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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, December 24, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 85 days until spring begins Question of the Day What exactly is the “Icelandic low” that weathercasters talk about? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is lengthened by being cut at both ends? – Answer Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat, Please to put a penny in the old man's hat; If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do, If you haven't got a ha'penny, God bless you! –Beggar's Rhyme ADVERTISEMENT Christmas Day 2021 We do we celebrate Christmas Day every year on December 25? Find out with a brief history of this all-important Christian festival—and know the meaning behind the symbols of Christmas. Plus, let’s bring Christmas alive with recipes, crafts, poetry, and customs from around the world!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get a tree with a pedigree Grow a piece of American history in your own backyard with the Johnny Appleseed Authentic™ Algeo apple tree! Each tree is genetically identical to the last surviving tree planted by the real Johnny Appleseed!   LEARN MORE   Christmas Firsts: The Origins of Christmas Traditions in America Do you know who printed the first Christmas card? Which president put up the first White House Christmas tree? Which department store hosted the first department store Santa? Here’s a look back at some Christmas firsts in American history.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 3 Dangerous Ingredients You're Feeding Your Dog “Are you harming your dog by feeding them the wrong food? There are 3 dangerous ingredients that no dog should ever eat, and if you are giving them to your dog then you might be slowly harming it.”   LEARN MORE   Martha's Great Cake Here’s Martha Washington’s “Great Cake” recipe for celebrating what she called “a true Virginia Christmas” at Mount Vernon.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Stunning weather photos for every month of the year! The 2022 Weather Calendar brings out Mother Nature’s splendor with striking photos from around the world and timeless weather lore. “Love this cal   LEARN MORE   Mulled Wine Mulled wine is simply a red wine that is sweetened, spiced, and heated. It’s so easy to warm up—in a pot or slow cooker—and makes any Christmas party more festive. Who doesn’t like a toasty, fragrant drink on a cold winter’s night? The aroma fills the room!    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   5 Favorite Christmas Plants The most popular Christmas plants—such as poinsettia, Christmas cactus, and amaryllis—add festive cheer to any home. Let’s talk about how to care for these favorite holiday plants to keep them blooming and looking their best through the holidays!    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   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