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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, January 6, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 72 days until spring begins Question of the Day My three-year-old drew in pencil all over our wallpapered dining room. What can I do to remove the marks? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What’s that in the Fire, and not in the Flame? What’s that in the Master, and not in the Dame? What’s that in the Courtier, and not in the Clown? What’s that in the Country, and not in the Town? – Answer January 6: Epiphany (Three Kings Day) A cold coming we had of it Just the worst time of the year      For a journey, and such a journey:      The ways deep and the weather sharp,      The very dead of winter. –T.S. Eliot (1888–1965) ADVERTISEMENT African Violets African violets are small houseplants that produce clusters of white, blue, or purple flowers over fuzzy leaves. Here’s how to care for African violets in your home!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Better than keto...and NO cutting carbs The endgame of having a healthy weight — as well as more energy, and a long, healthy life — comes down to a specific “switch” you can flip in your body to “flush out” unnecessary calories. I call it “Caloric Bypass”   LEARN MORE   11 Ways to Reuse or Recycle a Christmas Tree Twelfth Night is the traditional day on which many people take down their Christmas tree and decorations. To prolong the holiday spirit and also give back to wildlife, how about putting that old Christmas tree in your own backyard? Here are 10 other ways to let nature help you…    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   King Cake Bake a King Cake for Mardi Gras (March 1)! King Cakes are a frosted sweet bread—a delicious cross between a coffee cake and a French pastry—with a hidden bean or tiny plastic baby baked inside. Try our editor’s King Cake recipe—and learn the story behind this tradition.    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   Feeding Garden Birds in Winter Birds are an essential part of the garden, helping with pest control as they snap up aphids, caterpillars, grubs and other insect pests. But in the winter, food can be scarce. Regular feeding will encourage birds to keep coming back to your garden, so they’ll be around during the growing season to…    WATCH VIDEO    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   2022 Essay Contest    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