Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
How like a winter hath my absence been
From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year!
What freezings have I felt, what dark days seen?
What old December’s bareness every where!
–William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
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Does it snow a lot in the Antarctic? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day
What do men never wish to be in and yet labor hard to possess? – Answer | | | ADVERTISEMENT A GIFT THAT’S A “SHEAR” DELIGHT
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Here’s how to make pomander balls, which are simply oranges pierced by cloves. As the fruit dries, it releases a lovely fragrance. Orange pomanders make beautiful Christmas gifts, ornaments, and air fresheners. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Tiny Mug, Big Herb Garden!
Grow your own herbs right from a cozy mug! Fresh basil, mint, or lemon balm—perfect for small spaces and big flavors. | |  Monthly Horoscope for December 2024
Check your Horoscope for December 2024! As December arrives, it moves to a slow beat, thanks to Mercury retrograde. Delays are possible, especially around travel. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Mushroom Foraging Calendar - Giclée Art Print
Created by New England artist Catherine Tween. This painting is an illustrated guide to edible and medicinal fungi of North America, showing which wild mushrooms to hunt for and when. It includes 28 of the most common and/or noteworthy mushrooms! | |  What Are the Snowiest Cities in the U.S.?
What are the snowiest cities in the United States? Which city has the most snow each year? Take a guess and then look at this list of the top 10 cities that receive the most snowfall each year! | | | |  George Washington's Christmas Eggnog
Eat, drink, and be merry! This holiday season, hold on to your socks with this homemade old-school eggnog recipe from Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate. There’s a good story to go with it, too. | | | | | | | | | 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.
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