Dark origins of Valentine's Day, benefits of kissing!, flower meanings

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, February 14, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 33 days until spring begins Question of the Day What is the difference between sleet and hail? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is the geometrical form of an escaped parrot? – Answer She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes. –Lord Byron (1788–1824) ADVERTISEMENT Valentine's Day 2022: What Is the Real Meaning of Valentine's Day? Valentine’s Day is Monday, February 14! This holiday has a dark origin. Learn more about the real story of Valentine’s Day, why Valentine was killed, and some surprising facts and folklore you may not know!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT If Your Dog Licks His Paws - Top Vet Says To Do This Daily If you have noticed your dog having lower energy, redness inside the ears, bad breath, or their poop smells very bad then these could be warning signs ofsomething serious.   Click here to find out right now if your dog is affected.   LEARN MORE   Kissing Benefits and Five Types of Kisses! Throughout history, the kiss has been used to express a range of emotions. What makes a pucker so powerful? The Old Farmer’s Almanac shares some lip lore from around the world that may answer that question!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Are you a beginner gardener who wants to improve your yield? If so, then join us on February 24th for a live webinar hosted by Megan Cain.   LEARN MORE   Sure-Fire Ways to Find Love (Humor Required!) Herewith, from science and folklore, are more than 20 sure-fire techniques for finding your love and perfect mate. Yes, folks, this is the way to get the guy or girl of your dreams!    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! It includes calendars with exciting historical moments and fun facts about holidays; interesting tidbits about how astronomy affects our daily lives; fun guides for tracking and predicting…   LEARN MORE   Test Your Marriage IQ Get out your pencils and sharpen your wit—this is the test you’ve all been waiting for. It’s time to prove to your spouse that you know more than she (no, he) does …    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Plan your spring garden with a Free Garden Planner trial The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, our Garden Planner will help you find the best layout for your space—plus…   LEARN MORE   Flower Meanings: The Language of Flowers Know the language of flowers! Which flowers represent love, hope, healing, loss, and good luck? See the Almanac’s complete list of Flower Meanings. Whether you are picking out a flowers for a wedding, a holiday, or even a garden, reference the language of flowers where each…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT A stunning wall calendar packed with gardening knowledge! The 2022 Gardening Calendar offers beautiful illustrations alongside timely gardening advice, fun facts, and more. “I buy this calendar every year. The vintage artwork is always 5 stars, and the quality of the calendar design is also five stars! Always look forward to buying the next one!” -…   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... Share with a Friend ADVERTISEMENT 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