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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, November 28, 2024 But the dinner—ah! the dinner—words are feeble to portray  What a culinary triumph is achieved Thanksgiving Day!  —Horatio Alger Jr. (1832-99) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 23 days until winter begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Begin Logging Breed Animals Brew Beer or Cider Can or Pickle Vegetables and Fruit Make Sauerkraut Plant Belowground Crops Slaughter Livestock Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day Why is it called hamburger when it is made from beef? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What sort of face does an auctioneer like best? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Harvest Days are BACK! Save 20% on select items such as Alpaca Fleece Products and Garden Tools! Shop now before the sale ends on Tuesday, 12/03!   LEARN MORE   Thanksgiving 2024: Surprising History of the U.S. Holiday Why is Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November? (In 2024, it’s the LATEST this holiday can be held). What were the real reasons both Washington and Lincoln proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving?    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Spend a year with the Moon!  This fascinating calendar features striking scenes of the Moon above the landscape, accompanied by fun facts and lore about Earth’s natural satellite. Order today!   LEARN MORE   Quick Cooking Fixes for Culinary Calamities It happens to every cook now and then: Something tastes bland, or the turkey is pink, and your guests are waiting at the table. Here are some solutions to common kitchen problems.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Tea Time Gets a Green Thumbs Up! Plant, steep, and savor! Mug-gical herb kits for fresh tea adventures.   LEARN MORE   Cosmic Gratitude on Thanksgiving Are you a stargazer? After your Thanksgiving feast, in this season of dark skies, let’s look up—way up—at beautiful stars, planets, and the amazing universe around us. There are so many reasons to be grateful. Bob Berman gets us started …    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Fill Stockings with Cheer! Fun & practical stocking stuffers for all ages at the Old Farmer’s Almanac Store.   LEARN MORE   The Thanksgiving Meal Is Packed With Vitamins Many of your favorite Thanksgiving foods are actually "super foods" and are packed with vitamins and minerals. So now we have even more reasons to be thankful!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Send a Little Bit of Nature’s Magic Celebrate the season or a special occasion with our artfully crafted greeting cards! Each card brings a touch of natural beauty and heartfelt charm to your messages.   LEARN MORE   Chai-Spiced Orange-Cranberry Sauce A gentle hint of chai tea lends warm spice flavors to this sweetly aromatic, simple sauce. Pay close attention to the timing, though: Too much steeping will bring out the tea’s bitter notes.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! Receiving too much email? Switch to weekly! 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