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It was down in the woodland on last Hallowe’en, Where silence and darkness had built them a lair, That I felt the dim presence of her, the unseen, And heard her still step on the hush-haunted air. —Madison Julius Cawein (1865-1914) | | | Question of the Day How do you remove scorch marks left by an iron on a carpet? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day Why is coffee like an ax with a dull edge? – Answer | | ADVERTISEMENT Our readers love this calendar! Our Gardening Calendar has always been a reader favorite. Here’s what one reader had to say: “I just love this calendar! I’ve been getting it for at least 10 years if not more and buying ones for all my gardening friends for a Christmas gift…” - Michele | | The Origins of Halloween Traditions: We're Creepin' It Real! Why does Halloween make us think of trick-or-treating, witches on broomsticks, bobbing for apples, and carved pumpkins? Why are carved pumpkins called jack-o’-lanterns? Here’s a look at the origins of Halloween traditions and why we celebrate Halloween the way we do today. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Cultivate Creativity! Embrace your love of nature with our gardening journal! Enjoy journaling pages, beautiful illustrations, and inspiring quotes to nurture your growth throughout the seasons. | | ADVERTISEMENT Companion handbooks for all gardeners! Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. | | ADVERTISEMENT The perfect soap for every gardener! This bar soap combines the exfoliating power of apricot seeds and coffee grounds with the nourishing touch of shea butter—leaving your skin feeling clean, refreshed, and luxuriously soft. | | Eat, Drink, and Be Scary! Our Favorite Halloween Recipes We’ve added some more classic Halloween treats to our collection! From peanut brittle to popcorn balls to candy apples, here are the traditional Halloween favorites—plus, some new creepy and creative ideas, including a red blood zombie punch and raw meat Rice Krispies! | | | | | | | | Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. | | | | Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! | | | | | You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please manage your preferences. Please do not reply to this e-mail. Contact Us © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version | | | | |
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