smoky salmon is addictive! For a fancy twist, try stirring some grated lemon zest into the ricotta.    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   Free Garden Seed Catalogs and Plant Catalogs It may feel early, but the garden season really begins in December with the arrival of the countless seed catalogs in our mailboxes. Here is a wonderful list of free garden seed catalogs—and some of our favorites. Given the massive increase in gardening in recent years, the growers…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Our 2022 Daily Planner doubles as a diary, monthly calendar, and address book! “This calendar is incomparable. I have a huge stack of them from previous years, and they serve as diaries as well as calendars. Through the years I’ve tried others, and for me, nothing came close.” –Susan   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