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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Heart-warm against the stormy white,  The Rose of Joy burns warmer yet.  —Thomas Gold Appleton (1812-84) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 4 days until winter begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Bake Graft or Pollinate Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day Can you tell me the origin of the saying “by hook or by crook”? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why are dudes no longer imported into this country from England? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Two-Day Shipping is only $9.95! Get your gifts in time for Christmas. Order before December 19th, and get our special rate for Two-Day Shipping. It’s our gift to you!   LEARN MORE   How to Peel a Chestnut 🎵Chestnuts roasting on an open fire 🎵. . . while it sounds good in theory, chestnuts can be a difficult nut to crack. Check out our favorite ways to peel them.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Tea Time Gets a Green Thumbs Up! Plant, steep, and savor! Mug-gical herb kits for fresh tea adventures.   LEARN MORE   Growing Witch Hazel in the Garden Discover witch hazel, a shrub that blooms bright yellow in winter and has many therapeutic qualities, too.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Fill Stockings with Cheer! Fun & practical stocking stuffers for all ages at the Old Farmer’s Almanac Store.   LEARN MORE   Moon Sign: What Sign is the Moon in Today? Find the Moon's Sign for TODAY, as well as the chart showing the Moon's location in the zodiac for the current month and next month!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Left out in the cold? No problem. These Alpaca Fleece SuperWarm Extreme Socks have been to the Arctic Circle, Antarctica, the Alaskan Iditarod, and other COLD places, which require the extreme warmth they provide. Order yours today!   LEARN MORE   How Fast Does Earth Spin (and Why Don't We Feel It)? Do you trust your instincts? Maybe you shouldn't. It seems that ancient Greeks and the old church doctrines were correct because it sure feels as if we’re not moving. But we’re actually in wild, constant motion. How fast are we spinning—and why don’t we feel it?    READ MORE    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   LEARN MORE   Bagged Roast Turkey With Cornbread, Chestnut, and Sage Stuffing This Bagged Roast Turkey With Cornbread, Chestnut, and Sage Stuffing recipe won second prize in The 1989 Old Farmer’s Almanac Recipe Contest. The recipe was submitted by June Stewart of Wheeling, Illinois.    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